Part I: Games & Gaming · Wheel Games — Roulette

Racetrack

Roulette

An oval-shaped betting area on the roulette table, typically positioned above the main betting layout, that mirrors the actual order of numbers on the roulette wheel. The racetrack enables players to place called bets (announced bets) quickly and efficiently without the dealer having to manually position chips on the standard layout. The racetrack is divided into sections for Voisins du Zero, Tiers du Cylindre, Orphelins, and Jeu Zero, with the outer ring used for Neighbors bets. Not all roulette tables feature a racetrack; it is standard on European and French roulette tables in premium venues but rare on American roulette tables.

In practice

In Macau and Singapore, racetrack layouts are standard on all European roulette tables. Surveillance should be aware that players using the racetrack are typically more experienced and may be employing sector-based betting strategies.

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