Roulette table layout

Abstract

The thirty-six numbered, rectangular grid atop the betting surface of a standard casino roulette table, configured in 3 rows of twelve, if juxtaposed into an arrangement having rotated the grid 90 degrees, yields surprisingly advantageous results for both the casino and the players, by simplifying surveillance, enhancing player comfort, speeding up play, and enabling more convenient wagering.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The invention relates to gaming table designs; and particularly to an improved roulette table layout.Background of the Prior Art[0002]Roulette is a popular game of chance played against a croupier, also known as dealer, using a roulette wheel rotatably held within a structure called a bowl. The roulette wheel carries a plurality of numbered, red and black compartments that are formed on an upward facing surface that borders the periphery of the wheel. The roulette wheel, and bowl in which the wheel is mounted, sits on a table, the upper surface of which is laid out typically to delineate a grid of spaces that are colored either red or black and numbered to correspond with the compartments of the wheel.[0003]Wagers are made, by the players, by placing the stakes upon the marked spaces of the roulette table's grid. Each game is initiated when, after the wagers are placed, the croupier or dealer spins the roulette wheel and sets a ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0016]It is a further advantage of the present invention to provide a roulette table layout where surveillance cameras and / or observers need not scan or pan the entire 96″ length of the roulette table.

[0017]It is an additional advantage of the present invention that roulette game players can more readily observe one another.

[0018]It is also a principle advantage of the present invention that roulette players can feel more comfortable in being able to more readily place their chips at any spot on the betting.

[0019]It is an advantage that players will no longer need to lean on glass casing which may surround the roulette wheel.

[0020]It is an advantage that the dealer has more time to muck chips and make change, exchange chips, etc. for players.

[0021]It is an advantage that more games can be played, more excitement can be created, and more enjoyment for all.

Problems solved by technology

Most particularly, casinos are weary of unscrupulous players, who in an effort to tip the odds to their favor, will surreptitiously do strange things to cheat.

At a busy table it is difficult for the croupiers to keep watch on all of the players during all of that time.

But security cameras have their limitations.

Although cameras allow security staff to see the layout of each table, they cannot always pan to the exact spot at the exact moment when the irregularity occurs.

Because the game of roulette is most often said to be that game whose odds most favor the house, and due to the heavy surveillance by the house and the oftentimes invasive security gadgetry, roulette is not as comfortable nor as popular as it might be otherwise.

In fact, at a crowded table, few if any players at the table can readily reach each number in the grid.

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