(From Rogues and Vagabonds of the Race-Course.)
The thirty-six divisions of the English roulette-table into which the ball falls, are thus designated:—
Two Crowns.
Two Feathers.
Three Yellows.
Four Blues.
Ten Reds.
Fifteen Blacks.
| The odds laid are— | The proper odds being— | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Against | Crown | 12 to 1 | 17 to 1 |
| „ | Feather | 12 to 1 | 17 to 1 |
| „ | Yellow | 8 to 1 | 11 to 1 |
| „ | Blue | 5 to 1 | 8 to 1 |
| „ | Red | 2 to 1 | 13 to 5 |
| „ | Black | 1 to 1 | 7 to 5 |
Any one not acquainted with the roulette man would almost marvel that with such immense odds in his favour, he should think it necessary to cheat; but to cheat is his delight and recreation.