The myth of casino "coolers" - employees hired to stop winning streaks - gained widespread attention after the 2003 film "The Cooler." However, this practice has no basis in reality.

According to UNLV casino management professor Anthony F. Lucas, employing someone to alter random outcomes would constitute cheating and could result in:

• Heavy fines
• Loss of gaming license
• Severe PR damage
• Loss of customer trust

Casinos actually benefit from winners, as they provide valuable marketing opportunities. More importantly, both winning and losing streaks are natural parts of randomness - no intervention needed.

While historical research shows some casino operators were superstitious, there's no documented evidence of actual "coolers" being employed. The term "casino cooler" historically referred to a rigged deck of cards used by cheaters, not a person.

The misconception likely stems from superstitious gamblers attributing their change in luck to coincidental events, like dealer changes or new players joining the table. Modern casinos rely on mathematical house advantages and strict regulations to ensure game fairness, making the concept of "coolers" both impractical and illegal.

Bottom line: Casino coolers are pure fiction, popularized by Hollywood but never actually employed in Las Vegas casinos.

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