Wheel variance
September 29th, 2014 at 4:26:47 PM
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I almost embarrassed to say this but, at our fundraising events, we have never even thought about balancing our roulette wheels. Rather, we simply take them out of their crates and flop them down on the table and then, wait for players. Plus, some of our events are out of doors where the tables are over rough, uneven, bare ground.
There have been times that a few players have a good run and murder us. I have always attributed this to bad luck but not anything more. As mentioned elsewhere, the table and wheel that were recently donated to us has a functional, electronic numbers display board. I have the table and wheel set up in my garage and, I have been recording some results. And, it is a real wake-up call, to say the least!
Specially, I have recorded that certain numbers appear with PROFOUND greater frequency. Sometimes it's the same 4 or 5 numbers appearing 8-10 times over 30 spins! That simply can NOT be random, can it?
In any event, it seems the obvious and simple solution is to simply balance the wheels every day, perhaps several times per day. From what I have been able to determine, it's more that taking out a 36" work bench level and using shims. Perhaps those who have seen this done in real casinos can share with me what's involved.
Again, I feel embarrassed to say that we've never done this but, I'm now convinced that we will be really derelict and at risk, if we don't balance these wheels going forward.
As always, thanks.
There have been times that a few players have a good run and murder us. I have always attributed this to bad luck but not anything more. As mentioned elsewhere, the table and wheel that were recently donated to us has a functional, electronic numbers display board. I have the table and wheel set up in my garage and, I have been recording some results. And, it is a real wake-up call, to say the least!
Specially, I have recorded that certain numbers appear with PROFOUND greater frequency. Sometimes it's the same 4 or 5 numbers appearing 8-10 times over 30 spins! That simply can NOT be random, can it?
In any event, it seems the obvious and simple solution is to simply balance the wheels every day, perhaps several times per day. From what I have been able to determine, it's more that taking out a 36" work bench level and using shims. Perhaps those who have seen this done in real casinos can share with me what's involved.
Again, I feel embarrassed to say that we've never done this but, I'm now convinced that we will be really derelict and at risk, if we don't balance these wheels going forward.
As always, thanks.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:01:24 PM
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A simple carpenter's level with those pesky bubbles and the bubble mark... annoying but worth the effort.
Some university types are supposed to have observed decades ago that vacuuming and other janitorial services often involved moving but not re-testing a roulette wheel. All it did was give them an octet to concentrate on. Its not likely to be a major source of losses, but its so easy to defeat the technique that its worth it just for the peace of mind. And the players will interpret all the effort as having expended for their benefit.
Some university types are supposed to have observed decades ago that vacuuming and other janitorial services often involved moving but not re-testing a roulette wheel. All it did was give them an octet to concentrate on. Its not likely to be a major source of losses, but its so easy to defeat the technique that its worth it just for the peace of mind. And the players will interpret all the effort as having expended for their benefit.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:17:33 PM
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To illustrate my jitters, I just spun 25 times. Do I have anything to fear??
http://tinypic.com/r/el2rt2/8
Granted, my garage floor has about a 5 degree pitch to make water move out on to the driveway and not towards the house. This is more radical, in my opinion.
http://tinypic.com/r/el2rt2/8
Granted, my garage floor has about a 5 degree pitch to make water move out on to the driveway and not towards the house. This is more radical, in my opinion.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:27:08 PM
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this would be a problem
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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September 29th, 2014 at 5:37:59 PM
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Quote: GWAEthis would be a problem
Gwae....for once, we are in violent agreement! Yikes!
September 29th, 2014 at 5:45:11 PM
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Quote: Riva
Gwae....for once, we are in violent agreement! Yikes!
haha, I giggled to myself that I had nothing bad to say. I was going to throw out a comment for the hell of it but decided against it. I didn't want to troll to much.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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September 29th, 2014 at 10:41:32 PM
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I really want Bob to share his expertise here...
I also can't give you a very informed response. Making sure the table was level before play probably would be helpful.
I also can't give you a very informed response. Making sure the table was level before play probably would be helpful.
September 29th, 2014 at 11:57:58 PM
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Quote: GWAEthis would be a problem
Is this the explanation?
If so, what exactly is a diagnostic test?
You played and lost not won,
you played a house that can't be beat,
now look your head's bowed in defeat.
You walked too far along the street
where only rats can run. - David Mcwilliams
