The Math of Gambling
August 11, 2009
Gambling and mathematics have always been closely linked together. A new article from New Scientist explores some interesting examples of how using math can help you beat the odds at the Casino. Here are some of the highlights. Roulette - Remember that guy that sold all of his possessions and put everything he owned on one spin of the roulette wheel? Well, this is sort of like that, sort of. What the article advocates is what I would call a “chase” system. Basically, you pick...
Roulette Rules & Odds
July 21, 2008
Introduction Roulette is one of the easiest games to play and understand in the casino. As usual the easier a game is to understand the greater the house edge, and roulette is no exception. If you are looking for a easy to understand and slow paced table game, and are willing to sacrifice on the house edge, then you may like roulette. If you want something more stimulating or with a decent return I would suggest looking...
Roulette Systems
June 23, 2008
We get asked quite a few questions about roulette betting systems, and we have tried to convince our readers that they are not worth following. One of the most simple ones is the Martingale System, where you double your bet after each loss. This system can be hazardous to your bankroll as the bets will get very large, very fast. Even if you have a large bankroll that can handle these large bets, table maximums will bring this system to it’s knees quickly. Then there is the cancellation,...
8/5 Betting Strategy
June 4, 2008
The 8/5 system is a simple little betting method used exclusively in roulette and mostly in Monaco old, female tourists. This system is based on the betting the same eight numbers for five straight times. However, if your number hits on the first spin, you drop that eight number group and pick another set of numbers. For instance, if you’re betting $1 on each number, then your total amount wagered is $8. If one of your numbers hits, you win $35, with a net gain of $27. So, let’s...
Roulette Myths
June 4, 2008
Roulette is a pretty simple game to learn, and that is why it appeals to so many gamblers. Even a novice can belly up to the table and play as well as an experienced patron, just by watching the others at the table and asking the dealers any questions. Of course when so many mindless gamblers step up, you are going to have myths about how easy it is to win or the game in general. Let’s debunk some of these rumors with the following article. 50/50 Chance of Winning The most popular myth...
Split Bets in Roulette
March 14, 2008
If you are at the roulette table and distance prevents you from reaching one side of the table, then just ask the dealer to kindly place your wager there for you. If you want a 0/00 split then most of the time you will be able to put it between the 2ND and 3RD section of 12, but make sure you ask the dealer if this is ok to prevent you from getting worked over in the case you actually hit. A split bet is a two number wager that allows you to cover two numbers with one bet. If either of these two...
Man Bets Life Saving on One Roulette Spin
March 8, 2008
Back in 2006 there was a man who on live television walked into a casino in Las Vegas, and bet his entire life savings. This caught a lot of attention in the news, because it was such a large wager and that it was so odd for someone to risk it all. Mark Pilarski weighs in on his thoughts. The person who did this was Ashley Revell, who put up his entire net worth of $135,300 on red at the roulette table while a British film crew recorded the event. However, it was not live as your question suggests,...
Roulette Rules in Atlantic City & Las Vegas
March 8, 2008
Many of you would be surprised to find out that the Roulette rules in Atlantic City are different than they are in Las Vegas. That is good news if you are in AC but bad news if you are in Sin City. When you make an even-money bet (red/black, odd/even, 1-18/9-36) in Atlantic City, you lose only half your wager if the roulette ball lands on 0 or 00. These outside wagers cut the house edge down from 5.26 to 2.63%. Keep in mind that this advantage is only in effect for even-money bets. For even better...
Roulette Odds
March 7, 2008
We want to stress the fact that you are going to need to do the math on roulette odds before the dealer spins the wheel. You are going to want to stick to what works and not superstitious schemes. This article was written by the Wizard of Odds The first thing to be clear about: past spins does not help predict future spins. This is true if you are betting in either land or online casinos. The reason I emphasize this is because roulette seems to be a magnet for con men selling get-rich-quick betting...
Roulette History
March 7, 2008
We take a look at roulette history from it’s inception all the way through the revolution of online roulette. If you love to play roulette then you should enjoy reading where the game got it’s start. Roulette got it’s start in France in the 17th century when a French mathematician called Blaise Pascal, inspired by perpetual motion mechanisms invented the roulette wheel for gambling. Roulette got it’s name because it means little wheel in French.Two fellow Frenchmen Francois...
Roulette Glossary
March 7, 2008
If you are going to play in the casino, you need to keep up on the roulette glossary so you will be more comfortable from the start. We have put together this basic list of roulette terms: American Wheel – This refers to the 00 wheel commonly used in North America giving a total of 38 slots as opposed to the European wheel with 37 slots. Column Bet – This involves betting on one of the 12 number columns. Combination Bet – Betting on more than one possible outcome. Corner Bet –...
Roulette
March 7, 2008
Roulette is a very popular casino and gambling game that involves a round wheel which has 36 numbers and either a 0 or a 0 and 00. There are pockets in which the ball rolls into and bettors bet on which pocket the ball will land in. It starts with 1 and goes to 36, with odds being red numbers and even being black. The zeros are green and is the house edge. The payout on single numbers are 35 to 1, with the bet amount itself also returned. You can also bet on combinations of numbers, ranges,...
Streaks on the Roulette Table
March 7, 2008
There are some players out there who are convinced that roulette tables operate on streaks. These players use a strategy that allows them to wager only on numbers that have previously appeared. Mark Pilarski is here today to try and convince you that this is not a good strategy. A streak is nothing more than a backward glimpse at probability and should not be taken into consideration in most, if not all, gaming situations. Roulette wheels do not operate with artificial intelligence nor do they...
House Edge on Roulette
February 27, 2008
For years I’ve been trying to convince my wife that playing on a single zero roulette table, which, by the way, our local casino offers, is a much better play than on a double zero wheel. She sort of believes me but it’s just that the 00 is her favorite number on the layout. Besides, she believes that splitting the 0/00 reduces the house edge to that of a single wheel game. I don’t believe she is correct and we have dinner in the casino buffet riding on your reply. Who wins? Eugene T. The...
Odds on Four Numbers in a Row in Roulette
February 18, 2008
It’s a rare occurrence but it is a possibility. The odds on a single number showing up four times in a row on a roulette table come in at about 2,085,136 spins for the American Roulette wheel, which has the double-zero. This is something that you are not going to see very often, but I have witnessed it one time. Out in Lake Tahoe I was playing roulette with my friends when a dealer spun the number 15 before paying off all of the bets and taking off on his break. Another dealer stepped up...
European Roulette
February 18, 2008
More and more online casinos are using European roulette odds to draw customers to their sites. You can enjoy the benefits of this variation by not having an added zero on the wheel, which will increase your chances of cashing. While starting as only a brick and mortar casino game, roulette has turned into an online casino classic. The game itself has divided into different versions with different odds, and when playing at online...
Casino Roulette Strategy
February 18, 2008
If you want some casino roulette strategy then let a casino expert detail what you need to know to maximize your experience. Roulette is not really a great game odds-wise, but make sure you get the best value by following these rules to ensure that you get the most enjoyment possible when playing the game. Some of you think that a great strategy at the casino when at the roulette table would be adding chips to your bet after the dealer calls no more...
American Roulette
February 7, 2008
$500 in Free Casino Money! As online gambling grows, bettors are starting to realize the disadvantage of American roulette over the European version. The normal variation occurs when there is an extra 0 added to the table. Roulette is one of the most popular games played in both land based and online casinos. The key to look for though is that both land based casino roulette and online casino roulette are played in two different variations, that can make the game confusing if you don’t...