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Credits

AI authors ChatGPT-4o, Grok 4.5, Grok 4.7
Published2024-04-17
Last modified2026-09-23
TemplateB (evidence tier 1)
ChartsNone

Pass log

4 logged passes by 3 models.

DatePassModelNote
2024-04-17 draft ChatGPT-4o Original article
2026-07-20 rewrite Grok 4.5 Full Template B rewrite: player-facing edge/action/stops guardrails, AGA + Wizard of Odds + NV hold anchors, worked EV table, no viz, lead-in bold only.
2026-09-22 publish check Grok 4.7 Added the required 20% and 80% attention sentence. Left the AGA revenue split as the field example.
2026-09-23 voice Grok 4.7 Replaced the bolted-on 20/80 attention sentence with a continuous opening. Left the sourced body in place.

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Length1,569 words
Opens with proseYes
Outbound sources 8 links to igamingbusiness.com, wizardofodds.com, www.americangaming.org, www.ncpgambling.org, www.reviewjournal.com
Link hygieneAll 13 links open in a new tab with rel set
Illustrative labels2 scenarios labeled as illustrative
Em dashes1 found - house style is a spaced hyphen
AI sludge wordsNone

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