Let's say a friend of yours tells you to bet on 23, and if it comes up to bet all the winnings on 23 to repeat. The odds of that happening are 1,444 to 1. This is based on multiplying 38 X 38, since there are 38 numbers on the wheel. Now let's say that when you walk up to the table the ball has just landed on 23. The only thing that matters now is the next spin, and the odds of 23 repeating are still 37 to 1.
Most casinos deal the cards face-up to keep the players from bending, crimping or marking the cards.
Needless to say, every boss in the joint was watching the game. The player peeked at his first two cards, then at the second two. One of the bosses came running up. The player grinned as he turned the four cards over. They were all 10s.