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addition to these currency symbols, there are two
additional symbols that pay off at $40. One is usually
the house logo or symbol, and the other is some
kind of ornate symbol, such as the American bald
eagle or a joker.
There is also a layout on which players may bet
money or chips, and the payouts are either in dollar
coins or casino chips. If the payoff is more than
$5, the player has the option of receiving dollars
or casino chips; below that amount he gets dollars.
To bet on this game, players must put their cash
or chips on any one of the wheel symbols duplicated
on the layout. There are spaces for all the denominations
mentioned, and separate bets can also be made on
the two special symbols.
These bets must be made prior to the spin of the
wheel; some casinos will allow wagering while the
wheel is in spin, but once it starts slowing down,
any bets made will be rejected by the dealer.
This game is not a very popular one, but the casino
makes a sure and steady income from it nevertheless.
Only one dealer is needed to spin the wheel and
collect and pay off bets. In most casinos the dealer
has much time on his hands; in Las Vegas I've often
seen dealers standing by the hour, arms folded,
waiting for business, occasionally spinning the
wheel just to keep in practice.
Betting often picks up when the casino showroom
empties out, for then many young and unsophisticated
couples who may have seen these wheels at carnivals
stop to play them. The action sometimes gets hot,
but never heavy, for the betting is rarely more
than a few dollars on any one symbol.
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