How to play roulette
Roulette is not only one of the most popular games to play and it’s also one of the oldest. It’s a pretty simple game that offers big payouts, especially if you bet on single numbers. Its popularity is due to the fact that any player with any skill level can play roulette. There are a couple of forms of roulette, including American and European versions, so you should always be able to find some version to play online. How to Play The American and European versions are very similar. The only difference is that the European version has 37 slots and the American version has 38 slots with the addition of 00. Slots are numbered 0 to 36 and are shown in both red and black. Players predict what slot the ball will land in and place their bets accordingly. The simplest bet is betting on a red or black number which gives you a 1:1 payout. Betting on columns or rows gets a higher payout plus online gaming sites offer more betting options so players can bet on specific combinations with varying odds. Inside Bets There are several types of Inside Bets – • A straight up bet is betting on a single number – 35:1 payout • A split bet is betting on two neighboring squares – 17:1 payout • A street bet is betting on three neighboring squares – 11:1 payout • A six line bet is betting on six neighboring squares – 5:1 payout • A corner bet is betting on four neighboring squares – 8:1 payout Outside Bets There are also several different types of Outside Bets - • A dozens bet three squares which represent the outcomes from 1 to 12, 13 to 24 and 25 to 36 on the left hand side of the table – 2:1 payout • A colors bet is betting on either red or black on the left hand side of the table – 1:1 payout • An odd and even bet is betting on either an odd or even number on the left hand side of the table – 1:1 payout • A high and low bet is betting on two squares indicating either 1 to 18 or 19 to 36 - 1:1 payout • A column bet is betting on three squares at the bottom of the betting table and playing 12 numbers at a time – payout is 2:1 Place Your Bets To bet on a specific number, you just place your chips on that number and if you are better on neighboring numbers you place your chips on the lines between them. With a corner bet, you place the chips on the cross where they meet and with a column bet, you place the chips at the bottom of the column. Roulette Tips • Making your money last • Quit while you’re ahead • Set a limit and stick to it • Understand how to play the game • Play at tables that aren’t crowded • Play European wheels (single 0) instead of American 00 wheels (00) • Check the reviews of online casinos before playing