As a Chicago-born tech strategist with dual degrees in CS and behavioral economics, I’ve seen how casinos hide the math behind every spin. RNG isn’t random—it’s a meticulously tuned machine. In this piece, I break down why ‘fair’ games still stack the odds against you, and how free spins, wilds, and jackpots are engineered to keep you playing—not winning. This isn’t gambling. It’s behavioral design.