Roullete is one of the most popular casino games in the world, especially for players who like to place bets based on pure chance. It is easy enough for beginners to learn but also offers a level of depth that will challenge even experienced players.
Roulette is played with a small ball and a rotating numbered wheel. Players place bets by placing chips on a betting mat, the precise placement of each chip indicating the bet made. Bets on six numbers or less are known as Inside bets, and those on 12 numbers or more are called Outside bets. The numbers on the wheel are arranged in a random pattern and alternate between red and black, with one additional green pocket labelled 0 on European-style wheels and a second extra green 00 on American tables.
The croupier then spins the wheel and the ball rolls around in an erratic fashion until it comes to rest in one of the compartments that mark a number. If the player made a bet on that number, he or she wins. If the ball lands in a zero, the player loses.
A successful bet requires correctly predicting where the ball will land, which means choosing a specific number or group of pockets based on their position, whether they are odd or even, and the color of the number (red or black). The payout odds for each type of bet are listed below.
Some bets are called Announced bets and have their own unique names that must be learned by heart if the player is to enjoy the game properly. These bets are not available on all tables but can be found on most online European Roulette variants.
When the croupier announces no more bets, the players must cash out their winnings and the losing bets will be cleared off the table. Winning bets are then placed in a special area of the table and marked with a marker. Once the table is empty and the winner has been paid, play begins again.
When you are ready to play, choose a roulette table that is within your budget and read the placard on the table describing the minimum and maximum bets allowed. Then, select the bet size that will allow you to make the most of your money. Remember that dipping into your winnings to increase your bets will only decrease the likelihood of hitting them next time around.
