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Earlier in this column, I wrote about the electronic sic bo machine and raised two questions. Firstly, I questioned why the machine stops accepting bets first before transparently covering the dice and shaking them to reveal the outcome. Secondly, I wondered why the dice are not transparent, leading to suspicions of hidden mechanisms inside. In fact, these two points do differ from the manual sic bo rolling method, which is more convincing.
This questioning is not aimed at any particular casino. While visiting various casinos, I observed that the sic bo machines used are supplied by the same manufacturer, belonging to the same model. Therefore, there is no difference between them. Customers who enjoy playing electronic sic bo are numerous, and the tables are often fully occupied, creating a livelier atmosphere compared to manually rolling the dice.
Before the Chinese New Year, I happily witnessed the birth of a new electronic sic bo machine. Similar to the old version, this machine can accommodate eight customers and is well-received. The suggestion was made to eliminate the two doubts mentioned earlier, and if popular, it is likely to become widely available.
The initial impression is satisfying. Firstly, in terms of appearance, it adopts a transparent cover with a metal shield design. After the payout, the metal cover is immediately lowered, and then the dice are shaken using an electronic oscillator. Everyone hears three sounds of "Luo, Luo, Luo," and only then does betting commence. This directly answers the question of why the dice are not shaken before accepting bets.
The dice tray is made of plastic, with a white base color conducive to the built-in TV lens broadcasting. The three transparent red dice are similar to those used in manually rolled sic bo, with similar sizes. While the clarity may not be as good as the old version's large white dice from a distance, the results are clear on the personal betting screen. More importantly, the second point is that it does not make people suspect there are electronic mechanisms inside the dice.
Another surprising design is the three screen options available for bettors to choose from, ranging from complex to simple, each suitable for different preferences. Data-wise, it includes details such as the ratio of big to small bets, the number of times triples occur, and the points rolled. Additionally, it provides a complete display of the big road trend table and the bead plate road. The data storage capacity is up to 200 rolls, even if the casino does not provide road paper and pens, there will be no complaints.
The betting buttons are clear and delicate, using touch-sensitive technology accompanied by a soft "du, du" sound. The old dragging style is no longer used, reducing the chances of accidental touches. It's praiseworthy, and there are four types of silver code bets to choose from, making it more user-friendly and enjoyable to play. During my test, although the first roll immediately encountered a triple-two, forming a triple, I was fortunate to recover a 10-yuan triple bet with an additional 300-yuan big/small bet. This prevented the new machine from winning entirely, as it offered a 1:31 payout for a full triple. With a profit of ten yuan, it was a satisfactory outcome.
At this stage, if you are not immersed in the excitement of the dice rolling unpredictably, the "safety" of the new machine is higher than the old one. However, the same advice remains: making a profit in any gambling game is not easy. Just like the government's advice to citizens, being addicted to gambling is equivalent to throwing money into the sea. Congratulations to everyone for getting rich. |
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Post time 19-11-2023 05:22:51