What is a money wheel?
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A money wheel (also called a big six wheel or wheel of fortune) is a casino game built around a large vertical spinning wheel divided into segments. Players bet on which segment the wheel will stop on and win according to the payout printed on that segment.
How money wheels are structured
Segments are labeled with numbers or symbols. More segments show lower-paying numbers (like 1 or 2) and fewer segments show higher-paying numbers (like 10, 20, or 40). The more segments dedicated to a number, the more likely it lands but the lower the payout. The fewer segments, the higher the payout but the rarer the result.
House edge on money wheels
Money wheels generally carry high house edges compared to other casino games. Traditional big six wheels in land-based casinos often have edges ranging from 11% to 24% on different segments. Evolution’s Dream Catcher is a modernized money wheel with better (though still high on upper numbers) odds. The games are popular because they’re visually engaging and require no prior knowledge to participate.
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