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Introduction

The Gambler's Fallacy is the mistaken belief that if an independent event has not happened in a long time, then it becomes overdue and more likely. It is also equally incorrect that if an outcome has happened a disproportionate number of times lately, compared to statistical expectations, then it becomes overheated and less likely to occur the next time. An example of this fallacious thinking might be that if the number 23 hasn't been drawn in a 6-49 lottery the last 100 games, then it becomes more likely to be drawn during the next drawing.

Many worthless betting strategies and systems are based on belief in the Gambler's Fallacy. I got the idea for writing about this after reading an 888 online roulette article by Frank Scoblete entitled How to Take Advantage of Roulette Hot Spots. In that article, Scoblete recommends taking a count of each outcome for 3,700 spins in single-zero roulette and 3,800 spins in double-zero roulette in the hunt for 'hot numbers.' Never mind that this would take about 100 hours to make this many observations, assuming the industry standard of 38 spins per hour.

Before going further, let me say that I strongly believe modern roulette wheels made by top brands like Cammegh are extremely precise and any bias would be minuscule compared to the house advantage. Thus, testing a modern roulette for bias would be a total waste of time. Now, testing a 30-year-old hand-me-down wheel in a banana republic might be another story. However, you're on your own if you win a lot of money from said casino and try to leave with it.

That said, if you track 3,800 outcomes in single-zero roulette, the average number of times any number will hit is 3800/38=100. I ran a simulation of over 1.3 trillion spins, counting how many times each number was hit, sorting the outcomes to find the most frequent number and how many times it was observed, and keeping a count of how many times the most frequent number in each simulation was seen.

Hottest Number in 3,800 Spins of Double-Zero Roulette

As a former actuary, I hate to use a layman's term like the 'hottest number,' but that is how gamblers talk so will go with that. That said, following are the results of the count of the hottest number in millions of 3800-spin simulations.

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Count of the Hottest Number in 3,800 Spins on Double-Zero Wheel

Statistic	Value
Mean	122.02
Median	121
Mode	120
90th Percentile	128
95th Percentile	131
99th Percentile	136
99.9th Percentile	142

Here is what the table above means in plain simple English.

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The mean, or average, count of the hottest number is 122.02.
The median count of the most frequent number is 121. This means that over 50% of time the most frequent number appeared 121 times or less, as well as 121 times or more. This is possible because the probability of 121 observations is in both groups.
The mode, or most count of the hottest number is 120, which happens 8.29% of the time.
The 90th percentile is the smallest number such that the probability the count of the hottest number is at least 90% .
The 95th percentile is the smallest number such that the probability the count of the hottest number is at least 95%.
The 99th percentile is the smallest number such that the probability the count of the hottest number is at least 99%.
The 99.9th percentile is the smallest number such that the probability the count of the hottest number is at least 99.9%.

Hottest Number in 3,700 Spins of Single-Zero Roulette

The results are very similar with 3,700 spins tracked on a single-zero wheel. Following is a summary of the results.

Count of the Hottest Number in 3,700 Spins on Single-Zero Wheel

Statistic	Value
Mean	121.90
Median	121
Mode	120
90th Percentile	128
95th Percentile	131
99th Percentile	136
99.9th Percentile	142

The following table shows the full results of the simulation on both wheels. The two commulative columns show the probability that the count of the hottest number is the number on the left column or more. For example, the probability the hottest number in 3,700 spins of single-zero roulette is 130 or more is 0.072044.

Summary of the Count of the Hottest Number in 3,700 Spins of Single-Zero Roulette and 3,800 spins of Double-Zero Roulette

