Sigma Derby
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Sigma Derby is an electro-mechanical horse race used for gambling. Up to ten players can buy in with quarters and place bets on the five horses; a quinella of two horses in any order pays out according to the odds. The house has roughly a 10-20% advantage, depending on the machine. [1]
On June 9, 2007 the first BigEmpire.com Sigma Derby Handicapper's Challenge was held to determine the best Sigma Derby player in the world. It was held in front of many spectators at the New Frontier Hotel and Casino. Bob Black of Minneapolis, Minnesota won the championship after hitting a 6-1 horse combination on the very last race of the tournament.
After the closing of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino, the only remaining Sigma Derby machine in Las Vegas can be found at the MGM Grand Las Vegas as of May 6, 2011.[2]. As of September 19, 2011 there are two Sigma Derby machines near the sportsbook area of the MontBleu casino/resort in Stateline, Nevada, and there's another machine at the Royal River Casino & Hotel in Flandreau, South Dakota.
[edit] Gallery
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The 2007 Sigma Derby Handicapper's Challenge
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Bob Black wins Sigma Derby Championship
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Sigma Derby Trophy
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Bob Black with some of Canada's top Sigma Derby enthusiasts
[edit] References
- ^ ♠Derby Horse Racing Game - Strategy and Odds - The Wizard of Odds
- ^ EastCoastGambler (2011-05-06). "Sigma Derby Alive And Well at MGM Grand". VegasChatter.com. http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2011/5/6/122914/4830/vegas-travel/Sigma_Derby_Alive_And_Well_at_MGM_Grand. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
