Joseph U.
Yelp
Deceptive Video Roulette at Jamul Casino - BE WARNED!
I have played roulette at many casinos, but nothing could have prepared me for the misleading setup at Jamul Casino. The moment I walked in, I noticed a seemingly standard automated roulette table, though strangely empty. I should have taken that as a warning. Feeling confident, I placed a $40 bet, leaned over to watch the ball spin--and guess what? There was NO BALL.
I double-checked. Still no ball. I waved over security, thinking surely this was a mistake or some kind of malfunction, but no. I was informed that this was "video roulette." Let me be clear--this table has a physical, spinning roulette wheel, but the spin is completely fake, just there for show while the results are controlled by a computer screen. At no point was there any clear signage warning players about this deceptive setup.
At every other casino I've been to, roulette is a game of physics--gravity, friction, chance--not an algorithm hiding behind a phony spinning wheel. This setup is misleading, and the fact that the table was empty makes it obvious that other players have already figured out the scam. If the game is digital, fine--but be upfront about it! Put up clear signs informing players that the wheel is just for decoration and that they're actually playing a computer screen.
Imagine a bingo hall did this?! My grandmother would be up in arms!
This experience felt like a blatant attempt to trick players into thinking they were engaging with an automated real, fair game. I left feeling cheated and disgusted. If you enjoy real roulette, stay far away from Jamul Casino.