Roulette table layout

Abstract

The thirty-six numbered, rectangular grid atop the betting surface of a standard casino roulette table, configured in 3 rows of twelve, if juxtaposed into an arrangement having rotated the grid 90 degrees, yields surprisingly advantageous results for both the casino and the players, by simplifying surveillance, enhancing player comfort, speeding up play, and enabling more convenient wagering.

1 . An improved roulette table layout comprising:
 a. A four-sided rectangular shaped table top having a first short side, a second short side, and two long sides connecting the short sides so as to define the four-sided rectangular shaped table top;
 i. said first short side having located proximately therein a roulette wheel and a station for a dealer; 
 ii. the second short side being located opposite of said first short side and designated for player stations; 
 iii. the two long sides being located opposite one another, at least one of which being designated for player stations; and 
   b. A betting surface being a layout in the proximate center of the table top between the roulette wheel and the second short side, said layout being substantially defined by a thirty-six numbered betting grid arranged in three columns of twelve numbers each, and said grid thus having twelve rows of three numbers each, and said columns having a top and a bottom;   
       the improvement consisting essentially of rotating the betting grid 90 degrees and therefore having each of the columns of the grid juxtaposed to extend from their top at one long side of the table top to their bottom at 
       the opposite long side of the table top; 
       whereby, players at either long side player station, and at the second short side player station are able to more readily place their own bets, with each number on the grid being within arm's reach, negating the need for dealer assistance.