"Round and round and round she goes, where she stops nobody knows!"
2004-02-18
Big Six Wheel Strategy (Casino)
It has to be said that next to Keno the game of Big Six Wheel or Wheel of Fortune is your worst bet in the casino. The house advantage at Big Six ranges from 11.1% to 24% depending on your bet. Compare this to Blackjack which carries a house advantage of less than 1% when using proper Basic Strategy and you can see why this game is a loser. In other words, the best way to win at Big Six Wheel may be not to play it at all, but... if you are determined to give this game a try then there are some steps you can take to minimize the bleeding.
The $1 and $5 slots give the house the lowest house advantage so select those. You may be able to chart the wheel somewhat by observing the game for a few turns before you wager any money. To do this count the number of times the joker symbol goes around the wheel. If you notice that it always seems to do 3 or 3 1/2 revolutions each spin of the wheel it may indicate the dealer is tired or bored and is "in a rhythm." If you notice this is the case try to calculate where you think where the wheel will stop next time and bet the several spaces around that spot.
The most common amount of money wagered here is $1 and rarely would you see a high roller playing this game.
If you really want to try this game just for the fun of it go ahead, but don't waste too much time or money here as there are much better opportunities elsewhere in the casino.