Roulette game apparatus and mehtod

Abstract

A method for arranging indicia on a game surface and on an associated roulette wheel. Indicia indicating numbers from 1 through 36 are arranged on the game surface in ascending order with half of the numbers associated with a first color and half associated with a second color. The numbers are arranged in three groups of twelve, each group having three even numbers and three odd numbers associated with each of the two colors. Indicia indicating each of the numbers are arranged on a roulette wheel such that no two adjacent numbers on the roulette wheel are associated with a same color, are disposed in a same group, are disposed in a same column, are disposed in a same row, or are disposed adjacent one another on the game surface and such that each pair of numbers disposed substantially diametrically across from one another on the roulette wheel is disposed in a same group and column on the game surface.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 389,197 filed on Mar. 24, 2006, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to apparatuses for playing roulette and methods for arranging indicia on roulette game surfaces and roulette wheels.[0004]2. The Prior Art[0005]Roulette is a well-known game of chance enjoyed throughout the world. The equipment used for playing roulette generally comprises a roulette wheel and a game surface.[0006]The roulette wheel generally comprises a horizontally disposed wheel mounted in a bowl-shaped housing. The wheel is adapted to rotate about a vertical axis and includes a plurality of pockets disposed around its periphery. Each pocket has a unique number associated with the pocket, as well as a color associated therewith. Each pocket is adapted to receive a small ball which is introdu...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This balanced arrangement eliminates exploitable relationships between wheel numbers and betting combinations, providing fairness and consistency for both players and casinos, and allows for a unified American and European wheel layout on a common game surface.

Problems solved by technology

In particular, the distribution of red, black, odd and even numbers on the prior art roulette game surface is unbalanced and as a result experienced players may combine bets on red, black, even and odd numbers, columns and dozen groups to increase the player's chances of winning a bet.

In addition, an inexperienced player may lack the knowledge to take advantage of these relationships, resulting in a greater advantage for the casino or house.

This imbalance in the distribution of red, black, odd and even numbers throws off the balance of the individual columns and dozen wagering areas.

Accordingly, the first dozen wagering area of the prior art roulette game surface is unbalanced with respect to the distribution of red, black, odd and even numbers.

Accordingly, the third dozen wagering area of the prior art roulette game surface is also unbalanced with respect to the distribution of red, black, odd and even numbers.

Accordingly, this grouping of numbers is unbalanced.

Accordingly, this grouping of numbers is unbalanced.

Accordingly, this grouping of numbers is unbalanced.

Accordingly, this grouping of numbers is unbalanced.

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