Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune is a game known far beyond the gambling world. There are a huge number of its types, occurring under different names. The most famous are Big Six, Money Wheel, Lucky Wheel, Wheel of Fortune. They are united by common principles, but there are a number of unique features.
A brief description of Wheel of Fortune
The traditional version of the game requires a certain set of props. Thus, there is a reel, arranged vertically and divided into sectors. In these sectors one can observe amounts indicating potential winnings. In addition, there are additional cells with other symbols.
There is also a special table on which you can observe the duplication of numbers that are applied to the reel cells. At this table, the institution’s customers make their bets, and the dealer accepts them.
The point of the game is to bet on a certain number, thereby trying to guess whether it is winning or not. Chips are placed on the numbered squares on the table. After all the bets have been accepted, the dealer starts the reel. The player who chooses the number on the table which is similar to the number of the cell to which the special arrow is placed wins.
Peculiarities of winnings and payouts
By standard the sectors contain the size of the winnings. The smaller the number, the more cells on the reel containing it. Often you can observe amounts such as $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20. In addition, a picture of a joker can be observed on the wheel. If the ball hits it, the payout exceeds the maximum by a factor of 2. A similar chip is loved by establishments in Las Vegas.
The classic version of the Wheel of Fortune has the following number of cells with one or the other payout:
- $1 – 24;
- $2 – 15;
- $10 – 4;
- $20 – 2;
- Joker – 2.
Customers of the institution are given the opportunity to place several bets at once. We mean on a single spin. The minimum bet is $1. In case a guest makes bets with different amounts, a certain range is subject to determination. Payouts are made by means of odds x1, x2, x5, x10, x10.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Wheel of Fortune is similar to that seen at traditional roulette tables. Guests decide on their bets, which are placed by means of the boxes on the table. The croupier then starts the reel to determine which sector will bring the win. A special arrow on the reel shows the winning sector.
The bets of the guests who lost in the round go to the gambling house treasury. Winners, in turn, receive well-deserved winnings. The process of receiving funds is spelled out in the house rules.
Most of the Wheel of Fortune options are unprofitable for the house’s guests. Casino advantage can be up to 30%. Such a high mathematical superiority provides a relatively stable victory of the institution. Therefore, in the Wheel of Fortune like to play for fun, not for the prize money.
