How To Predict Roulette Numbers

Roulette seems like a fast-paced, entertaining game in which winning is one-in-a-million. But your odds are definitely better.

The biggest question gamblers often ask is whether the numbers on a roulette wheel can be predicted; unfortunately, the answer is no. But, there are a few theories out there that speculate whether this is true.

DEALER SIGNATURES

Otherwise known as sector slicing, croupier/dealer signatures refer to the dealer’s ability to hit certain sections of the roulette wheel, whether they are aware of it or not, as it is all muscle memory to them. Sector slicing takes quite a bit of observation, but some players claim there is some logic behind it.

Some dealers may throw the ball with a certain amount of force or release it at a set speed, etc. While you won’t be able to predict the next roulette number precisely, you may be able to use factors such as ball speed and force to try and calculate which section of the roulette wheel the ball lands in.

That said, it is getting increasingly more difficult in recent years. Due to advanced table designs, many dealers claim that signatures are practically impossible to spot. Dealers are also often trained to throw the ball in a particular way, which further renders signatures useless. This tactic cannot be translated to online casino roulette either.

A BIASED WHEEL

The theory behind this roulette prediction method is that some roulette wheels may have imperfections and, so, show more bias towards some numbers over others. And this can be in both land-based and online casino tables.

So, some players believe that they can predict specific numbers based on these imperfections. However, to do so, players would need to observe at least 1,000 spins for there to be consistent imperfections.

Also, many online casinos ensure that their games are totally safe and reliable, so it is highly unlikely that you’ll see the same number pop up. For this reason, players may end up wasting their time trying to determine if there are any imperfections on the roulette wheel because the probability of a wheel having any deficiencies at all is slim to none!

And, even if the wheel is faulty, it may be switched out before you can even catch on to what those might have been and place bets — casino venues and sites will be looking out for those themselves.

ROULETTE MATH

Rather than actively watch 1,000 spins of the wheel, some players use specialised computer programs to try and test millions of spins to try and predict the probability of a specific number landing. But, to do this would require basic knowledge of probability.

THE FACTORIAL

The factorial, signified by !, is a simple formula that implies the multiplication of a series of descending natural numbers. It exhibits the number of ways numbers can be arranged without the repetition of previous patterns. Here’s an example.

European roulette has 37 numbers on its wheel, which implies:

37! = 1.3763753 x 1043

This would result in billions of combinations of 37 roulette numbers without repetitions.

THE PROBABILITY EQUATION

The idea behind the probability equation is that it can be used to determine the odds of any combination of roulette numbers. Take the following parameters:

Probability P(e) of the event E = Bet B appearing x amount of times in n spins.

It may also be written as:

P(e) =(n!/(x!(n-x)!)) P(b)x (1-P(b)) n-x

Example:

Suppose you want to predict the probability of two red numbers hitting in three spins. So:

• Total spins (n) = 3
• Red numbers (x) = 2
• P(r) = 0.5 (the zero is ignored for the sake of simplicity).

P(e) = (n!/(x!(n-x)!)) P(b)x (1-P(b))n-x
P(e) = (3!/(2!(3-2)!)) 0.52 (1-0.5)3-2
P(e) = (3!/(2!1!)) 0.52/ 0.51
P(e) = (3×2×1/2×1×1) 0.25 × 0.5
P(e) = 3 × 0.125 = 0,375

So, according to the statistics above, the probability of hitting two red numbers is 37.5%.

VISUAL BALLISTICS

Visual ballistics is basically using your own eyes to try and predict where the ball will land on the next spin.

You do this by taking into account the number the ball bounces off of and where the ball lands, and then count the number of spaces in between those sections and write a record of the result. You repeat this another 60 to 100 times for a solid amount of data and analyse your results to try and find a pattern.

A PLAYING STRATEGY

Another way of improving your outcome when playing roulette games is by using a good playing strategy. Let’s get one thing straight, though; a playing strategy cannot help in predicting where the ball will land. But, a playing technique can help you make smarter and more informed decisions when you go to place a bet on a specific number.

There are two main types of strategies — progressive and non-progressive. The main difference between them is that a progressive technique requires you to increase your bet after a round, whereas a non-progressive technique requires you to keep your bet the same.

Progressive strategies may include the Martingale and Paroli betting methods which require you to increase your bet after a loss and increase your bet after a win, respectively. By contrast, the James Bond strategy is a non-progressive betting technique.

Playing strategies are great for trying to beat the game’s house edge, however they rarely ever work over the long run, so bear this in mind before you go to play roulette.

THE ROULETTE PREDICTOR

The Roulette Predictor is a software device, as its name implies, designed to predict winning roulette bets by analysing a roulette game using a roulette number prediction algorithm with the simplest odds of the roulette table — Red/Black bets.

This roulette prediction method is easier to use than recording the data yourself, as required by other techniques in this list, but that doesn’t mean you’ll win every time, either. Sure, there is a certain level of accuracy that comes with using a computer programme, but roulette has totally random outcomes; anything can happen.

POCKET COMPUTERS

A pocket computer is similar to the roulette prediction software in that it helps predict the next winning number. However, instead of using bet odds, a pocket computer uses the theory that the ball’s speed is the same after every spin.

And, aside from the speed of the ball, a pocket computer also analyses the angle at which it hits the wheel to determine how and where it will land — that result will tell you which number you should bet on.

So, this device basically does everything you would need to do in other methods automatically. For example, roulette computers and the Visual Ballistics roulette prediction method go through the same kind of process. The only difference is that roulette computers do everything for you.

All that said, roulette computers can still be unreliable, and even in situations where they are, using such a device is considered cheating. Both online and land-based casinos have banned the use of roulette computers, so this method is not recommended.

SUMMARY

No matter whether you’ve played roulette before or not, the reality is that roulette is a game of chance, so when it comes down to it, you will never actually be able to predict the outcome of a spin and land a winning number repeatedly. Sure, there are a number of different techniques you could try, but in the end, roulette will always be a random game that requires more luck than skill.

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