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Roulette is one of the simplest and most thrilling casino games. All you need to do is place a bet and relax as the ball and wheel get spun. Whether you will win or lose depends on the number at which the ball comes to rest.
For those who would like to play the game at home, especially in regulated markets like Norway, it's important to pick a safe online casino roulette website to play on to ensure that the game remains fair and safe. The online versions are just as exciting with the comfort and privacy added.
But, it should be remembered before playing that different bets carry different probabilities of being successful, and therefore, different payout percentages. The second half of the article will elucidate the same.
Types of Roulette
There are three broad types of roulette: European, American, and French. Each type differs.
- European roulette wheels have 37 pockets numbered: 36 red and black numbers (1–36) and a single green pocket with the marking "0" (zero).
- American roulette wheels have 38 pockets. In addition to the lone "0," there is a further pocket: "00" (double zero). The numbering sequence is also unique from that of the European wheel.
- French roulette uses the identical wheel as European roulette but has unique rules. As an example, the La Partage rule states: when the ball lands on zero, the players get their even-money wagers (e.g., red/black, odd/even, high/low) paid out in half.
To find out which type you are playing, simply glance at the game rules at the table.
Placing Bets
To wager, put your chips in the proper area of the roulette table. Wagers can be placed on one number or on groups of numbers ranging from 2 to 18. There is no limit to the number of wagers that may be placed per spin, although every table has a minimum and maximum wager.
When the bet period is completed, the dealer rotates the roulette wheel in one direction as he lets go of the spinning ball in the opposite direction. Upon falling into a pocket, a winning number is determined.
Here's a simple example of how the house edge works:
- A European roulette wheel has 37 numbers. If you bet €1 on all of them, you'll be out €37. However you bet, your payout will be €36 (since a straight-up bet pays 35:1). That leaves the casino with a profit of €1 for each €37 bet — or a house edge of 2.70%.
- An American wheel has 38 numbers. You would have spent €38 if you bet €1 on each of them. The biggest payout remains €36 and you're down €2 — a house edge of 5.26%.
This strongly shows that, in most cases, European roulette is better for the player — if you have a strange sense of luck with American roulette. The greater the risk and stakes, the more exciting and rewarding.
Types of Bets
There are two general categories of bets: inside bets and outside bets. These are locations of the betting table where chips are placed.
Inside Bets & Payouts
Inside bets are wagers on a single digit or small groups of digits in the region in the middle of the table. Inside bets pay more because they cover less numbers.
- Straight-Up: Wager on one number, including 0 (and 00 in American roulette). Payout: 35:1
- Split: Wager on two numbers side by side. Chip is placed on line between them. Payout: 17:1
- Street: A bet on a line of three numbers. Chip is situated at the end of the line. Paying out: 11:1
- Corner (Square): A bet on four numbers whose corners intersect in a square. Chip is situated at the intersecting corner. Paying out: 8:1
- Line (Double Street): A bet on two rows of three numbers (six numbers in total). Chip is situated at the point of intersection. Paying out: 5:1
Outside Bets & Payouts
Outside bets are wagers made on sets of larger numbers, which are located in the outer area of the betting table. Lower risk and pay, but higher bets are allowed.
- Column: A wager that one of three vertical columns of 12 comes up. Return: 2:1
- Dozen: A bet on one of three groups of 12 figures (1–12, 13–24, 25–36). Return: 2:1
- Red/Black: All red or all black numbers wager. 1:1 return
- Even/Odd: All even or all odd numbers wager. 1:1 return
- Low/High (1–18/19–36): Either the lower or higher half of the numbers wager. 1:1 return
Note: In European and American roulette, if the ball lands on 0 or 00, all outside bets lose. The exception is French roulette, where half of the stake on even-money bets is returned. Rules may vary slightly from table to table, so be sure to read them before playing.
Betting Strategies
Roulette is a game of chance, and there is always a house advantage. There is no mathematical system for beating the casino. However, there have been previous players who have used personal systems and have taken in substantial amounts of money. However, the presence of casinos still goes to show just how rarely such wins are made.
Each player chooses their risk and style of play for either a chance at big payouts or simply for fun.
Conclusion
This is meant to give you an overview of the basic rules and roulette betting structure. Regardless of which one you play, please play responsibly and enjoy playing as entertainment.
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