Count	Probability Single Zero	Cummulative Single Zero	Probability Double Zero	Cummulative Double Zero
160 or More	0.000001	0.000001	0.000001	0.000001
159	0.000000	0.000001	0.000000	0.000001
158	0.000001	0.000001	0.000001	0.000001
157	0.000001	0.000002	0.000001	0.000002
156	0.000001	0.000003	0.000001	0.000003
155	0.000002	0.000005	0.000002	0.000005
154	0.000003	0.000009	0.000003	0.000008
153	0.000005	0.000013	0.000005	0.000013
152	0.000007	0.000020	0.000008	0.000021
151	0.000012	0.000032	0.000012	0.000033
150	0.000017	0.000049	0.000018	0.000051
149	0.000026	0.000075	0.000027	0.000077
148	0.000038	0.000114	0.000041	0.000118
147	0.000060	0.000174	0.000062	0.000180
146	0.000091	0.000265	0.000092	0.000273
145	0.000132	0.000397	0.000137	0.000409
144	0.000195	0.000592	0.000199	0.000608
143	0.000282	0.000874	0.000289	0.000898
142	0.000409	0.001283	0.000421	0.001319
141	0.000580	0.001863	0.000606	0.001925
140	0.000833	0.002696	0.000860	0.002784
139	0.001186	0.003882	0.001215	0.003999
138	0.001652	0.005534	0.001704	0.005703
137	0.002315	0.007849	0.002374	0.008077
136	0.003175	0.011023	0.003286	0.011363
135	0.004355	0.015378	0.004489	0.015852
134	0.005916	0.021295	0.006088	0.021940
133	0.007939	0.029233	0.008196	0.030136
132	0.010601	0.039834	0.010908	0.041044
131	0.013991	0.053824	0.014384	0.055428
130	0.018220	0.072044	0.018757	0.074185
129	0.023498	0.095542	0.024114	0.098299
128	0.029866	0.125408	0.030603	0.128901
127	0.037288	0.162696	0.038228	0.167130
126	0.045771	0.208467	0.046898	0.214027
125	0.055165	0.263632	0.056310	0.270337
124	0.064853	0.328485	0.066020	0.336357
123	0.074178	0.402662	0.075236	0.411593
122	0.081929	0.484591	0.082885	0.494479
121	0.087158	0.571750	0.087696	0.582174
120	0.088520	0.660269	0.088559	0.670734
119	0.084982	0.745252	0.084406	0.755140
118	0.076454	0.821705	0.075245	0.830385
117	0.063606	0.885312	0.061851	0.892236
116	0.048069	0.933381	0.046111	0.938347
115	0.032432	0.965813	0.030604	0.968952
114	0.019117	0.984930	0.017664	0.986616
113	0.009567	0.994496	0.008614	0.995230
112	0.003894	0.998390	0.003420	0.998650
111	0.001257	0.999647	0.001065	0.999715
110	0.000297	0.999944	0.000243	0.999958
109	0.000050	0.999994	0.000038	0.999996
108 or Less	0.000006	1.000000	0.000004	1.000000

Count of the Hottest Numbers in 300 Spins in Double-Zero Roulette

What if you don't want to spend 100 hours gathering data on a single wheel? Some casinos are kind enough to give you, on a silver platter, the number of times in the last 300 spins the four 'hottest' and 'coolest' numbers occurred. The image at the top of the page shows an example taken on a double-zero wheel at the Venetian.

In 300 spins, the average number of wins on a double-zero wheel for any number is 300/38=7.9. As you can see from the image above, the four hottest numbers were 20, 5, 29, and 2, which occurred 15, 14, 13, and 12 times respectively. Is this unusual? No. In a simulation of over 80 billion spins, the most frequent number, in 300-spin experiments, appeared most frequently at 14 times with a probability of 27.4%. The most likely total of the second, third, and fourth most frequent numbers was 13, 12, and 12 times respectively, with probabilities of 37.9%, 46.5%, and 45.8%. So the results of the 'hottest' numbers in the image above were a little more flat than average.

The following table shows the probabilities of the four hottest numbers in 300 spins of double-zero roulette. For example, the probability the third most frequent number happens 15 times is 0.009210.

Count of the Hottest Four Numbers in 300 Spins on a Double-Zero Wheel

Observations	Probability Most Frequent	Probability Second Most Frequent	Probability Third Most Frequent	Probability Fourth Most Frequent
25 or More	0.000022	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
24	0.000051	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
23	0.000166	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
22	0.000509	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
21	0.001494	0.000001	0.000000	0.000000
20	0.004120	0.000009	0.000000	0.000000
19	0.010806	0.000075	0.000000	0.000000
18	0.026599	0.000532	0.000003	0.000000
17	0.060526	0.003263	0.000060	0.000001
16	0.123564	0.016988	0.000852	0.000020
15	0.212699	0.071262	0.009210	0.000598
14	0.274118	0.215025	0.068242	0.011476
13	0.212781	0.379097	0.283768	0.117786
12	0.067913	0.270747	0.464748	0.457655
11	0.004615	0.042552	0.168285	0.383900
10	0.000017	0.000448	0.004830	0.028544
9	0.000000	0.000000	0.000001	0.000020
Total	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000

The next table shows the mean, median, and mode for the count of the first, second, third, and fourth hottest numbers in millions of 300-spin simulations of double-zero roulette.

Summary of the Count of the Four Most Frequent Numbers in 300 Spins of Double-Zero Wheel

Order	Mean	Median	Mode
First	14.48	14	14
Second	13.07	13	13
Third	12.27	12	12
Fourth	11.70	12	12

Count of the Coolest Numbers in 300 Spins in Double-Zero Roulette

The next table shows the probability of each count of the four collest numbers in 300 spins of double-zero roulette.

