Rouette Question
November 21st, 2009 at 5:30:48 PM
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Having never actually played the game, I was hoping the community could help me out with a few questions.
(1) If betting red/black, may I place a cash wager?
(2) If I may, and it wins, am I paid in roulette chips or casino checks?
Any other advice on roulette rules or etiquette would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(1) If betting red/black, may I place a cash wager?
(2) If I may, and it wins, am I paid in roulette chips or casino checks?
Any other advice on roulette rules or etiquette would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I should have stopped an hour ago...
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:48:19 AM
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I don't think any casinos permit you to just wander by and plunk down cash on the layout as a bet. Roulette is played with chips. Each player gets a stack of a different color and the chips have no imprinted value which is why they are called chips rather than cheques.
Casinos used to be more tolerant of people walking up and plunking down cash for an impromptu bet but disputes, distractions and delays are annoying.
Floormen, pit bosses and surveillance people want to see only established routines taking place.
Casinos used to be more tolerant of people walking up and plunking down cash for an impromptu bet but disputes, distractions and delays are annoying.
Floormen, pit bosses and surveillance people want to see only established routines taking place.
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:25:07 AM
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This guy had purchased $3000 in roulette chips. Because of his chip purchases I don't think they minded his observing then playing. I have seen lots of players sit back for many spins without betting and have never seen a pit boss prod them or throw them out.
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:49:05 AM
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I think in Harrah's there are signs on the wheel tables indicating cash bets are not allowed.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 6:53:37 AM
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A friend and I were wandering and dropped a $20 bill on black at Caesars in May 2008 and hit, and was payed with a regular casino cheque (well 4 reds), as though I was cashing in my roulette chips. I assume if I wanted to do it much more than just once, they would have told me to buy roulette chips.
As a previous poster said, if they want no cash bets, it will usually be posted.
We did ask if it was acceptable before we put the money down on black. Not to would have been rude.
As a previous poster said, if they want no cash bets, it will usually be posted.
We did ask if it was acceptable before we put the money down on black. Not to would have been rude.
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:42:53 AM
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Thanks for the input. And I think I'm going to give it a try.
A co-worker heard I was going to Vegas in early December. She gave me $21 and said to let it ride on roulette until it either lost or turned into $500. Not really my thing, but before I could object, the money was in my hand and she was gone.
I guess I'll just look for a dead roulette table, go up to the croupier and explain\ask if it's alright. It just doesn't seem to make much sense asking for a color with only $21. If there are no other players, I shouldn't think it would be too much of a bother to play cash.
A co-worker heard I was going to Vegas in early December. She gave me $21 and said to let it ride on roulette until it either lost or turned into $500. Not really my thing, but before I could object, the money was in my hand and she was gone.
I guess I'll just look for a dead roulette table, go up to the croupier and explain\ask if it's alright. It just doesn't seem to make much sense asking for a color with only $21. If there are no other players, I shouldn't think it would be too much of a bother to play cash.
I should have stopped an hour ago...
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:32:44 PM
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I think most casinos accept cash wagers in roulette. If you win, they will pay you in chips.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:19:29 PM
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Quote: BA35A co-worker heard I was going to Vegas in early December. She gave me $21 and said to let it ride on roulette until it either lost or turned into $500. Not really my thing, but before I could object, the money was in my hand and she was gone.
Put it on a number. You'll have a better chance to win. Here's why:
Number - Pays $756 for $21. Odds of winning 1/38 = 2.63%.
Color (must win 5 in a row to reach $500+) - Pays $672 for $21 for 5 wins. Odds of winning (18/38)5 = 2.38%.
Not only will your co-worker have a better chance to win, but when she wins, she will get an extra $84.
The ratio of people to cake is too big.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:17:54 PM
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Unless she gives you permission---Do what she says!
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:11:54 AM
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I agree with the one number philosophy. Just ask her what number she wants.
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November 23rd, 2009 at 10:07:12 AM
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Play with cash? If allowed, you get paid in checques - not roulette chips.
Most casinos allow multiple players to play the outside bets with checques, but discourage, or allow only one player to use checques to play inside. This is primarily to avoid arguments over who the checques belong to.
Most casinos allow multiple players to play the outside bets with checques, but discourage, or allow only one player to use checques to play inside. This is primarily to avoid arguments over who the checques belong to.
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November 29th, 2009 at 10:10:35 AM
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Thanks dk.
I wonder, though, if the recent published roulette guide changes the math any? I'll be staying at the MGM, and if I pony up an extra $4 to satisfy the European rules table minimum, is it still better to play a number?
I wonder, though, if the recent published roulette guide changes the math any? I'll be staying at the MGM, and if I pony up an extra $4 to satisfy the European rules table minimum, is it still better to play a number?
I should have stopped an hour ago...
November 29th, 2009 at 4:39:11 PM
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Quote: BA35Thanks dk.
I wonder, though, if the recent published roulette guide changes the math any? I'll be staying at the MGM, and if I pony up an extra $4 to satisfy the European rules table minimum, is it still better to play a number?
If you want to do you friend a favor, pony up the extra $4 to improve her odds at the European table.
While I agree with the strategy to go for a longshot in double-zero roulette, it isn't obvious in European roulette, because of the lower house edge on even money bets. On first glance I would put everything on a split (two numbers). That would get the $21 to $378 if it won. Then I would put $122 on any even money bet. If it lost, then put $244. If that loses, then go back to throwing Hail Marys.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 15th, 2009 at 6:16:43 PM
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Not certain if anyone cares, but...
We tracked down the single zero wheel at MGM and won our first two bets (Black then odd) before losing on the third.
Also, they did let cash play; however, when the first bet won, they replaced the cash with checks.
The casino employees were very friendly...even giving an (unsolicited) explanation of what would happen to our even money bet if the zero hit.
We tracked down the single zero wheel at MGM and won our first two bets (Black then odd) before losing on the third.
Also, they did let cash play; however, when the first bet won, they replaced the cash with checks.
The casino employees were very friendly...even giving an (unsolicited) explanation of what would happen to our even money bet if the zero hit.
I should have stopped an hour ago...
