Roulette (Roleta) is a game that many people know how to play. In the Phillipines, people called it Roleta. But what a fair game must have is, of course, a good Roulette Wheel. Gamblers must be most concerned about whether the Roulette Wheel has no physical obstacles. I believe everyone has heard the story of Joseph Jaggers, who discovered the flaws in Monte Carlo Casino and helped him win a huge fortune.
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How is a Roulette Wheel Made?
Players cannot play without Roulette Wheel which is made of cherry wood. It looks like it only takes 38 pieces of cherry wood, but in fact, it takes 192 pieces to make a solid American Roulette Wheel, a circular funnel-shaped body with a diameter of 360mm. The funnel-shaped design is to allow the ball to gradually move toward the center as it rolls and finally fall into a pocket.
Not only do you need to use high-grade cherry wood, but a good Wheel also needs to be sanded several times and finished with high-grade polyester paint, mirror lacquer, copper bar inlay, and laser engraving. As for the ivory material of the ball, there is also a resin material, which is able to avoid the influence of other electricity and electronics.
666 Trivia
The number ranges from 1 to 36, sometimes with a 0 and a 00. Have you ever calculated the sum of 1 to 36? Christians shudder when they hear this number. This sum is exactly 666, the devil's number.
For example, the state of New Mexico renumbered Highway 666, which some called "the Devil's Highway", to become Highway 491. Because officials said the old number 666 scared away a lot of tourists. Seeing New Mexico implement the change, Colorado and Utah immediately followed suit. In addition, more coincidentally, Hitler's alphabetic numbers also add up to 666.
Although 666 scares some people, everyone still loves to play. Moreover, Roulette (Roleta) is also a game that depends entirely on luck, eliminating the strange things of the mechanical failure of the Wheel. Before you start playing, you must first understand the different types.
Roulette Wheel Style
Before starting playing, players need to learn about the types of Wheels. Because the difference will affect the gambler's winning rate! If you want to win, you must first understand the differences between various types, and then you can improve your winning rate.
European Roulette (Roleta)
A total of 37 numbers, including 0, are wagered directly with cash codes. The Roulette Wheel number sequence is 0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33, 1, 20, 14, 31, 9, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26. Odd numbers are red while even numbers are black. And don’t forget 0, the number 0 is green, particularly conspicuous.
American Roulette (Roleta)
Gamblers who are less exposed may not notice the difference between American and European Roulette (Roleta) if they don't pay attention. Like the European type, American Roulette (Roleta) has 36 numbers plus a 0. In addition to these 37 numbers, the wheel also adds an extra 00. This move slightly reduces the gambler's chance of winning. Therefore, there are 38 numbers in total, including 0 and 00, and most of them are bets with colored chips that cannot be directly exchanged for cash. The Wheel number sequence is 0, 28, 9, 26, 30, 11, 7, 20, 32, 17, 5, 22, 34, 15, 3, 24, 36, 13, 1, 00, 27, 10, 25, 29, 12, 8, 19, 31, 18, 6, 21, 33, 16, 4, 23, 35, 14, 2.
French Roulette (Roleta)
A total of 25 numbers, including 0 (also replaced by other patterns).
The biggest difference between French, European and American Roulette is that the beads that are turned by French are larger, and the number interval is wavy.
There is another interpretation of French Type.
This type uses the same wheel and betting rules as European type. Only a few minor differences in rules, the name of the first rule is "la partage". Partage means “share” in French. When the gambler chooses to bet on the outside, in case the ball lands on the number 0, the gambler can get back half of the bet. Share this game result with the gambler on behalf of the casino.
The second rule is called "en prison". When the above situation occurs, the gambler can choose not to get back half of the bet, but choose to continue betting the same bet. On behalf of these chips were put in jail. If the gambler wins, he gets all his chips back. In case of losing, the casino can take all the money. What if there is another 0? It depends on each casino's own rules for the French Roulette (Roleta).
Russian Roulette
The gambling content of Russian Roulette is completely different. This is a life-threatening bet. A revolver and a bullet with two to six people can start the game. Russian roulette is so called because the gambler turns the cylinder quickly after placing a bullet in the cylinder, and this rotation of the cylinder produces random results similar to rotating the wheel. The term is first known to appear in Georges Surdez's short story of the same name 1937. It tells the story of Russian officers who have lost their prestige, money, family, and country, and they will suddenly pick up a revolver somewhere, put a bullet in it, turn the cylinder at random, and shoot themselves in the head.
There are two ways to turn a cylinder in Russian Roulette.
1. One is to re-spin the cylinder every time the trigger is pulled.
The odds of a player losing the game in order gradually decrease. If there are n players, the probability of the nth person losing is (5/6)^n x (1/6). As soon as one player is out, Russian Roulette is over.
2. Second Starts with only one spin.
If the revolver has only six holes, Russian Roulette can only have six players at most, and the last player is bound to lose. Players who are further down in the ranking are more likely to lose. And the probability of the last player losing is 100%, which can no longer be called gambling.
This is so cruel and terrible that it has been banned for a long time. Although Russian Roulette is now in history, we can still find the term in our lives today. For example, the well-known American singer Rihanna and the well-known South Korean girl group Red Velvet have sung songs named after it.