Count of the Coolest Four Numbers in 300 Spins on a Double-Zero Wheel

Observations	Probability Least Frequent	Probability Second Least Frequent	Probability Third Least Frequent	Probability Fourth Least Frequent
0	0.012679	0.000063	0.000000	0.000000
1	0.098030	0.005175	0.000135	0.000002
2	0.315884	0.088509	0.012041	0.001006
3	0.416254	0.420491	0.205303	0.063065
4	0.150220	0.432638	0.595139	0.522489
5	0.006924	0.052945	0.185505	0.401903
6	0.000008	0.000180	0.001878	0.011534
Total	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000

The next table shows the mean, median, and mode for the count of the first, second, third, and fourth coolest numbers in the 300-spin simulations of double-zero roulette.

Summary of the count of the Four Least Frequent Numbers on a Double-Zero Wheel

Order	Mean	Median	Mode
Least	2.61	3	3
Second Least	3.44	3	4
Third Least	3.96	4	4
Fourth Least	4.36	4	4

Count of the Hottest Numbers in 300 Spins of Single-Zero Roulette

In 300 spins, the average number of wins on a single-zero wheel for any number is 300/37=8.11. The next table shows the probability of each count of the four coolest numbers in 300 spins of double-zero roulette. For example, the probability the third most frequent number happens 15 times is 0.015727.

Count of the Hottest Four Numbers in 300 Spins on a Single-Zero Wheel

Observations	Probability Most Frequent	Probability Second Most Frequent	Probability Third Most Frequent	Probability Fourth Most Frequent
25 or More	0.000034	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
24	0.000078	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
23	0.000245	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
22	0.000728	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000
21	0.002069	0.000002	0.000000	0.000000
20	0.005570	0.000018	0.000000	0.000000
19	0.014191	0.000135	0.000000	0.000000
18	0.033833	0.000905	0.000008	0.000000
17	0.074235	0.005202	0.000125	0.000001
16	0.144490	0.025286	0.001624	0.000050
15	0.232429	0.097046	0.015727	0.001286
14	0.269735	0.259360	0.101259	0.021054
13	0.177216	0.382432	0.347102	0.175177
12	0.043266	0.208137	0.429715	0.508292
11	0.001879	0.021373	0.102979	0.283088
10	0.000003	0.000103	0.001461	0.011049
9	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000	0.000002
Total	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000

The next table shows the mean, median, and mode for the count of the first, second, third, and fourth hottest numbers in millions of 300-spin simulations of double-zero roulette.

Summary — Count of the Four Hottest Numbers — Double-Zero Wheel

Order	Mean	Median	Mode
First	14.74	15	14
Second	13.30	13	13
Third	12.50	12	12
Fourth	11.92	12	12

Count of the Coolest Numbers in 300 Spins in Single-Zero Roulette

The next table shows the probability of each count of the four coolest numbers in 300 spins of double-zero roulette. For example, the probability the third coolest numbers will be observed five times is 0.287435.

Count of the Coolest Four Numbers in 300 Spins on a Double-Zero Wheel

Observations	Probability Least Frequent	Probability Second Least Frequent	Probability Third Least Frequent	Probability Fourth Least Frequent
0	0.009926	0.000038	0.000000	0.000000
1	0.079654	0.003324	0.000068	0.000001
2	0.275226	0.062392	0.006791	0.000448
3	0.419384	0.350408	0.140173	0.034850
4	0.200196	0.484357	0.557907	0.406702
5	0.015563	0.098547	0.287435	0.521238
6	0.000050	0.000933	0.007626	0.036748
7	0.000000	0.000000	0.000001	0.000013
Total	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000	1.000000

The next table shows the mean, median, and mode for the count of the first, second, third, and fourth coolest numbers in the 300-spin simulations of single-zero roulette.

Summary of the count of the Four Least Frequent Numbers on a Single-Zero Wheel

Order	Mean	Median	Mode
Least	2.77	3	3
Second Least	3.62	4	4
Third Least	4.15	4	4
Fourth Least	4.56	5	5

The least I hope you have learned from this article is it is to be expected that certain numbers will come up more than others. To put it in other words, it is natural that some numbers will be 'hot' and some 'cool.' In fact, such differences from the mean are highly predictable. Unfortunately, for roulette players, we don't know which numbers will be 'hot,' just that some of them almost certainly will be. I would also like to emphasize, contrary to the Gambler's Fallacy, that on a fair roulette wheel that every number is equally likely every spin and it makes no difference what has happened in the past.

