About SkillsGambling.com

Who We Are

SkillsGambling.com was founded by Roger Jones and Boris Brun — two gambling enthusiasts who got tired of the same question being answered badly everywhere they looked: does skill actually matter in gambling, or is it all just luck?

The honest answer, it turns out, is more interesting than either camp admits. Skill matters enormously in some games. It matters barely at all in others. And the line between the two is consistently misrepresented — by casinos trying to sell systems, by affiliates pushing products, and by content farms churning out generic strategy guides that say nothing useful.

SkillsGambling.com exists to answer that question clearly, honestly, and with the mathematics to back it up.

What We Actually Believe

We are not here to tell you gambling is a path to profit. It isn’t, for the vast majority of players, in the vast majority of games.

What we believe — and what the evidence consistently supports — is that informed decisions produce better long-run outcomes than uninformed ones in specific games. Blackjack played with basic strategy costs you significantly less than blackjack played by gut feel. Poker rewards consistent, disciplined decision-making over thousands of hands. Sports betting can generate genuine edge for a small number of analytical bettors who approach it as a mathematical exercise rather than a prediction game.

That gap between informed and uninformed play is real. It’s measurable. And it’s what this site is about.

What we are equally clear about:

• No betting system beats a fixed house edge
• No strategy guarantees profit
• Variance means even correct decisions produce losing sessions
• Gambling involves real financial risk regardless of skill level

We say these things because they’re true — not because we’re required to, and not as a disclaimer buried at the bottom of a page.

Our Editorial Standards

Every piece of content on SkillsGambling.com is written to the following principles:

Honesty over hype. If a game doesn’t reward skill, we say so. If a strategy doesn’t work, we explain why. We don’t publish content that claims to “beat the casino” or guarantee results.

Mathematics over opinion. Where a claim can be supported by probability, house edge calculations, or peer-reviewed research, we use them. We cite academic sources — not other gambling affiliate sites.

Depth over volume. We would rather publish fewer, more thorough guides than fill the site with thin content. Every major page on this site represents meaningful research and editorial review.

No undisclosed commercial interests. Where we feature casino operators or affiliate links, these are clearly identified. Our editorial content is not shaped by commercial relationships.

Two guys with only thing in their mind, applying skills in gaming. Learn the rules, master the tricks and make sure you are fully aware of the potential of your opponent when playing multiplayer games. Can’t win? Try not to loose! That’s what it is all about according to Roger and Boris. Skill it the new luck!