Overview:
Whoever invented this game understood the terminology, House Advantage. They also
call this game "The Wheel of Fortune" and they play this game using a large
vertical wheel divided into sections.
The Game: The player bets on what denomination on which the wheel will stop. They usually
divide the wheel into seven categories, obviously the more common the payout the more
frequent section on the wheel. This game is not for the true gambler. It is a tourist trap
at best. The table below shows the odds, payoffs and options a player can bet on when
playing Big Six. The table also shows the House Advantage that is very high.
Bet On
Payout Odds
# on Wheel
House Advantage
$1
1:1
24
11.11%
$2
2:1
15
16.67%
$5
5:1
7
22.22%
$10
10:1
4
18.52%
$20
20:1
2
22.22%
Joker
40:1
1
24.07%
Casino
Logo
40:1
1
24.07%
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