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...
Read more about The Math of Gambling Roulette Rules & Odds - July 21, 2008Roulette 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 at other games. One difference between roulette and all other table games is that roulette...
Read more about Roulette Rules & Odds Roulette Systems - June 23, 2008We 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,...
Read more about Roulette Systems Man Bets Life Saving on One Roulette Spin - March 8, 2008Back 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,...
Read more about Man Bets Life Saving on One Roulette Spin Roulette Rules in Atlantic City & Las Vegas - March 8, 2008Many 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...
Read more about Roulette Rules in Atlantic City & Las Vegas Roulette Odds - March 7, 2008We 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...
Read more about Roulette Odds Streaks on the Roulette Table - March 7, 2008There 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...
Read more about Streaks on the Roulette Table House Edge on Roulette - February 27, 2008For 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...
Read more about House Edge on Roulette Casino Roulette Strategy - February 18, 2008If 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...
Read more about Casino Roulette Strategy American Roulette - February 7, 2008As 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 know which version you are playing...
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