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This article discusses everything you need to know about buying your own professional Roulette wheel. If you don’t carefully consider the advice, you can end up buying a wheel that’s nothing like real wheels in today’s casinos, except that it “looks” much the same. Different wheels can produce very different spins.

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The full size roulette wheel

The full size of a roulette wheel you would find in casinos is 80cm straight across the middle. This measures from the very outer parts. It is 32 inches.

The roulette wheel brands you can buy

The most common wheel designs are John Huxley, Cammegh and Abbiati. There are many other brands, but these are the most common. Unless you are using the wheel just for fun, don’t buy the cheap ABS plastic wheels you’ll find on Ebay. Buy one of the real designs and brands used in casinos.

Should you buy an older design?

You can still find wheels that are over a century old, but they are very different to modern wheels. I’m assuming you are looking for a wheel to practice your roulette system, or perhaps test a roulette computer. And you aren’t going to benefit by testing on a wheel that’s very different to what you’ll play against. I suggest purchasing a design that’s no more than 5 years old. Modern casinos still have wheels that are even 30 years old, but they are rare. They only exist today because most casinos regularly maintain their wheels. In fact many casinos have their own in-house wheel refurbishing service.

Should you buy any wheel design?

To any inexperienced player, all roulette wheels would look much the same. But on closer inspection, you will notice different metal deflectors (diamonds), types of pockets, different angles of particular components and so on. Seemingly subtle differences can make a roulette wheel easy to predict, or near impossible to predict. Things to look for include:

1. Size and shape of diamonds: these are the metal deflectors the ball usually hits. From a distance, the diamonds may appear to be the same on different wheels. But have a closer look. Smaller diamonds with irregular shapes tend to produce the most random spins. But it is actually the combination of other wheel features, and the diamonds, that determine the predictability of spins.

2. Height and shape of pocket separators: these are the pieces of metal between pockets. Some have straight edges, while some kind of the “V” shape, which is designed to deflect the ball in one of two directions. Also the shapes of the pockets themselves make a big difference to how the ball will bounce.

Every small part of modern roulette wheels is purposefully designed. Again have a very close look and try to understand what the ball will do at each point. You may begin to appreciate the effort taken to carefully design the wheels for maximum unpredictability. But you may also begin to understand what would inevitably make spins more predictable. Almost always, a particular feature is a double-edged sword, meaning it may make the spin less predictable in some cases, but more predictable in others.

Should you buy a used or ex-casino wheel?

Generally Roulette wheel manufacturers are not permitted to sell wheels to the public. There are exceptions if you know someone in the company, although it is sometimes even illegal to own a roulette wheel. But in most parts of the world, it is perfectly legal provided you don’t use it to run an illegal casino.

For most people, the only option to own a real casino wheel is to buy an ex- casino wheel.

There are a number of reasons why a casino will replace a particular wheel. Sometimes it becomes obsolete and replaced with a new model. Or perhaps it fails a roulette wheel bias test, and needs to be replaced because players are exploiting it. At least these are the two main reasons.

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Your reason for purchasing the wheel will determine whether or not a particular wheel will be suitable. For example, if you want a wheel just to play with friends for fun, just about any wheel will do. If you want a wheel to test bias analysis, you will probably find that most used wheels do have a bias. But if you want to test the roulette computer, then it is okay for a wheel to have a bias because most roulette computers do not bother with assessment for bias. Wheel bias is a condition where particular winning numbers occur more frequently than others. Usually the edge you can get from a biased wheel is only a few percent, whereas the edge from a roulette computer can be well over 100%.

The main problem with buying a used roulette wheel

It is not a problem if a wheel has various bumps and dense around the edges. These are purely cosmetic and do not affect the operation of the wheel. The main problem with used roulette wheels is the ball track becomes worn and cracked. The ball track is made from a kind of epoxy resin. On all wheels, eventually it cracks and is very difficult to repair. The effect of this is the ball tends to fall off the ball track at particular points more than others. This leads to dominant diamonds, which is the condition where the ball hits particular diamonds more than others. And ultimately it makes the roulette spins much more predictable.

Just about every roulette wheel has dominant diamonds. However, on a very well maintained wheel in good condition, it occurs because the wheel is not placed on level surface. Even a 1 mm difference in height between sides of the roulette wheel will cause the dominant diamond effect.

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This can be corrected by more accurately levelling the wheel, although it is very difficult even with precision equipment. This is why almost every roulette wheel has significant dominant diamonds. The difference is with a used wheel with a badly worn ball track cannot be corrected by more carefully levelling the wheel.

There is not much difference between a dominant diamond on a used wheel, and a dominant diamond on a brand-new wheel in perfect condition. But the significant difference is the ball will not roll smoothly on the used wheel’s ball track.

You will notice that on a new wheel, the ball rolls very smoothly and gradually decelerates. But on an older wheel, even in casinos today, the ball may be released very quickly only to suddenly decelerate. This is a sign of a worn ball track. Another way of knowing if the ball track is worn is the ball may not roll more than 12 revolutions before falling, if the ball track is worn.

Where can you buy real roulette wheels?

First I suggest contacting the wheel manufacturers and asking if they will sell you a new wheel. If they don’t, ask about used stock. Another option is eBay. Don’t be fooled by imitation wheels that look like the originals. There are many cheaper wheels that are manufactured in China, although they are considerably easier to beat than the wheels used in modern casinos.

