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Playing Roulette may seem easy enough, but there is actually much more to it than just
guessing a number!
The object of the game is to pick the winning number that the ball will land on in the
pocket of the Roulette wheel. You can bet the exact number, combinations of numbers,
odd or even numbers, or choose the color.
In Roulette, the dealer (called the Croupier), the wheel, and the ball do all of the work.
Unlike Blackjack or Craps, Roulette is more of a spectator sport. Your only job as the
player is to watch closely and place your bets! Also, Roulette is one of the few games
that you can play, even if it is a full table with no open seats. You just have to reach in
between the players and place your bets.
The Croupier is required to keep the wheel moving at all times, even between spins.
They will spin the ball in the opposite direction of the wheel, which causes it to jump and
spin before landing on a number.
You may still place bets after the dealer spins the ball. As the ball slows down, the
Croupier will wave their hand over the table and call out No More Bets when it is time
to stop betting.
To place bets, put your chips on the Table Layout. To learn more about the wheel, the
table layout, and how and where to place your bets, read on to the next two tips!
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House Edge - In Roulette, the house always has the edge over the players. The house
edge is defined as the average percentage of a single bet a player is expected to lose
over time. For example, on a straight-up bet (which is a bet on a single number...see
Tip #5 if you need a reminder about the bets!), if there were 36 slots in the wheel, the
house edge would be 0%. This is because, over time, you would expect to win once
every 36 spins and get your money back (1/36 odds). For example, you could place 36
chips on the table, one on each number, and walk away with your money whatever the
outcome is, with no loss or gain.
Casinos added the Zero slot (and in American casinos, a Double Zero slot as well), to
turn your odds of winning into 1/37 or 1/38. However, the payout remains 1 to 35, so
the house odds are improved. The House edge is 2.70% in European Roulette (with
only one Zero) or 5.25% in American Roulette (with the single and double Zero).
Tip 11: You Win Some, You Lose Some Roulette Odds
With Roulette, odds are...youll either win or lose! O.k., well be more specific. Based
on the numbers on the wheel and the payout of the bets, there is a specific equation to
figure out precisely what your odds are with each bet. So, here goes...
These are Odds and Probability of Win based on United States Roulette Rules:
Type of Bet
Odds
Probability
Straight -up
1 in 8
2.63%
Split
1 in 19
5.26%
Street
1 in 12.6
7.89%
Corner/Square
1 in 9.95
10.53%
Five-number
1 in 7.6
13.16%
Six Line
1 in 6.3
15.79%
Dozen
1 in 3.2
31.58%
Column
1 in 3.2
31.58%
Red/Black
1 in 2.1
47.37%
Even/Odd
1 in 2.1
47.37%
High/Low
1 in 2.1
47.37%
(Inside)
(Outside)
So, is it all crystal clear now? We didnt think so. Basically, to sum it up, the less risky
bets are even money Outside bets. Then, the column and Dozen bets. The highest risk
(but also the highest payoff) are the inside bets. But, remember, this is only the
calculated probability. If you have a strong gut feeling about a number, go for it! But,
you should always remember to play smart and dont bet it all on one number.
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Wheel Clocking:
A player uses this technique to keep watch of the outcome of the spins and find out
patterns in addition to probabilities and biases. A different means of tracking this is to
use electronic or mechanical devices with the idea of forecasting where the ball will fall.
Such devices are considered illegal and could result in eviction and/or prosecution.
Z
Zero:
The green number on the roulette table layout. European wheels have one zero. The
wheels in American roulette have a zero (0) and a double zero (00).
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