Casino roulette is a game of pure chance where there is no winning strategy every time. However, many players are constantly looking for new either physical or online roulette techniques to maximize their chances. As an enthusiast of this category of games, you should be aware of the forbidden techniques in roulette, meaning those that are not advisable to implement in physical casinos or online operators. In this article, we review the topic !
The Martingale : Forbidden in physical and online casinos
The Martingale is clearly the most commonly used roulette strategy in the world of casino games. It appeals to players because it presents a low risk. Its principle is relatively simple. This technique involves placing an initial bet (e.g., $5 or more for more daring players) and choosing either red or black. If the bet loses, the player must double their base bet on the same color and repeat the process until they win.
Once the player wins a round, they must start again with the same amount of bet as before ($5). However, physical and online casinos are well aware of this technique and mostly oppose it. If you use it subtly at tables or on electronic roulettes, you might get away with it, but if you use it too blatantly, you risk being banned from the establishment.
To discourage players from using the Martingale, some casinos impose maximum betting limits. Therefore, by adhering to the basic principle of the technique, you will eventually reach a point where you cannot double your bet. However, it is statistically very likely that the ball will land on the color you have bet on after a few spins. Thus, you have a good chance of winning some money with the Martingale, which remains the most popular forbidden technique among roulette players.
Forbidden roulette techniques in physical casinos
Moving the roulette table or the ball
Moving the roulette table or the ball during play is undoubtedly one of the worst ideas that could come to mind. This action could at best get you banned from the casino or at worst lead to detention. While it is possible, and some players might have successfully done so without getting caught, we strongly advise against this technique for winning at roulette.
Even if you are tempted by this risky experiment, the key is to move the table without making it too visible, which is almost an exploit. Therefore, avoid giving a strong kick and instead rely on cunning, such as simulating a fall. Nonetheless, your chances of success with this technique are close to zero, and it will mainly bring you a lot of trouble!
Using your phone
Another more inventive but equally complex technique involves using a phone to calculate your winning probabilities. Of course, this is strictly prohibited in physical casinos. However, a news story from 2004 shows that this method can potentially win millions at roulette.
In the case in question, three players managed to win over $1.8 million at the Ritz in London. They used a phone with a scanner connected to a computer that calculated in real-time the 6 numbers on which the ball was most likely to land. Although a complaint was filed by the casino, the cheaters were not pursued by the justice system and were allowed to keep the enormous amount since nothing in the legislation prohibited using a technique that did not physically interfere with the game.
Stealing casino chips
Another technique strictly forbidden for winning at roulette is significantly less subtle than the previous one. It simply involves stealing chips right under the noses of the dealers and surveillance cameras using tape. While the method might sound amusing, it was indeed successfully executed at Sun Casino in Monaco by a player who managed to steal over 500 chips before being caught.
To steal the chips, the player had double-sided tape in the palm of their hand. When placing a chip on the table, the player would simultaneously retrieve other chips from the table. However, with increasingly sophisticated cameras, it is becoming more and more difficult to succeed with such a scheme.
Using fake bills
This technique is not only forbidden in casinos but also completely illegal. A player who attempts this risks serious legal trouble, and counterfeit bill trafficking is severely punished by the law. Moreover, this method is even more to be avoided as establishments have state-of-the-art equipment to detect counterfeit bills. So, forget about trying to win at roulette this way!
Playing in a team
Before surveillance cameras became widespread in physical casinos, secret player associations were a very common technique, particularly in the United States. By playing together, it is possible to effectively circumvent the betting limits imposed by the casino and thus bypass the Martingale's maximum bet.
Thus, by pooling funds with other accomplice players, it is very easy to exceed the maximum bet. However, this forbidden roulette technique has a major drawback: it is easily spotted by the dealer. Indeed, the team of players will bet on the same color, and bets will increase as the rounds progress.
Attempting to bribe the dealer
Much less elaborate and centuries old, the technique of bribing the dealer may sometimes work, provided you have exceptional persuasive power. The bribery attempt may manifest, for example, by offering money to the dealer.
Another technique to gain the favor of dealers is seduction. Of course, dealers are trained to handle such situations, but not everyone has the same strength of character, and some might crack. However, unless you possess extraordinary charm, this forbidden roulette technique is more than risky.
Forbidden roulette techniques in online casinos
To disappoint you, you won’t have more luck winning at online roulette games than at physical casinos. Know that there are no strictly forbidden roulette techniques in online casinos. However, different operators have taken care to think of every detail to prevent very clever players from winning at their expense.
On virtual operators, the Martingale is not forbidden and is sometimes legal, even though industry professionals do not appreciate it. However, to use it, online operators apply betting limits just like physical casinos.
More generally, when playing at an online casino, you have a number of obligations to meet, or you risk being banned or not being able to recover your winnings. For example, most operators offer bonuses related to their roulette games. To benefit from these and retrieve the associated winnings, you must strictly adhere to their betting conditions.
Some unscrupulous players, eager for jackpots, may be tempted to use even more complex methods to achieve their goals. In this regard, it is formally forbidden to use software to influence the outcome of a game or to exploit any potential bugs in the platform.
Sherif Saeed - Copywriter
Last modified on : August 29, 2024
