Roulette is a casino game that has offered glamour, mystery, and excitement to gambling dens and casinos since the 17th century. Its rules are simple, but the game offers a surprising level of depth for serious betters and can provide high rewards.
A croupier (that’s the dealer in this case) spins a wheel in one direction, and a small ball rolls around the wheel in the opposite direction. Bets are placed on which numbered compartments the ball will land in as it slows and comes to rest. Each bet type has different odds, but all offer an opportunity to win if correctly guessing the number or group of numbers the ball will land on when it stops.
Before placing a bet, players must purchase chips from the croupier. Each chip is marked with a denomination (either $1 or $100) and color to help players differentiate their wagers. The croupier will also ask each player what they’d like to bet on, and will then assign the proper amount of chips.
When all bets are placed, the croupier will spin the wheel and the players will watch as the ball bounces around the compartments until it finally drops into one of them. Once the winning number is announced, all losing bets are removed from the table and the croupier will pay out the winners.
Getting Started
Before you begin playing Roullete, you must learn the basics of the game and how to bet. You should start by choosing which bet types you are comfortable with and which offer the best chance of success. In general, inside bets offer higher odds of winning, while outside bets offer lower payouts.
The Street Bet/Three Number Bet/Side Bet: Place your chips so that they straddle the line between two rows of numbers on the table map. If either of the two wins, you’ll get a payout of 11-1.
Dozens Bet: This is a wager that the winning number will be in the first, second, or third dozen on the table map. Unlike the other bets, this doesn’t count the 0 or 00 as these aren’t red or black and offer a house edge of 2-1.
It’s a good idea to set a budget before you hit the tables, as each roulette table will have a placard with its minimum and maximum betting limits. This will keep you from going over your bankroll or trying to make risky bets in an attempt to maximize your winnings.