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Wizard
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October 22nd, 2019 at 6:39:03 PM permalink
I saw Lucky Ball Roulette at G2E. I generally require at least one placement for an article and see then had one at the Stratfort City Mall casino outside London (I've been there!).

This is a set of four side bets -- red, blue, green, and yellow. After bets are closed, each is assigned a number and a random win. If the ball lands in the number associated with any color, it pays at the odds posted.

The gentleman behind the game kindly game me a brochure on the game, which showed the probability of the random wins. For all the rules and analysis, please click the link. As always, I welcome all questions, comments, and especially corrections.

The question for the poll is would you bet the Lucky Ball side bets, if playing roulette anyway?
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rsactuary
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October 22nd, 2019 at 6:42:16 PM permalink
You don't define what a "big win" and "small win" are. Just the probabilities.
Wizard
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October 22nd, 2019 at 7:21:42 PM permalink
Quote: rsactuary

You don't define what a "big win" and "small win" are. Just the probabilities.



Thanks, fixed.
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DJTeddyBear
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October 23rd, 2019 at 6:19:56 AM permalink
Yeah, I’m STILL holding out for Poker For Roulette. Thanks for the shout out.


The photo shows a ‘Mega Bonus’ at 1000:1 but the text doesn’t mention it.
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Wizard
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October 23rd, 2019 at 7:21:47 AM permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBear

The photo shows a ‘Mega Bonus’ at 1000:1 but the text doesn’t mention it.



I was afraid someone would bring that up. The game literature mentions nothing about it. At the time of the show, I either didn't think to ask or forgot what it was.
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michael99000
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October 23rd, 2019 at 8:06:23 AM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Thanks, fixed.



I still don’t see where the definition of what a big win and small win is.

Using your picture as an example , I’m assuming if you bet the red color and the ball lands in number 3, you get paid 120-1. But what needs to happen with the ball for you to win the 5-1 small win prize ?
TigerWu
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October 23rd, 2019 at 8:17:20 AM permalink
Yikes, not with that house edge. If I'm at a roulette table I'll just stick to the usual crappy edge.
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