How to Play Roulette?

Roulette has been a game of excitement since the 17th century. This word has been derived from the French meaning “small wheel”. This is a gambling game where players bet on the black or red numbered compartment of a revolving wheel of a small ball which is generally spun in the opposite direction will come to rest within.

Roulette is generally a banking game where bets are placed against the bank which is also known as the proprietor of the game.

This article will be your easy guide to the Roulette game, and we will break down the roulette game rules so that you can place your bets wisely and win every time you play this game.

Roulette Game Rules

To understand the game in-depth, you need to understand the basics of roulette game rules. 

Aim: This is to predict where the ball is going to land.

Bet: Place chips on the number or group of numbers.

Payout: According to your prediction, win from 1x to 35x.

Types of Bets

Inside Bets or Specific Picks

• Straight-up betting on number 1 which pays 35 to 1
• Split betting on number 2 which pays 17 to 1
• Street betting on number 3 which pays 11 to 1
• Corner betting on number 4 which pays 8 to 1
• 6-line betting on number 6 which pays 5 to 1

Outside Bets or General Picks

• Color betting in red or black which pays in 1 to 1
• Even or odd betting which pays 1 to 1
• Column betting on 12 numbers of a column that pays 2 to 1
• Dozen betting is on 1st 12, and 2nd 12, etc which pays 2 to 1
• High or low bets 1-18, 19-26 which also pay 1 to 1

Apart from this, there is a specific game term known as “house edge”, and it is crucial to know how it affects the odds. At every roulette table, the house is considered as the casino itself, and its advantage comes from an additional 0. European roulette has the house edge of 2.7%. American roulette has the house edge of 5.26%. 

How to Play Online Roulette

Step 1: Place your bet: If a user is playing online roulette, you need to first select your chip size to play with. Then place your chips on the bets you’d like to make.

Step 2: Spin the wheel: There is no limit to online roulette. Hit the ‘spin’ button when you are ready, this will release the ball into the virtual wheel.

Step 3: The Outcome: The ball will settle into a pocket when the wheel will come to a stop. Online roulette games use RNG to determine the outcome.

Step 4: The Result: You will receive a payout if you are in luck.

How to Place A Bet

Here are some of the roulette strategies to help you understand the game better:

Step 1. User has to choose a table according to their budget as each roulette table has a placard of maximum to minimum budget.

Step 2. You need to watch what is happening at the table to improve your bets as this game is completely luck-based.

Step 3. Once the player has decided to place the bet, they should talk to the dealer about buying a roulette chip. The dealer will then ask about the denomination you would choose to designate to your chip.

If it is a minimum ₹50 table, then you can get your chips at a ₹10 to ₹1000, or it can be anywhere in between. The dealer then marks your chip once you have decided how much you would like to bet.

In roulette, you don’t play specific normal chips, it will always be a colored specific chip to help differentiate the better.

Roulette Variants

There are many different types of roulette games, and every game has specific roulette rules. Let’s get into the three main types of roulettes.

• European Roulette

This is the most common type of roulette game played in casinos. The European roulette wheel has 37 pockets counting from 0 to 36. It does not have a double-zero (00), and the single zero brings the house edge which is known as the casino advantage. It has a rate of 2.7%. The only reason this game is the favorite among the players is because of the low house edge.

• American Roulette

American roulette is considered one of Las Vegas’ classic casino games. This game has double zeros added to the wheel (00). It has 38 pockets with a casino advantage of 5.26%, and an extra pocket does not change the rules.

• French Roulette

This game uses the same rules as European roulette and it has all the same betting options as well. However, French roulette has two separate rules known as “la partage” and “en prison” which act as insurance for the players, and they will only lose half of their gamble if the ball lands on zero. 

A Comparison of Roulette Variants

American Roulette	European Roulette
Zero(s) Available – Single & Double	Zero(s) Available – Single Zero
Pockets Available – 38	Pockets Available – 37
1 – 36 are colored as black and red	1 – 36 are colored as black and red
0 and 00 are colored as green	0 is colored as green

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Roulette Tips and Strategy

Playing Roulette needs different strategies and tips, and once you master it you’ll know how to play roulette well. A lot of players follow this strategy known as the Martingale system. But here are some of the best roulette strategies for you to use.

Balance Risk and Reward

Before you start playing you need to decide how much you can afford to lose and how much risk you are prepared to accept. Certain bets have better value. Single-number bets are higher risk than bets which cover groups. In roulette, your focus should be on the risk, as the more the risk better the payouts.

Take Advantage of Bonus Features

Several online casinos provide welcome bonuses for new users where you can win real cash. Apart from the bonuses, you should also keep an eye out for the game’s special features for users.

For example, for the best odds, play European or French roulette. If you are playing French roulette, you can get a 50% refund if you make even money bets and the ball lands on zero.

Always Stick to Limits

It is always important to keep in mind about the bankroll management. Users should only bet on money that they can afford to lose. Each bet you make should be a small percentage of your available funds.

Example: If you have $500 to play then your bet should be less than 1% of that figure.

Go for Outside over Inside Bets

Although the payout is smaller in outside bets, the chance of winning in those bets is higher as these bets cover more numbers rather than inside bets.

FAQs about Roulette Game

Q1. How many numbers are there in roulette?

Ans. There are 37 pockets for European and French roulette, and American roulette has 38 pockets. Each number gets split equally except for the single green zero. 

Q2. What is the best bet in roulette?

Ans. If any bet has odds of 37 to 1 or so, it will offer huge rewards. Also, the chances of winning the best are slightly lesser than red or black.

Q3. Can roulette be played online for free?

Ans. Yes, some online casinos offer a free gaming experience with demo mode.

Q4. How do the odds work in roulette?

Ans. It comes in the form of x to 1. For every ₹1 bet, you will receive the ‘x’ amount. If the odds are 35 to 1, then for even ₹1 gamble, you will receive ₹35.

Q5. Can players bet on red and black at the same time?

Ans. Yes, Players can bet on red and black simultaneously, although it is advisable not to do that as it can cancel each other out.