Five Amazing Roulette Facts
Roulette can be easy and enjoyable to learn if you have the right guide. It’s one of the most exciting games that casinos can ever offer. That’s why roulette has become a casino visitors’ favourite around the globe.
However, there are some questions that even an experienced player might find difficult answering about the wheel of fortune. Knowing some more about these little known facts can make your next visit to the roulette lobby an unforgettable experience. Here are five amazing facts about roulette you might not know.
Why ‘The Devil’s Game?
Have you ever heard someone call roulette ‘The Devil’s Game’ and didn’t know why? It doesn’t have anything to do with the disappointment that results from seeing the wheel land on red instead of the black you betted on after spinning five times.
The name simply refers to the sum of the numbers of the roulette wheel. When you add them up, they come to 666. Sounds great?
Most Commonly Played Number
Most roulette fans consider number 17 the luckiest of all. Maybe it’s the number’s central location on the roulette table that influences players or because it was James Bond’s old favourite.
Either way, the single square yields more wins than other numbers on the wheel. However, all the numbers have similar chances of winning.
Unlucky Streaks
It is quite troubling to land the wrong colour over and over again. If you placed your bet on another colour, then you’ll be unlucky. However, you will smile your way home if your bet is on the ‘right’ colour.
However, the ball is not bound to land on your preferred colour on the next round if it landed on red when you betted on black in the first round.
Consecutive Hits
The Rio Casino in Las Vegas holds a record for hitting the same number repeatedly. A single wheel hit on 19 for an unbelievable straight 7 spins.
Master the Lingo
Familiarizing yourself with a few fundamental terminologies will make understand and sound professional on your next visit to the roulette lobby. And you will earn some respect too.
- Frets are little walls separating each number on the wheels. They are the same as those of a guitar.
- A dolly is a little plastic thing that the dealer holds in his hand when marking the winning number after the ball has stopped.
Conclusion
While winning big by hitting the same number is tempting, it’s advisable to stick to red or black and play safe. These fun facts will help you garner big wins.
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