Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 13, 2026 · Operator: Individual project
By accessing or using Reel Lucky at this URL, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.
1. Description of Service
Reel Lucky is a free, educational web-based tool that estimates casino session duration based on mathematical models. It covers slots, video poker, and table games. No registration or personal information is required.
2. Entertainment & Educational Use Only
The Service is provided for entertainment and educational purposes only. Calculations are statistical estimates — not guarantees of any gambling outcome. Actual results may differ dramatically from any estimate provided.
- Casino gambling involves inherent randomness; all outcomes are subject to chance
- Past results do not predict future outcomes in any casino game
- No strategy or bankroll plan can overcome the house edge over time
3. Age Requirement
You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction (typically 21 in the US) to use this Service. You represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
4. Prohibited Uses
- Illegal gambling or gambling where prohibited by law
- Reverse-engineering or reselling the Service for commercial gain
- Misrepresenting the Service's outputs to third parties
- Using automated bots to access the Service in a disruptive manner
5. Intellectual Property
The source code is licensed under the MIT License — free to fork, modify, and redistribute. The Reel Lucky name and branding are not included in the code license.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not warrant that results will be accurate, reliable, or that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY GAMBLING LOSSES, LOST PROFITS, OR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $0, AS THE SERVICE IS FREE OF CHARGE.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Texas.
9. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 13, 2026
Your privacy matters. Here's what Reel Lucky collects — and more importantly, what it doesn't.
1. What We Do Not Collect
Reel Lucky collects no personal information whatsoever. All calculations run entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to or stored on any server we operate.
- No registration or account required
- No name, email, address, or any personal data collected
- No financial information of any kind
- No cookies set by this application
- No data stored after you close or refresh the page
- No third-party advertising or tracking
2. How It Works
When you enter values into the calculator, all math happens locally in your browser's JavaScript engine. Your inputs exist only in browser memory and are gone the moment you leave the page.
3. Third-Party Services
GitHub Pages (Hosting)
This site is hosted on GitHub Pages (GitHub, Inc. / Microsoft). GitHub may automatically log standard server data: IP address, browser type, OS, and access timestamps. This is subject to GitHub's Privacy Statement. We have no access to this data.
Google Fonts
Fonts are loaded from Google's servers, which may collect your IP address. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
4. Children's Privacy
This Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
5. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are reflected by the Effective Date above.
6. Contact
Privacy questions: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]
Gambling Disclaimer & Liability Waiver
⚠ ALL CASINO GAMES ARE NEGATIVE EXPECTED VALUE (EV). The house always maintains a mathematical edge. No bankroll strategy, calculator, or system can guarantee winnings or prevent losses over time. This tool is for planning and educational purposes only.
1. Nature of Gambling
- All casino games are designed to return less money than is wagered, on average
- The house edge is a mathematical certainty — it cannot be eliminated by any strategy
- Results are determined by random chance and are fundamentally unpredictable
- Even with optimal strategy, players will lose money over enough sessions
- Winning streaks are temporary; the expected long-run outcome is a net loss
2. About This Calculator
What It Is
A mathematical modeling tool providing statistical estimates based on theoretical RTP percentages, volatility classifications, and average decisions per hour under typical conditions.
What It Is NOT
- A guarantee of any gambling outcome
- A prediction of how long your specific session will last
- Professional gambling or financial advice
- A system to beat the casino
Accuracy Limitations
- Actual slot RTPs are set by the casino and not publicly disclosed; industry averages are used
- Blackjack edge assumes perfect basic strategy; deviation increases the house edge significantly
- Video poker RTPs assume perfect hand strategy; sub-optimal play significantly increases losses
- Short-term variance can produce outcomes wildly different from long-term expected values
3. Full Liability Waiver
BY USING THIS SERVICE YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE OPERATOR ARISING FROM:
- Gambling losses of any amount, whether related to use of this Service or not
- Reliance on any estimate, calculation, or strategy reference provided
- Inaccuracies in mathematical models, RTP figures, or house edge data
- Technical errors, downtime, or unavailability of the Service
YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE GAMBLING VOLUNTARILY, WITH MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE, AND THAT THE OPERATOR SHALL BEAR NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY GAMBLING LOSSES YOU INCUR.
4. Legal Gambling Only
You represent that gambling is legal in your jurisdiction, you are of legal gambling age, and you take full responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws.
Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertainment — not a financial strategy. We are committed to promoting responsible play.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-522-4700
Call or text · 24/7 · Free & confidential
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more money or time gambling than you planned
- Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back what you lost
- Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or essentials
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Tips for Responsible Play
- Set a hard budget before every session and treat it as spent the moment you walk in
- Never chase losses — accept that losing is part of the experience
- Set a time limit and stick to it regardless of how the session is going
- Don't gamble impaired — alcohol impairs decision-making and increases losses
- Take regular breaks — step away from the machine or table every hour
- Keep gambling a small slice of your entertainment budget, not a primary activity
- Never borrow money to gamble under any circumstances
Resources
If you believe you may have a gambling problem, please reach out. Help is available right now, for free, with no judgment.