What is Roulette?
Roulette is a classic casino game where players bet on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel. The wheel contains numbered pockets (0-36 in European, 0-00 in American), and players can bet on individual numbers, colors, ranges, or other combinations.
How to Play
- Place Your Bets - Choose your betting options on the table layout
- Dealer Spins - Dealer spins the wheel and drops the ball
- Ball Lands - Ball comes to rest in a numbered pocket
- Payouts - Winning bets are paid according to their odds
Common Variants
- European Roulette - Single zero (0), house edge 2.7%
- American Roulette - Double zero (00), house edge 5.26%
- French Roulette - La Partage rule, house edge 1.35%
- Speed Roulette - Faster-paced version
Betting Options
- Inside Bets - Single numbers or small groups (higher payouts)
- Outside Bets - Red/Black, Odd/Even, High/Low (lower payouts, better odds)
Tips & Etiquette
- European roulette has better odds than American
- Outside bets offer better chances but lower payouts
- Set betting limits before you start
- Enjoy the excitement and social atmosphere
FAQ
European roulette offers the best standard odds with a single zero and a 2.7% house edge. French roulette can be even better with La Partage.
Inside bets are placed on specific numbers or small groups and pay higher returns. Outside bets cover larger sections like red/black or odd/even and win more often.
La Partage is a French roulette rule where even-money bets lose only half if the ball lands on zero, reducing the house edge.
Systems like Martingale can change volatility but do not overcome the house edge. They should be used cautiously and within a set budget.
Bets close once the dealer announces “no more bets.” The exact timing varies by table and speed variant.