Finally, it should not be interpreted that we give an endorsement to the 888 Casino, which we linked to earlier. I am very bothered by this rule in their rule 6.2.B. Before getting to that, let me preface with a quote from rule 6.1, which I'm fine with.

'If we reasonably determine that you are engaging in or have engaged in fraudulent or unlawful activity or conducted any prohibited transaction (including money laundering) under the laws of any jurisdiction that applies to you (examples of which are set out at section 6.2 below), any such act will be considered as a material breach of this User Agreement by you. In such case we may close your account and terminate the User Agreement in accordance with section 14 below and we are under no obligation to refund to you any deposits, winnings or funds in your account.' -- Rule 6.1

Let's go further now:

The following are some examples of 'fraudulent or unlawful activity' -- Rule 6.2

Next, here is one of many examples listed as rule 6.2.B

'Unfair Betting Techniques: Utilising any recognised betting techniques to circumvent the standard house edge in our games, which includes but is not limited to martingale betting strategies, card counting as well as low risk betting in roulette such as betting on red/black in equal amounts.' -- Rule 6.2.B

Let me make it perfectly clear that all betting systems, including the Martingale, not only can't circumvent the house edge, they can't even dent it. It is very mathematically ignorant on the part of the casino to fear any betting system. Why would any player trust this casino when the casino can seize all their money under the reason that the player was using a betting system? Any form of betting could be called a betting system, including flat betting. Casino 888 normally has a pretty good reputation, so I'm surprised they would lower themselves to this kind of rogue rule.

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Not all roulette games have the same odds. In fact, the house edge of one game can be nearly twice as high as one that looks almost the same.

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MI roulette sites

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Golden Nugget Casino: Golden Nugget Casino has one of the finest online casino sites in the land. For roulette players, there are all of the standard options that you’d expect. There is also a 100/1 game which pays out 100-1 on single number hits. Finally, Golden Nugget is almost certain to have a live dealer roulette game before too long.

How do sweepstakes casinos work?

Sweepstakes contests are legal in nearly every state, often taking the form of marketing promotions like draws and contests. Casinos have been using these laws to offer slots and table games since 2016.

To stay legal, sweepstakes casino bands like Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots and Funzpoints can’t sell you chips to gamble with. Instead, they give you them for free — when you buy a different currency that you use for play-money gaming.

You then use the “free” redeemable currency to play games — which are treated as fast sweepstakes contests. If you win while playing with the redeemable currency, you can swap your winnings for real cash prizes and legally withdraw the money to your bank account.

There are big jackpots to be won — though the selection of table games is more limited.

What to look for in an online roulette casino

When you choose an online casino, there are many factors besides the bonus deals to compare. They include the types of games, which ones are available on your phone, whether the casino has live dealer options and the legal status of each brand.

This list expands on some of those key factors to consider:

Roulette variations available: Most casinos will have a US wheel and a European wheel. The variations expand rapidly from there. You can find French roulette, multi-wheel games, mini-wheels design for smartphones, roulette games with progressive jackpots, multiplayer games and live dealer options. The quality of graphics will also vary between games, with some having 3D effects and realistic betting surfaces.
Bonuses and promotions: Casinos in regulated states often use free play bonuses to attract new players. You should also compare welcome (deposit) bonuses, promotions and loyalty programs. The best casinos work hard to keep loyal players well rewarded. If your current casino does not offer regular promotions, it is time to switch.
Mobile games/apps: For the best experience on your smartphone, you should download a casino app. There are big differences in the number of roulette games available on these apps compared to the options on the desktop/browser casino sites. You also can try out responsive browser casinos on your phone; many will work perfectly after automatically adjusting to your screen size.
Live dealer roulette: Casino table games that are dealt in real time are massively popular. They have a social element (via text) and are visibly fair. Some of the biggest brands in regulated states have set up live dealer studios. Smaller casino brands may not have this option.
Legal and regulated: While many people choose to gamble at offshore casinos, you get zero protection in the (all too frequent) event that your money or bonus disappears. This gives regulated/legal casinos a huge edge. You will know your money is safe and that you have a way to complain if you feel you have been treated unfairly.
Customer support: It is worth checking the reputation of any online roulette site for support before you play. Casinos offer telephone support, instant chat options and email. Friendly and helpful staff to assist with deposits, questions and withdrawals can make the difference between a good casino and a great one.

Live dealer roulette online

You can now re-create the feeling of playing roulette in a brick and mortar casino online. Live dealer casino games are hugely popular. They work by streaming a view of a real roulette table in real time to casino websites and apps. You can verify that the action is live by interacting with the croupier and other players via text chat. Dealers will reply verbally, as they are busy spinning the ball or dealing cards.

