Roullete (or Roulette) is one of the most well-known casino games in the world. It is simple enough for beginners to enjoy, but it also has many betting options that can appeal to more experienced players as well. The game is based solely on chance and the spin of a wheel, so the outcome of each bet depends on how well you guess the number or type of number that will win when the wheel stops spinning.
Traditionally, the roulette ball was made of ivory, but today’s professional balls are synthetic and often made from a mix of materials such as resin or Teflon. This change has a noticeable impact on the performance of the game. The lighter, smaller balls make more revolutions on the wheel track and jump around more unpredictably before landing on a number.
The Wheel
A roulette wheel is a solid wooden disk slightly convex in shape, with metal compartments, called frets or canoes by croupiers, that are numbered nonconsecutively from 1 to 36. On European-style wheels, a green compartment carries the symbol 0; on American-style wheels, there are two green pockets that carry the symbols 00.
The Dealer Clears the Table
The dealer will clear off the losing bets before letting play begin for the next round. The dealer will then spin the wheel and throw the ball, often announcing “no more bets!” to signify that all betting for this round is closed. Once the ball settles, winning bets get paid and the dealer will set a marker on the winning number or chips. The dealer will then pause the wheel for a bit, giving players time to finish up their bets before clearing and starting the process again.
Inside Bets
The inside bets in roulette are placed on a specific grouping of numbers on the table, either odd or even, high or low, or both. Unlike the outside bets, they have a higher payout when they hit, so they can be good choices for beginners.
You can place your bets by placing your coloured roulette chips on the table and telling the dealer that you wish to bet. The dealer will then give you regular casino chips of the same value.