The Basics of Roullete
Roullete is a simple game based truly on chance, but one with a surprising level of depth for serious betters. The rules are easy enough for anyone to understand, and the game’s elegance and mystery add a touch of glamour to any casino.
The game consists of a revolving, dishlike device called a roulette wheel into which players place bets. The wheel has a series of thirty-six compartments – alternately red and black and numbered nonconsecutively from 1 to 36. A compartment in the center carries the numbers 0, 00 and a double zero (on American wheels only). A small ball is spun around the wheel until it comes to rest in one of the compartments. If a player has placed a bet on the number it lands in, or the color (red or black), or the odd or even nature of that number, they win.
Players purchase chips from a dealer, or croupier, before placing their bets. The dealer will ask the player what denomination they would like to designate for each chip, and will then mark it accordingly. Unlike normal casino chips, which are all the same color, roulette chips have different values to help differentiate between players and make it easier for dealers to track winning bets.
Once the bets have been made, the croupier spins the wheel. The ball then bounces around the wheel until it comes to rest in a pocket marked with a specific number. If the bettors correctly predicted which pocket the ball would land in, they win!
Those who want to improve their chances of winning should start by wagering on “outside bets.” These are groupings of numbers instead of individual digits and generally pay out higher percentages. The best strategy, however, is to set a budget before entering the game and stick with it. This will keep you from losing more money than you can afford to lose and will help you avoid over-betting. Some players like to watch their opponents’ betting patterns, hoping they can pick up a tip on what their opponent is thinking. This won’t boost your odds of winning more than coincidentally, though.