Roulette is one of the most popular games in casino gambling today due to the social atmosphere surrounding the game and the relatively straight forward rules on how to play.
Roulette which stands for “little wheel” is a game where players bet on the number which a little plastic ball, that is spun around on the roulette wheel, will come to rest on.
A few of the most common bets in the game of roulette are as follows:
Individual Number: Players can place bets on a number ranging from 0 to 36. If the ball lands on the number which is bet on the player’s bet pays out at 35 to 1;
Bet on two numbers: A player can place a bet in between two numbers and, if the ball lands on either of the numbers the player’s bet pays out at a ratio of 17 to 1;
Bet on a row of numbers: A player can place a bet at the end of a row of numbers. If correct the player’s bet pays out at a ratio of 11 to 1;
Corner bet: A player can place his bet on a block of four numbers anywhere on the board. If correct the player’s bet pays out at a ratio of 8 to 1;
Black or Red: A player can place a bet on the number being either black or red. If correct the player’s bet pays out at a ratio of 2 to 1;
Odd or Even: A player can bet that the number will be odd or even. If correct, the player’s bet pays out at a ratio of 2 to 1.
All of the possible bets available to a player are spelled out on the roulette table. However, it is best for the beginner player to start placing their bets on some of the more commonly known plays, until they become comfortable with all of the odds associated with each bet.
Roulette can be found at almost any casino and is also available to play online. Many of these gaming websites offer a “play money” version for players who are not initially comfortable with placing their own money on the table.
