Roullete is a game in which players place wagers on numbers or groups of numbers, the color red or black, whether it’s odd or even and other betting options. Then a small ball is spun around a numbered wheel until it settles on one of the pockets – the winning number – and the player’s bet wins. Depending on what type of bet the player has placed, the payout can vary significantly.
The roulette wheel consists of a static bowl and a spinning wheelhead that’s mounted in the center of the bowl. There are 36 numbers on the wheel, plus a 0 and a 00 on some American tables. A croupier spins the wheel and then a ball is sent flying across the table. As the ball travels, it will land in any of the compartments that correspond to the bets.
There are several different types of bets in roulette, including straight, split, corner, and street bets. Each type offers different payouts, but the odds of hitting them are roughly the same. Players can also make bets on a group of numbers or a column, which are called outside bets. These bets pay out according to the odds of hitting that particular group, which is why they are considered low risk.
Regardless of the type of bet you make, you should start by setting a budget based on your bankroll and sticking to it. Then select the number of betting units you want to use for your bets. Ideally, this should be a number that is less than your maximum bankroll. This will keep you from chasing your losses when they occur.
Once you’ve established a budget, the next step is to buy your chips. You’ll need to talk to the dealer (known as a croupier) about this and let them know the denomination you’d like to assign to each chip. They’ll then give you coloured roulette chips that are equal in value to the amount you have designated.
The Dozens Bet: Known as douzaine in French, this is placing your bet on the winning number being in either the first dozen (numbers 1-12), second dozen (numbers 13-18), or third dozen (numbers 19-36). This is another even money bet and pays out 2-1. The Odd or Even Bet: Known as impair et pair in French, this is betting that the winning number will be either one of the 18 odd numbers on the layout (1-18) or one of the 18 even numbers (19-36). If the 0 or 00 comes up, you lose this bet. This bet is also an even money bet and pays out at 1:1.
