Roulette is one of the most popular table games in casinos – and so it has garnered quite a lot of myths and legends.
One of the most common myths about the roulette is that the wheels are sometimes “fixed”, meaning they can be manipulated to certain outcomes, against or for players.
This is actually quite wrong, as any legal casino will be under strict supervision, with government officials looking for any little excuse to close it down. Casinos are aware of this and they make sure that the wheels are all in order. In any case, the casinos have an edge over players, so they don't actually need to fix roulette wheels to be in profit.
Another common myth is that all roulette wheels are exactly the same. As a matter of fact, there are several different versions of roulette wheels that each have a slightly different layout. Furthermore, roulette wheels are made in countless factories, so they simply cannot be all identical.
One of the biggest mistakes a player can make is to think that all roulette games are the same. There are actually 2 common versions of roulette that can be found at casinos, and there is a big difference between them in terms of house edge. Always go for the European or French Roulette if their available, as they offer a far better chance for you to win if your making the simpler bets.
Next, we have the corner bet. This is a wrongfully popular bet, and it covers the 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3 numbers. This bet offers the worst odds available in a casino, so stay clear of it!
Our last myth for this article will be that outcomes can be predicted based on past results on the roulette. The fact is, that every roulette spin is an individual event, and cannot predicted. As long as the roulette wheel is calibrated (and they are), than the outcomes cannot be predicted.