LOW HOUSE EDGE - 1.0000%
That statement is a misleading and possibly false statement. One would think that it would be a 1% edge per game, but in reality, you would be paying a 25% house edge if you clear the board with 1 bit on 1 mine. Change it to
LOW HOUSE EDGE - 1.0000% each tile
Well, here's the thing: if you are playing with a constant house edge, it's multiplicative.
Say you're betting 2x and. You have a 50.50% chance of loss. 1% house edge.
Then you double down. You again have a 50.50% chance of loss. 1% house edge.
0.9801 -
The total chance of loss is thus 0.754975%, which is 1.99% house edge to get 4x.
Where did the .01% go? Oooh...
If my calculations are correct, the total house edge for the GAME is 21.43%
Anyway, yes. The house edge is pretty crazy against you.
Unless my math is completely wrong. I'm tired, forgive me