"Monte Carlo fallacy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From an incident which took place at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Monte Carlo fallacy}} Monte Carlo fallacy (uncountable)
  1. The fallacy, most often believed by gamblers, that a past random event influences the outcome of a future random event, that is, that a run of even numbers at roulette means that there is a greater chance of an odd number next time. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: gambler's fallacy

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