A key factor for live dealer roulette is that the games are timed. You bet by dragging and dropping chips onto an overlay of the roulette betting surface. When “no more bets” is called, the ball is spun and winning bets are automatically settled. You can “rebet” or switch numbers each time. If you miss the deadline, the ball spins without your wagers.

In addition to games with a dealer, live dealer casinos often feature auto-roulette. This is a real physical wheel that spins automatically at set intervals.

Roulette odds: the truth in numbers

Roulette has an inherent house advantage of 5.26%. This means that if one bets $100 anywhere on the felt, the player’s expected return is $94.74.

Hold percentage is naturally higher than house advantage. This is because players do not have the bankroll or time to beat the casino in the long run.

Furthermore, roulette affords opportunities to win many multiples of one’s wager, like three, eight, or up to 35 times players’ initial wager. But players can also lose those profits quickly. While other table games have specific wagers manufactured within them that are (in terms of expected value) worse for the player, roulette is generally known by the gambling community to be one of the less friendly games to gambling bankrolls.

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A very key point is that every possible wager is equally disadvantageous to the player. A $10 bet on 00 or RED or EVEN would carry the same negative expected value of -$0.526 (fifty-two point six cents).

The house edge on roulette

Before jumping into the concepts of the gambler’s fallacy, independent events, and mutual exclusivity, it helps to establish a clear thesis that the only way to (legally) affect the casino’s advantage is to play only old-fashioned European Roulette. (It has only one green zero on the felt.)

A fair motto might be the fewer zeros, the better. The standard roulette wheel today, sometimes differentiated as American Roulette, features a zero and double zero. If there are 38 numbers on the felt, but a wager on exactly the correct number pays 35-1, the casino has a 5.26% house advantage on the game.

It’s a little simple math — don’t be alarmed:

Odds of 35-1 means there are 36 total parts.
36/38 = .9474
1 – .9474 = .0526
= 5.26%.

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You can see how on a single roulette wheel, the house advantage is 2.7%. On the unfortunate Sands Roulette, it’s 7.7 %. Conclusion: don’t play triple zero roulette.

It’s important for gamblers to understand that each roulette spin is an independent event. That means previous spins do not impact the odds or probability going forward. There are 38 possible outcomes on a typical double zero roulette game. Eighteen are red, 18 black, and two are green.

There is an 18/38, or about a 47.4%, chance the ball will land on a red or black number. What is the probability that the ball will land on a red number if the past 10 spins landed on red? What if the last 12 spins were black? It’s always 47.4 %, independent from any past or future spins.

Wheel bias

This author, his host, and sponsors clearly and absolutely decry any form of cheating. That said, it would be unfair to ignore in a historical context how players have gained an edge by recording wheel bias.

Ultimately, roulette wheels are man-made. While today’s wheels are manufactured with computer precision, in a past era, the most astute gambler may have been able to record and exploit some of the smallest biases in wheel imperfections.

Online roulette FAQ

What is the best online roulette site?

A large element of the “best” site comes down to personal preference. There are some significant factors aside from the software, games and deposit options that separate online casinos. Bonuses (including ongoing promotions) can be a big factor, alongside the app and service. A popular pick in multiple regulated states is DraftKings Casino. This brand has multiple roulette options like live dealer games, basketball roulette and pro wheels with enhanced graphics.

Which online roulette game has the best odds?

If you can find a site with French roulette, this should be your go-to game. This variant uses a European wheel with a single green zero. If you hit that zero, then you get half of your stake back for any 50% (black/red or odd/even). Some variants of French roulette keep your bet in place for another spin instead. The odds of online roulette are as follows:

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American wheel (double zero): 5.26%
European wheel (single zero): 2.7%
French roulette: 1.35% (for 50/50 bets only) otherwise 2.7%

Some live casinos are now introducing games with a “triple zero.” This offers terrible odds and should be avoided whenever possible.

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Can you make money playing roulette online?

Many systems claim to be able to beat roulette games. They use progressive betting, often alongside complex patterns. While these can reduce variance in the short-term, they cannot beat the house edge over time. Casinos would not offer a game that was beatable.

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You can enjoy bonus money and promotions while playing roulette, which can put the odds of winning in your favor for a while. Over time, the house edge is baked into this game. Play for entertainment and enjoy the wins whenever they come.

Is online roulette rigged?

A great reason to stick to the regulated/legal casinos is that you can be sure that the outcome of wheel spins is fair. This is controlled by random number generator software — which is regularly audited as part of the licensing requirement in all states with legal gambling.

Games like roulette are tested over millions of spins to ensure that the outcome is random.