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Advantages To The House 
 
  Several reasons the game is attractive to players and casinos, are outlined on the Misc page. In addition:
 
  Normal game action is not interrupted or slowed down. Unlike card game side bets that require special procedures and/or analysis on every hand, here the dealer does nothing special unless there is a repeat with players participating. And even then, the delay is normally very minimal.
 
  It is simple for dealers and floor people to learn and to operate.
 
  Level 1 pays $20 - 55% of what a regular bet would pay, so this side bet is not unattractive to players.
 
  Level 2 pays $250 - 52% MORE than what a typical player who presses the bet by $3 would have won ($161), making this a very attractive bet to the players. (See the Comparison section of the Standard Payout page for the math.)
 
  There are already players that prefer to play the last number hit. This is a natural for them.
 
  It is easy to explain. Dealers can simply say, "You're betting that the last number will hit again. And again. And again. And again. If it does, you win the jackpot total shown. And if it only repeats once, you still win."
 

Exposure / Comments / Warnings 
 
  As shown in the Probability section of the Math page, it is possible for the Level 4 jackpot to be hit several times in near succession. While that is extremely unlikely, budgeting part of the coin-in towards the next jackpot, and another part towards exposure, makes such a financial hit less costly.
 
  Because all participating players bet and win at the same time, the jackpot payout is PER PLAYER, and not split among the players. Therefore, the progressive jackpot total should increment a set amount, regardless of the number of players participating, for every spin where at least one player at the table is participating. As a consequence, there is a possibility of having more players in the game than average when the progressive jackpot hits. This can result in a payout that is greater than the amount collected. However, this is a relatively small risk, and is complemented by the opposite possibility - that of having fewer players participating than average when it hits. Still, because of this, it is recommended that the casino budget of a portion of the coin-in as a reserve towards this exposure.
 
  There is debate whether Roulette dealers can spin with accuracy causing the ball to land where they want. Much of the debate talks about the dealer hitting a specific zone on the wheel. A dealer with spin control that is trying to influence the outcome of this jackpot, has to hit a specific number, not just a specific zone, and has to hit the number consecutively, not just hit the specific number often. So, although this jackpot can be exploited by player who has teamed with such a dealer, the regular game is much more easily exploited by such a team.
 
Multiple Simultaneous Winners 
 
  Simultaneous qualifies as, a table having at least one repeat while another table also has at least one repeat, and both tables have not yet had a non-repeat, and both tables have not yet had four repeats for the Level 4 payout.
 
  In such a situation, the system can be set to pay both tables based upon the progressive amount that was in effect when the bets were placed, or the first table to come to a resolution will be paid based upon the current jackpot amount, while the second table to come to a resolution will be paid based upon the revised jackpot amount.
 
  No matter which option the casino chooses, a late bettor, if allowed, will always be paid based upon the revised jackpot amount.
 
Misc  
 
  Roulette Wheel: If played as a progressive, the jackpot is pooled with other tables. Therefore all tables with the jackpot must be the same type, or a separate jackpot needs to be established for playing on single and double zero tables. Some jurisdictions, including NJ and PA, allow casinos to use a double zero wheel on a single zero table, with the proviso that any spin resulting in a double zero, is treated like a no?spin. Placing this jackpot bet on a single zero table with a double zero wheel, means that hitting a double zero can play for this side bet only ? all other bets will push. While having the double zero position play for this single bet and push for other bets may need Gaming approval, objections seem unlikely. Note: Probabilities discussed on this website are based on a double zero wheel.
 
  Table Opening: Since this bet is that the next spin matches the prior spin, there are a number of options available for the first spin when a table opens. These same options can be available when an inactive table gets new players.
1) Worst Option: Do not allow this bet for the first spin.
2) Better: Use the prior spin if it is still indicated on the slide rule, or as indicated on the electronic history display.
3) Best Option: Allow the first player at the table to pick the number.
 
  No Spin: The dealer's control panel includes a "Reset / Override" key switch to be used if a token acceptor has malfunctioned and not dropped the token in the slot, or if the number of tokens showing as accepted in the dealer's display does not agree with the number of tokens removed from the bucket. In that case, the ball can be stopped and "No Spin" called. This is also used as a backspace key, canceling the prior buttons, one at a time. When the "Reset / Override" is used to cancel the "No More Bets" button, the tokens are returned to the players, the "No Win" must be pressed to unlock the token acceptors, and the players must bet them again if they choose to participate after the "No Spin" occurrence.
 
  Game and Budgets: The house has the option of selecting the maximum number of repeats, and whether to use a simple or progressive payment format. When using the simple payment format, the house can set any payment amount. When using the progressive payment format, the house has the option to alter the progression unit, and jackpot seed value. Levels 1, 2 and 3, can be either a simple payment or a percentage, with the house setting the payment and percentage amounts. Values presented in this website are suggestions only, based on the analysis shown.