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Roulette Wheel Number Statistics
In a fair roulette wheel with 38 numbers (including 0 and 00), the expectation for each number to appear is 1/38 or approximately 2.63%.
In this post, we will explore various intriguing statistics about the roulette wheel and the game of roulette. From probabilities of hitting specific numbers to the layout of the wheel itself, these statistics shed light on the fascinating world of roulette. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the game, these facts will provide valuable insights into the dynamics of one of the most iconic casino games.
Statistic 1
"The probability of hitting any individual number on a European roulette wheel is 2.7%, while on an American wheel it's 2.63%."
Statistic 2
"The sum of all the numbers on the roulette wheel (from 0 to 36) is 666."
Statistic 3
"The red and black numbers alternate around the wheel, although if you removed the zeroes, the American wheel would have consecutive reds and blacks."
Statistic 4
"In American roulette, the two green slots with the numbers '0' and '00' favor the house, increasing its edge by 5.26%."
Statistic 5
"Each spin of the roulette wheel is independent of the last and holds an equal chance of landing on any of the 37 (or 38 in American roulette) pockets."
Statistic 6
"The roulette number 17 is the most commonly played number, predominantly because of it sits at center of the roulette wheel."
Statistic 7
"The odds of any number being spun next are unchanged and always remain at single number odds of 36 to 1 in a single zero wheel and 37 to 1 in a double zero wheel."
Statistic 8
"The European roulette wheel always starts with the number 0."
Statistic 9
"The odd and even numbers are almost evenly distributed on the wheel, with four odd numbers followed by four even ones."
Statistic 10
"On both wheels, the red and black numbers alternate, ending in a pair of red pockets on one side (23 and 5) and black (10 and 24) on the other."
Statistic 11
"The number sequence on the roulette wheel is designed to create random sequences, regardless of heat or bias."
Statistic 12
"Betting on even chance bets (even/odd, red/black, 1-18/19-36), the probability of winning in European roulette is 48.64% while in American roulette it is 47.37%."
Statistic 13
"The expected value when betting on a single number in American roulette is -0.053, whereas in European roulette it is -0.027."
Statistic 14
"The clockwise sequence of numbers on the roulette wheel are totally different for U.S (0, 2, 14, 35, 23, 4, 16, 33, 21, 6, 18, 31, 19, 8, 12, 29, 25, 10, 27, 00, 1, 13, 36, 24, 3, 15, 34, 22, 5, 17, 32, 20, 7, 11, 30, 26, 9, 28) and European (0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33, 1, 20, 14, 31, 9, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26)."
Statistic 15
"The colored chips differentiate one player from another at the roulette table."
Statistic 16
"The ball pockets are alternately colored on the roulette wheel. Even numbers are black, and odd numbers are red (0 and 00 are green)."
Jannik Lindner
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