Chair, Editorial Board
Amelia Okonkwo
Former academic statistician; co-author of the variance paper; host of the Spring Variance Nights series.
Publications
A journal for people who love the wheel.
Peer-reviewed research papers. Long-form articles. Interviews and editorials. All original. All reviewed.
Strategy & Reference Articles
gameplay · 6 min
American vs European vs French Roulette
A detailed comparison of the three main roulette variants—wheel layouts, house edges, and which version gives you the best odds.
Amelia Okonkwo · 2025-10-20
content · 7 min
Understanding the House Edge
What the house edge actually means, how it's calculated for every bet type, and why it's the most important number in any casino game.
Rajat Chatterjee · 2025-09-10
gameplay · 7 min
Inside vs Outside Bets Explained
Every bet on the roulette layout explained—from straight-up numbers to red/black, with payouts, odds, and which to use when.
Amelia Okonkwo · 2025-08-20
content · 6 min
Martingale and Why It Fails
An honest look at the Martingale betting system—how it works, why it's popular, and the mathematical reality that makes it dangerous.
Rajat Chatterjee · 2025-07-25
gameplay · 5 min
La Partage and En Prison Rules
How France's special roulette rules cut the house edge in half on even-money bets—and how to find tables that offer them.
Sophie Marchand · 2025-06-05
content · 6 min
Live Dealer vs RNG Roulette
The real differences between live dealer roulette and RNG (Random Number Generator) roulette—speed, fairness, experience, and which to choose.
Marcus Webb · 2025-05-15
content · 6 min
Bankroll Discipline for Roulette
How to set a session budget, choose bet sizes that match your bankroll, and leave the table with your dignity (and some money) intact.
Sophie Marchand · 2025-04-15
content · 7 min
Spotting Rigged Wheels (And Why It's Rarely What You Think)
The truth about wheel bias, rigged roulette, and how to tell the difference between bad luck and a genuinely unfair game.
Marcus Webb · 2025-03-10
Call for Papers · Spring window
We are reading submissions through June 30.
We are especially interested in statistical studies, pedagogical research, and long-form historical essays.
Latest research papers
published
Variance Analysis Across 10,000 European Wheel Sessions
We present a systematic study of within-session variance across ten thousand simulated European roulette sessions spanning 100 to 1,000 spins. We compare outside-bet and inside-bet strategies, quantify the effect of session length on both variance and perceived streakiness, and propose a bankroll scaling heuristic that accommodates the heavy tails we observed in shorter sessions. Our findings suggest that the practitioner's intuition about streaks is largely driven by the first 200 spins of a session; players who weather this period see variance behavior converge toward theoretical expectations thereafter.
Amelia Okonkwo · Rajat Chatterjee
published
Player Psychology and Chip Denomination Selection
This study examines how chip denomination choice influences player behavior at the table. Through a mixed-methods survey of 412 recreational players and observational data from four partner venues, we find that players systematically under-weight the cumulative risk of low-denomination chips and over-weight the nominal value of high-denomination chips. The effect is pronounced in sessions where the starting bankroll is presented as a single high-denomination chip. We propose a simple presentation heuristic for session hosts.
Mira Lindqvist
published
Regional Variations in Casino Dealer Etiquette: A Comparative Study
Dealer etiquette varies substantially across regions, affecting not only player enjoyment but also the tempo and observed variance of play. We document etiquette norms across twenty venues in six countries, with a focus on spin rhythm, player interaction, and tipping customs. We argue that these norms are more than decoration: they shape the statistical profile of a session.
Hiroshi Ueda · Elena Marchetti
Featured articles
The First Table: A Letter to New Players
If you have never sat at a roulette table before, read this first. Everything else waits. The table waits. The dealer waits. And we waited for you too.
Amelia Okonkwo
Why We Chose European Wheels First
An editorial on why the foundation curriculum of Roulette Community teaches the European layout before the American one — and why that ordering matters.
Rajat Chatterjee
A Visit to the Hampstead Home Circle
On a Thursday evening in north London, six people sit around a green-felted dining table. Between them sits a quiet little wheel. This is how communities start.
Mira Lindqvist
The Quiet Ambition of Regulars
Regulars look relaxed. Do not let the posture fool you. Behind every relaxed regular is a patient, specific ambition.
Hiroshi Ueda
Featured authors
Deputy Chair
Rajat Chatterjee
Curriculum lead for the Foundation program; trained many current chapter hosts.
Behavioral Science Lead
Mira Lindqvist
Behavioral economist by training; author of the chip denomination study.
Editorial process
Step 1
Submit
Author submits via the form, including an abstract and keywords.
Step 2
Initial read
An editor reads within five business days and flags scope issues.
Step 3
Peer review
Two blind peer reviewers provide structured feedback.
Step 4
Decision
The editorial board decides: accept, revise, or decline.
Write. Review. Read.
Publications is a living document of how our community thinks about the wheel.
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Research Highlights
Key findings from our journal.
Finding
Impact: High
Statistical Independence and the Gambler's Fallacy
Confirmed across 2.4 million simulated spins: prior outcomes have zero predictive value for future outcomes on a fair wheel.
Finding
Impact: High
Wheel Bias Detection: A Methodological Review
Existing bias detection methods require sample sizes that are practically unachievable at normal play speeds. Community consensus: bias detection is not a viable strategy.
Finding
Impact: Medium
Variance Management in Short Sessions
Session length is the primary driver of outcome variance. Short sessions (<50 spins) produce wildly variable results even on optimal bet sizing.
By the Numbers
A growing body of work.
47
Papers published
312
Articles published
94
Contributing authors
1,840
Citations in external works
28
Peer reviewers on board
6
Years of publication history
Submission Guidelines
What we accept and how.
Length
Research papers: 3,000–8,000 words. Articles: 800–3,000 words. Editorials: up to 1,500 words.
Format
Plain text or Markdown preferred. Equations in LaTeX. Tables in CSV or Markdown table format.
Abstract
Required for research papers. 150–250 words. Must include methodology, key finding, and conclusion.
Citations
APA format. All statistical claims must be cited. Original data must be attached or linked.
Scope
Mathematics of roulette, history, psychology, etiquette, pedagogy, and community studies. No gambling system promotion.
Ethics
No content promoting gambling as a wealth-building strategy. No false probability claims. No minor participation.
Collaboration
Ways to contribute beyond solo authorship.
Co-authorship
Expert certification or above
Pair with a more experienced author to jointly develop a paper. The senior author leads; the co-author contributes research, data, or a specific section.
Peer Review
Advanced certification or above
Review submitted papers before publication. Reviewers receive structured feedback templates and are listed in our reviewers' directory.
Editorial Board
Master certification or above
Stand for election to the editorial board. Board members make final publication decisions and guide journal strategy.
Translation
Foundation certification
Translate published articles into other languages. Translations are published alongside the original and count toward points.