AhBoy123 , yours is an interesting observation ,
In a
properly regulated casino (like those licensed in Singapore or reputable jurisdictions), the roulette wheel and ball spin are supposed to be purely random, and strict controls exist to ensure fairness. Dealers are trained to spin the ball and wheel at varying speeds, but they are
not allowed to deliberately influence where the ball lands — doing so would be cheating and a serious violation.
However, in
unregulated casinos, especially on some offshore cruise ships or in shady backroom setups, manipulation
can and does happen, though it’s not always easy to prove.
What you describe — the dealer
intentionally causing the ball to fly off the wheel to force a re-spin — is plausible
if:
- They want to redo the spin when too many people bet heavily on certain numbers or sections.
- They hope to change the outcome to favour the house.
This is a classic
low-level manipulation tactic in unregulated or poorly monitored venues. A skilled dealer could “accidentally” cause a re-spin — and time it to break a streak that’s too favourable for players.
Roulette outcomes are determined by:
- Wheel speed
- Ball speed
- Where the dealer drops/releases the ball
- Any slight imperfections in the wheel or ball track
A very skilled croupier could influence the ball by:
- Controlling the release point
- Adjusting spin strength
- Using subtle “dealer signature” techniques (though this is usually used by advantage players, not the house)
Causing a “fly out” for a re-spin is crude but possible if management looks the other way.
If you notice:
- Frequent re-spins when the table is hot for players.
- Patterns of the ball flying out “accidentally.”
- Dealers who look stressed when players win too much.
…it’s a red flag the game may not be fair.
On a
cruise ship, regulation can be murky. Some are licensed under weaker offshore jurisdictions and oversight is lax.
- If you suspect manipulation, stop playing. The odds are bad enough without the house cheating.
- Play only in properly regulated casinos.
- On cruise ships, assume the house rules all — they own the wheel, the ball, and the dealer.