Conclusion

Again consider what you intend to use the wheel for. If you are a professional player and testing a system, consider the system you are using. If you are using a roulette computer, then it is important that the ball track is in good condition. In fact a worn ball track can make roulette computer predictions less accurate. The ball may hit particular diamonds more than others, but the ball deceleration rate will be erratic and unpredictable. If you intend to test a roulette computer, then I advise a relatively new wheel with a ball track that is in good condition.

If you intend to test a system that involves predicting the winning number before ball release, then just about any real roulette wheel would usually be acceptable. The exception is if you’re method a prediction utilities physical defects, such as roulette wheel bias techniques do.

So you’re looking to buy a roulette wheel in the UK? The good news is it’s one of the easiest regions in the world to acquire the same type of wheels used in real casinos. They are much the same wheels you will also find at live roulette tables online.

Wheel Manufacturers

There are two main suppliers of wheels in the world. The first and oldest is John Huxley, which is from London, right in the heart of the UK. The other main wheel supplier is Cammegh, which is also based in the UK. However, both these suppliers operate throughout the world.

There are a few other manufacturers, with probably the next major one being Abbiati, which is based in Italy.

Which Wheel Should You Buy?

Generally any of the three manufacturers are provide state-of-the-art roulette wheels. They all have a similar lifespan, with the exception of the John Huxley Mk7, which comes with an optional Velstone Ball track. This particular type of service is essentially more durable, and will last longer. It is slightly more expensive, but worth it.

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But this type of ball track doesn’t mean it’s impervious to damage. After significant use, the ball will have created a small groove along the ball track. And if you use a ball size that’s significantly different to the one that created this groove, the ball may not roll smoothly. If you attempt to gently sand down this groove, you can cause permanent damage.

The groove occurs on any type of roulette wheel. But normal ball tracks are more prone to various cracks. You can still get the cracks in Velstone ball tracks, but they are less likely to occur.

Ultimately the design and manufacturer you choose needs to be fit for whatever purpose you intend for the wheel. For example, if you are purchasing to test your roulette strategies, you particularly need a real wheel in good condition. You can also use one of the online casinos such as Dreamz, which is based in the UK. Such live online casinos use real wheels which can be viewed by live WebCam. If you play online, live casinos are the only ones we recommend. Some of the online casinos allow play for fun accounts, where no real money is needed. The only downside is if you are testing your system, you need to wait for each spin. This limits the amount of spins you can play, so your tests won’t be as thorough. Or at least it will take longer to do proper testing.

New Or Used Wheel?

Keep in mind used wheels are removed from casinos for good reasons. The most common reason is that the wheel has developed a bias or defect.

Generally none of the major manufacturers will sell you a new wheel, unless you operate your own casino. Wheel manufacturers will only sell members of the public used wheels. The used wheels almost always come from casinos. While some casinos have in-house wheel repair specialists, most don’t. So when a wheel develops a defect, it can either be sent away for repairs, or replaced. Some defects are too troublesome to repair, in which case the wheel is replaced. And this is the kind of wheel you usually find for sale via eBay, or as ex-casino stock.

Depending on what you want to use wheel for, the typical defects aren’t usually a problem. Usually the first part to wear down is the ball track. This is a critical part, and what you need to look at first when considering the use wheel.

To determine the state of the ball track, ask the seller to send you one clear video of a ball being spun hard on the wheel. If the ball decelerates very gradually, with a nice even pace, it usually means the ball track is in good condition.

If the ball suddenly decelerates, or makes a chattering sound, this indicates the ball track is in poor condition. Photos you may see on eBay do not clearly show cracks and problems with the ball track. But one clear spin with a fast release of a ball very clearly shows any problems.

In cases where the ball track is in bad condition, the ball will tend to fall from the ball track at specific points more than others. This is easily observed by noting which diamond is hit by the ball on each spin. This effect is known as dominant diamonds, and is caused by a combination of an un-level wheel, and a deformed or degraded ball track. This causes the spins to be more predictable than they should be. So if you are purchasing a wheel with such a strong defect, it may not give you a realistic idea of how effective your system or strategy is. After all, it makes no sense to practice on an easily beaten wheel.

This is not to say that real casino wheels don’t have dominant diamonds. In fact, almost every modern wheel in today’s casinos has a significant dominant diamond effect. Basically it is almost unavoidable, even on new wheels. Even if the casino very carefully levels the wheel, they only need to be inaccurate by 1 mm, and a significant dominant diamond or area will form. Furthermore, even slight wear and tear on the ball track will lead to certain areas being worn down more than others. This is because when the dealer releases the ball, there is significantly more friction at the ball release point. This causes minor scratches and deformations to occur on the ball track at the point of release. This affects snowballs to create a ball track that is not identical along the whole length of the track.

Conclusion

Almost every use wheel has defects of some kind. You will find it very difficult to purchase a new wheel, in the UK or anywhere in the world. The exception is if you purchase a cheaper wheel from China. These are usually imitation wheels, but they are not normally used in real modern casinos. They are designed more for illegal underground casinos, or for home entertainment purposes.

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In any case, the most important part of any wheel you purchase is the ball track. Cosmetic problems such as dents and scratches on the outside of the wheel should not be such a concern for you, in particularly if you are using the wheel to test roulette systems or strategies. The only other part which causes a significant problem is pockets which are made from plastic. The glue under them comes loose, and can lead to a bias. But this is not much of a problem unless you are testing a wheel bias strategy, which wouldn’t make sense because bias is specific to individual wheels.