Reading my blog, you’ve probably noticed I love slots. As I’ve already shared with you, I find playing online casino games enchanting. Indeed, I take advantage of the opportunity to gamble online whenever I feel like it and I even win every now and then.

The game I’ve been playing a lot lately is roulette. There’s something about roulette that brings out the gambler in me. Try as they might, experts could never persuade me that roulette is nothing but a game of chance. There are patterns and there are hot numbers and I’ve got my many wins to prove it that there’s more to it than just luck. Or could it be that I’m falling for the all too common “Gambler’s fallacy”?

But, wait a minute, where does our beloved Mayan theme come into the roulette topic? You see, I haven’t come across a Mayan-themed roulette yet. And I’m not sure I’d like to. Sure, it could be mighty entertaining. Especially, if it’s done the right way. But on the other hand, a Mayan feature would raise the house edge and make the roulette variety less appealing. Let me explain.

You know, the two basic variants of roulette are French and American. The most important difference between those two is in the number of slots on the wheel. French roulette utilises a wheel with 36 numbered slots (1 – 36) and a slot marked with a “0”. American roulette also features 36 numbered slots but then there are two more slots – one is marked with “0” and the other with “00”.

Different types of bets have different odds. For example, a single number bet has odds of 35:1, whereas the red or black bet – 2:1. If you need a more detailed explanation of the rules of roulette, have a look at this website – they also have the individual roulette bets explained quite nicely.

The major outcome of an extra slot, however, is a higher house edge. Higher house edge means lower chances at winning. Nobody wants that, right? Except if game developers manage to tempt you with something you adore…

Imagine a cool roulette variety with an extra Mayan slot, which triggers even cooler extra games when the ball lands on it. In fact, there is a similar roulette game. It’s called Marvel Roulette. Developed by Playtech, it’s based on the classic French roulette. Yet, it has an extra Marvel slot, which triggers free spins and other special features. Yes, if they were to develop a Mayan Roulette just like that one, a player would have lower chances at winning but, boy, would I be eager to try it.

However, I think there’s an even better option. Have you played Ra Roulette by Extreme Live Gaming? It is a roulette game based on the popular Novomatic slot Book of Ra. Not only can you play the classic roulette game but you can bet on a special side bet – a 1-reel slot with awesome Egyptian symbols. Each symbol has different odds. A classic roulette table, ancient symbols and slots – all rolled into one! Now, that would make a dreamy Mayan Roulette, don’t you think?