Roulette incident at The RIO
"Before we specify what this statistic is based on, the odds of it happening are 114 billion to 1. Those are the odds against a roulette wheel hitting the same number on seven consecutive spins." Poker player Jeff Romano took a photo of a roulette wheel display screen showing the No. 19 hitting on seven straight spins. The string was broken when the wheel landed on 15, then hit 19 once more for a run of eight 19s in nine spins.
The website Beyond the Bets crunched the numbers and calculated the odds.
Quote: FleaStiffJohn Katsilometes of LV Sun reports the number 19 hit seven times at a roulette wheel, then 15, then 19 again.
"Before we specify what this statistic is based on, the odds of it happening are 114 billion to 1. Those are the odds against a roulette wheel hitting the same number on seven consecutive spins." Poker player Jeff Romano took a photo of a roulette wheel display screen showing the No. 19 hitting on seven straight spins. The string was broken when the wheel landed on 15, then hit 19 once more for a run of eight 19s in nine spins.
The website Beyond the Bets crunched the numbers and calculated the odds.
Somebody isn't working roulette for a while, that is if there was a lot of money made off of this.
Poker For Roulette. Some publicity agent will be in hot water over this !
10 more reds. Odd...
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2012/jun/19/rio-wheel-reportedly-hits-seven-straight-19s-and-y/?hpk
I had a dealer in K.C. tell me last year that he hit a number six straight spins. Said he called for the wheel to be checked after the first four hit, then hit it twice more. I tended to believe him. Straight shooter who does tend to repeat his numbers.
Quote: midwestgbHere is the link...
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2012/jun/19/rio-wheel-reportedly-hits-seven-straight-19s-and-y/?hpk
I had a dealer in K.C. tell me last year that he hit a number six straight spins. Said he called for the wheel to be checked after the first four hit, then hit it twice more. I tended to believe him. Straight shooter who does tend to repeat his numbers.
That's probably a malfunctioning tally board. I've seen those styles malfunction ALL the time. With the sequence of 20s following, I have to believe that.
Quote: midwestgbHere is the link...
http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2012/jun/19/rio-wheel-reportedly-hits-seven-straight-19s-and-y/?hpk
I had a dealer in K.C. tell me last year that he hit a number six straight spins. Said he called for the wheel to be checked after the first four hit, then hit it twice more. I tended to believe him. Straight shooter who does tend to repeat his numbers.
wow. 4 20s in 6 spins before the 19 run isn't exactly common, either...
Quote: TiltpoulThat's probably a malfunctioning tally board. I've seen those styles malfunction ALL the time. With the sequence of 20s following, I have to believe that.
Interesting point. What is the probability the same number would appear via random tally board error seven consecutive times... The same? ;-)
Sorry I posted this but don't think it should be deleted.
Quote: midwestgbInteresting point. What is the probability the same number would appear via random tally board error seven consecutive times... The same? ;-)
When those particular tally boards make a mistake, there isn't a rhyme or reason to it. Sometimes, one hit of 19 will show up 5-6 times, sometimes just once. Sometimes the board will clear after a number hits... they operate on older sensors and malfunction much more often than the newer ones.
Quote: FleaStiffJohn Katsilometes of LV Sun reports the number 19 hit seven times at a roulette wheel, then 15, then 19 again.
"Before we specify what this statistic is based on, the odds of it happening are 114 billion to 1. Those are the odds against a roulette wheel hitting the same number on seven consecutive spins." Poker player Jeff Romano took a photo of a roulette wheel display screen showing the No. 19 hitting on seven straight spins. The string was broken when the wheel landed on 15, then hit 19 once more for a run of eight 19s in nine spins.
The website Beyond the Bets crunched the numbers and calculated the odds.
GREAT !!! I would of made nice money if I was on that table.
Ken
Quote: FleaStiffOn reflection, I would tend to agree that it is an annunciator malfunction since anyone who snapped a shot of the annunciator would also have likely snapped a mass of frenzied bettors five deep around the table at the time.
Sorry I posted this but don't think it should be deleted.
Most news outlets and gambling boards carrying this story are expressing some doubt or emphasizing that the photo was snapped by a poker player who was simply passing by and spotted the annunciator and its unusual display.
I've no idea if a casino would examine the wheel or not, but I do know that the photo would have revealed frenzied activity at the table and high interest at the nearby craps table where everyone appears rather bored and unconcerned.
Conclusion: annunciator panel error.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/10277-seven-19s-in-a-row-at-rio-monday-night/2/#post157211
The fact that the table was empty is kind of a give away.Quote: IbeatyouracesOn a news report I just watched, according to the Rio, this happened during a diagnostics test and wasn't real. The table was closed with nobody playing.
Quote: FleaStiffJohn Katsilometes of LV Sun reports the number 19 hit seven times at a roulette wheel, then 15, then 19 again.
As several surmised, this was an issue with the display/sensor.
Here's more information:
Glad this happened, as it gave me an excuse to find this board. I wanna play.
Quote: EvenBobRio is where I saw 21 reds in a row, one black, then
10 more reds. Odd...
Then Rio must have a REALLY good wheel. Only truly random wheels would exhibit odd behaviors, right?
The "amazing incident" never actually took place.
The table was in use at the time, according to later press releases, but its clear there was no frenzied activity or large crowd.
The annunciator was in error but it was not the result of any testing or repair attempts.
The press release downplayed the role of the display panel to the game itself and noticeably glossed over any obligation of the casino that chooses to provide a display to provide an accurate display or even reasonably accurate display.
Several members of this forum have commented that displays at the Rio have been noticeably errant for a long time.
Result: Cash strapped CET(Harrahs) is engaging in deferred maintenance and when problems occur they will issue press releases and apply whitewash, but not swift and effective remedial actions. Carpets, elevators, paint, food service, ... CET is selling off assets but can't find buyers, in the interim... there will be memos and whitewash until either "The Miracle" occurs or "The Default" occurs.
