In a casino, all gambling is designed so that the house (i.e. the casino owners) will always net a profit, regardless of the successes of the patrons

Having won multiple awards.

Said to describe a conflict in which someone has a particular advantage from the start.

Everybody experiences some successes and some failures.

(humorous) If one makes poor decisions one should expect negative consequences.

Synonym of if it ain't broke, don't fix it

Patient work will eventually conquer any problem.

Alternative form of slow and steady wins the race

Alternative form of what wins on Sunday sells on Monday

present participle of win the battle, but lose the war