What’s beautiful about roulette is that the game offers players a huge variety of opportunities to bet. However, there are certain limitations that enthusiasts and game lovers alike should take into account and be wary of.
In most land-based casino, these “limitations” will be brandished in every roulette table. It can be found written or indicated in a plaque resting on top of a table and casino goers who wish to try their luck in the game can easily see it. There are also times when the dealer will be the one to show and explain the terms.
Generally, these are called “table limit signs” and the information that lies herein indicates the limitations of the roulette betting placement observed at a particular establishment.
Table limit signs may contain the following:
- Minimum chip denomination – ex. £1.00
- Minimum inside bet – ex. £10.00
- Minimum outside bet – ex. £10.00
- Maximum inside bet – ex. £150.00
- Maximum outside bet – ex. £3,000.00
- Any Way to the Number
There are times when players, especially the beginners, may not understand what’s indicated in the sign, for example in the last line which says “any way to the number.” No need to fret though because we will further explain what they mean below.
Chip Denomination
Normally, player buy chips that they’ll use to bet in the game from the dealer. A stack may contain at least 20 chips and each chip can have different minimum value. This concept applies both in online and offline casino.
In the US, for example, a chip might be worth within the range of £.50 and £2.00. This means, the player has to pay £20.00 for a single stack.
In some casinos, a player who just entered the game may be required to purchase higher than the minimum value of his chips. In this case, the dealer will put a marker, the term of which is known as “lammer” on the rim of the roulette wheel. This will help the dealer know the value of that player’s chips.
Table Minimum (Inside and Outside)
For both inside and outside bets, the table minimum might be the same. But some casinos treat either of which differently. To explain the concept, consider this illustration:
Suppose a casino has a table minimum of £14.00 where each chip is worth 14.00 where each chip is worth £2.00. If a player wants to make an outside bet, he has to put at least 7 chips on every bet so that he can follow the minimum requirement.
Contrary to what many people, the chips a player use cannot be spread in any way he likes it. This means that if he is eyeing to bet on Black, he needs to bet at least 7 chips, and if he is also betting on (for example) the 1st Dozen (1-12), he has to put yet another 7 chips.
The player is, however, not restricted on the kind of bet he wishes to make. He can go for inside bets only, outside bets only, or a combination of both, for each round of spin. This is as long he observes the table minimum.
Table Maximum (Inside and Outside Bets)
The table maximum limit, for instance, in an inside bet varies from place to place. Some have it in between £25.00 and £1,500. There are establishments that set the limit in this manner: Max Inside Bet – £150.00 any way to the number.
This means that the player can make a Straight-up bet for as low as £150.00, a Split for £300.00, or a corner for £600.00, while each of the bet feature a similar number.
For outside bets, the amount may vary between £1,000.00 and £10,000, depending on the casino. The limit, in this case, applies for each singe outside bets made.
Any Way to the Number
For some who doesn’t know it yet, the term means that a player can bet the table max on every possible bet to be made. Should the max is set to £1,000.00, he can absolutely put in £1,000.00 for a Straight-up bet, the same amount on a Split, on a column, etc.
Knowing this information may help the player make well-informed decision especially on how to manage his bankroll and prevent himself from being kicked out of the table for each betting violations made.
