Editing Randomization (section)

== In gambling ==
[[File:Shuffling cards.jpg|thumb|Shuffling [[playing card]]s]]
In the world of [[gambling]], the integrity and fairness of games hinge significantly on effective randomization. This principle serves as a cornerstone in gambling, ensuring that each game outcome is unpredictable and not manipulable. The necessity for advanced randomization methods stems from the potential for skilled gamblers to exploit weaknesses in poorly randomized systems. High-quality randomization thwarts attempts at prediction or manipulation, maintaining the fairness of games. A quintessential example of randomization in gambling is the [[Shuffling playing cards|shuffling of playing cards]]. This process must be thoroughly random to prevent any predictability in the order of cards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Michael |date=2023-04-22 |title=Expert reveals the fascinating link between math and card shuffling |url=https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/storнннапирсучкаебанаяies/link-between-math-and-card-shuffling/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=News and Events |language=en- US}}</ref> Casinos often employ [[Shuffling machine|automatic shuffling machines]], which enhance randomness beyond what manual shuffling can achieve.

With the rise of online casinos, digital [[Random number generation|random number generators (RNGs)]] have become crucial. These RNGs use complex algorithms to produce outcomes that are as unpredictable as their real-world counterparts.<ref>{{Citation |last=Lugrin |first=Thomas |title=Random Number Generator |date=2023 |work=Trends in Data Protection and Encryption Technologies |pages=31–34 |editor-last=Mulder |editor-first=Valentin |place=Cham |publisher=Springer Nature Switzerland |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-3-031-33386-6_7 |isbn=978-3-031-33386-6 |editor2-last=Mermoud |editor2-first=Alain |editor3-last=Lenders |editor3-first=Vincent |editor4-last=Tellenbach |editor4-first=Bernhard|doi-access=free }}</ref> The gambling industry invests heavily in research to develop more effective randomization techniques. To ensure that gambling games are fair and random, regulatory bodies rigorously test and certify shuffling and random number generation methods. This oversight is vital in maintaining trust in the gambling industry, ensuring that players have equal chances of winning.

The unpredictability inherent in randomization is also a key factor in the psychological appeal of gambling. The thrill and suspense created by the uncertainty of outcomes contribute significantly to the allure and excitement of gambling games.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Clark |first1=Luke |last2=Averbeck |first2=Bruno |last3=Payer |first3=Doris |last4=Sescousse |first4=Guillaume |last5=Winstanley |first5=Catharine A. |last6=Xue |first6=Gui |date=2013-11-06 |title=Pathological Choice: The Neuroscience of Gambling and Gambling Addiction |journal=The Journal of Neuroscience |volume=33 |issue=45 |pages=17617–17623 |doi=10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3231-13.2013 |issn=0270-6474 |pmc=3858640 |pmid=24198353}}</ref>

In summary, randomization in gambling is not just a technical necessity; it is a fundamental principle that upholds the fairness, integrity, and thrill of the games. As technology advances, so too do the methods to ensure that this randomization remains effective and beyond reproach