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HOW TO PLAY ROULETTE

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The Logic Behind Roulette

Pick The Correct Number Or Color: The logic behind the game of roulette is simple, players just have to pick the number or color of that matches where the ball lands on the roulette wheel.

How do players pick the correct number or color?

  • Placing a bet on the exact number 0,00 to 36
  • Placing a bet on the exact color black or red
  • Placing a bet on the exact number odd or even
  • Placing a bet on a number 1 to 18 and 19 to 36
  • Placing a bet on the the exact third 1 to 12, 13 to 24, and 25 to 36

How do players lose to the house?

  • A player has not placed a bet that fits the above criteria on the number that the ball lands on after the wheel is spun

The Layout of a Roulette Table

A roulette table consists of two components. A wheel with slots numbered 0 to 36 on it that a ball is spun around until it falls into one of the slots. The table also contains a rectangular section with a betting field that has numbers 0 to 36 on the inside and outside bets such as color, high and low numbers, dozens, evens, odds, and columns. Most roulette table can accommodate between 5 and 10 players. The dealer or croupier stands behind stacks of chips to the side of the wheel.
 

Playing The Game of Roulette

There are some rule variations when paying roulette. The most common variation is the number of zeros on the wheel. European roulette has one zero, American double zero, and some casinos have triple zero. The most common roulette wheel is double zero. Single zero roulette still exists but it’s reserved for smaller casinos. This is how to play a round of double zero American roulette:

1. Buy Chips

Before placing a wager at the table a player needs to purchase chips. It’s a simple process of exchanging cash for casino chips. Upon sitting down or standing at the table a player sets their cash down on the table. Players can’t hand the money directly to the croupier because security won’t allow a hand to hand transaction. After a player lays money down on the table the dealer with organize the money so the cameras and pit boss can see it and verify the amount. Once verified the dealer will drop it in the cash box and give the player an equal amount of chips back. The chips will be colored to denote use specifically for roulette and carry a value of $1. A player can request standard casino chips if desired. A player can now touch the chips and organize them.

2. Place A Wager
When the round begins the dealer will wave a hand across the table to signify that bets are open. During this time players can place bets all across the betting surface. The inside bets are straight up numbers and the outside bets are to the left. There will always be a minimum and maximum bet that is displayed on the side of the table next to the dealer. The minimum bet threshold can be met by adding up all inside and outside bets. If there are any questions players can ask the dealer.
 

3. Spinning The Wheel

Once bets are placed the dealer will spin the ball around the wheel. Shortly after the ball has been placed the dealer will wave a hand across the table to signify all bets are closed. Players can not place anymore bets after this point. The ball will spin around the roulette wheel until it falls or bounces into one of the slots.
 
 

6. Payouts

Once the ball has landed here are the outcomes:
 
  • A single number bet pays 35 to 1
  • A double number bet pays 17 to 1
  • A three number bet pays 11 to 1
  • A four number bet pays 8 to 1
  • A five number bet pays 6 to 1
  • A six number bets pays 5 to 1
  • A twelve number or dozens bet pays 2 to 1
  • A column bet pays 2 to 1.
  • A eighteen numbers bet pays even money
  • A red or black bet pays even money
  • A odd or even bets pay even money

Specific Situations

These are a few situations that have not been covered above.
 
  • Ball Falling Out Of Field Of Play – Although it’s an extremely rare occurrence .
 

Different Rule Variations

Some casinos have different sets of rules for Roulette. These are a few common variations:
 
European Roulette – Played on a wheel with a single zero.
 
American Roulette – Played on a wheel with two zeros.
 
Triple Zero Roulette – Played on a wheel with three zeros.
 
French Roulette – Played on a wheel with a single zero and players are refunded half of placed bets if the ball lands on zero.