Rushing Roulette
What kind of game is Rushing Roulette? No, it is not a gambling game, it's a 6-minute short cartoon released by Warner Bros. in 1965. As with all Road Runner comics, Wile E. Coyote tried various ways to catch the fast bird Road Runner in this cartoon. Like smearing adhesive on sidewalks, sunbathing, pushing boulders off rock plateaus, etc. This cartoon doesn't have any dialogue, but it's very entertaining when presented with graphics.
Roulette Bet
In the Roulette (Roleta) wheel, whether it is a 1:1 big, small, odd, even, red, black or a single number with a direct bet of 1:35, the expected value is the same. If compared to other casinos with high odds, the house advantage is as follows:
The house edge of 37 numbers in European roulette is 2.7%, and the house edge of 38 numbers in American roulette is 5.4% more than one 00 number. Therefore, compared with other Casinos with high odds of more than 10%, it does have certain advantages when you want to play small and big.
European Roulette Odds
Bet | Inside or Outside Bet | Payout |
1 Number (straight) | Inside | 1:35 |
2 Numbers (split) | Inside | 1:17 |
3 Numbers (street) | Inside | 1:11 |
4 Numbers (square) | Inside | 1:8 |
5 Numbers (top line) | Inside | 1:6 |
6 Numbers (6 line) | Inside | 1:5 |
Columns | Outside | 1:2 |
Dozens | Outside | 1:2 |
Reds / Blacks (color) | Outside | 1:1 |
Evens / Odds | Outside | 1:1 |
Lows / Highs (1-18 / 19-36) | Outside | 1:1 |
For example, if you place a $1 on a straight bet and it wins, at 1:35. You will get your $1 back, plus $35 more. Even if you lose, you've only lost a dollar, doesn't that sound good?
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Roulette Neighbor Bets
This is easy to understand, it is the neighbor of the number you selected. It's a bet on multiple numbers. When a player chooses a number to bet Neighbor Bets, it means that he has placed this number and two numbers before and after (the left and right numbers on the position). There are a total of 5 numbers, all of which are straight bets (single number).
Voisins du zéro (neighbors of zero)
It covers seventeen pockets – the numbers from 22 to 25. (22,18,29,7,28,12,35,3,26,0,32,15,19,4,21,2,25).
This bet requires a bet of 9 chips or a multiple thereof. This is not betting one chip on 17 numbers at the same time. Instead, the nine chips are split between several bets:
numbers | chips | Payout | call bets |
0, 2, 3 | 2 | 1:11 | trio |
25, 26, 28, 29 | 2 | 1:8 | corner |
4, 7 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
12, 15 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
18, 21 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
19, 22 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
32, 35 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
For Example: if we have bet 10 chips on 0,2,3 trio
numbers | chips | Payout | call bets |
0, 2, 3 | 10 | 1:11 | trio |
25, 26, 28, 29 | 10 | 1:8 | corner |
4, 7 | 5 | 1:17 | split |
12, 15 | 5 | 1:17 | split |
18, 21 | 5 | 1:17 | split |
19, 22 | 5 | 1:17 | split |
32, 35 | 5 | 1:17 | split |
Le tiers du cylindre (third of the wheel)
This is very popular in British casinos. It translated from French into English meaning one third of the wheel. You can bet your chips on the "under the wheel" section of the roulette wheel. There are a total of 6 bets. The bets can be placed as follows:
numbers | chips | Payout | call bets |
5, 8 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
10, 11 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
13, 16 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
23, 24 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
27, 30 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
33, 36 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
Orphans
Orphans: with five chips, we play with eight numbers. The bet is made on the numbers that fall within the indicated areas of the roulette wheel.
numbers | chips | Payout | call bets |
1 | 1 | 1:35 | straight |
6, 9 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
14, 17 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
17, 20 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
31, 34 | 1 | 1:17 | split |
Factors Affecting Results
1. Types
Leaving aside the Russian type, American roulette has a house edge of 5.4%, the European type has a house edge of 2.7%, and the French type has a house edge of 1.35%. For example, if you play European type today for $100, you'll lose $2.7 in odds.
2. Wheel State
The material and surface smoothness of the Roulette wheel, the angle of placement, the speed of rotation, etc. will all affect the final result. For example, a brand new wheel, with a smooth surface, a complete grid between the pockets, and a relatively high resistance to the ball. For veteran gamblers, the new wheel is better at predicting where to stop. But when the wheel is neglected after years of use, the surface is gradually worn away. Eagle-eyed gamblers may find a pocket, or even the entire wheel, compromised.
Of course, the above situation is more likely to occur in the Roulette wheel made of cherry wood. If it is a metal one, it is less likely to encounter these problems, because it is very durable.
3. Rolling Ball
Most of the balls were made of ivory or wood in the past. For now, some balls are made of Teflon, Acetal, Nylon or Phenolic. Also, balls come in many sizes, from 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch. Most casinos today use 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch balls.
Here's a little secret: Professional players prefer casinos using Teflon ball.
4. Croupier
The power and skill with which each Croupier spins the wheel affects the outcome of the game. Watch the Croupier before playing, if it can help you predict the outcome.
5. Online Casino
There are hardly any flaws in playing Online. The system of online Roulette (Roleta Online) is written in a programming language, and each time the result is random. All of the wear and tear and human error that a physical wheel would encounter is virtually impossible.
6.Number of Bets
Since Roulette (Roleta) is a game of chance, the more a gambler plays, the closer the winning numbers are to the theoretical odds. The more you play, the closer the numbers get.
