The belief that after a run of bad luck a change is due to occur is called

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The belief that after a run of bad luck, a change is due to occur is called gambler's fallacy, which is the mistaken belief that if something happens more frequently than usual during a given period, then it will happen less frequently in the future, or vice versa. This belief is irrational and has no basis in statistical or probabilistic principles.

The Belief That After a Run of Bad Luck a Change