How to play European roulette

Who does not know the casino table game roulette. It is the world's most famous casino game, with a mysterious history and has been registered by multiple countries. The game frequently shows up at movies such as 'the gambler' and 'two for money', but do you know how to play it? Well when one thinks about it, it is rather simple, yet you do have to know the rules of the game. That is why today's post is about the standerd rules of playing roulette. You can also use these rules to play roulette online.

The Wheel

So we start with the first attribute of the game, the wheel. The wheel cosists of thirty-zeven slots, each with its own number. The numbers on a roulette wheel are 1-36 and 0. Additionally, the American roulette wheel also contains a 00, which increases the house egde.

The number alternate pairs of odd numbers with pairs of even numbers. The numbers also take turn in black/red. The croupier spins the wheel and rolls a small ball in the other direction, the ball then drops into one of the slots as soon as it begins to slow down.

Table

The table is designed so that the numbers are lined up into three colums, each of twelve numbers, the first row is 1,2,3; the second row is 4,5,6 and so on. The rest of the table is devoted to the myriad bets the game entails. Betting is broken down into two major categories, inside and outside bets. There is no limit to the number of bets you can play.

Inside bets

As I already metioned, there are inside and outside bets. However even between these two options, there are multiple other options you should consider when playing roulette.

straight bets

This kind of betting consists of betting on a particular number on the wheel. This bet is done by placing a chip on top of the number on which you want to bet. If that number wins, the payoff is 35 to 1.

split bets

Split bets are bets on which one of two numbers that lie next to each other on the table will win. Placing a chip on the line that separates two numbers. /you win if the ball lands on either number. The payoff is 17 to 1

Street bet, Trio Bet, or Three number bet

When placing a street bet, trio bet or three number bet, the player is wagering that any number in a particular row will hit on the next spin. To take this bet, you must place a chip in the outside line of the row on which you want to bet. You wil if any number in the row comes up. The payoff is 11 to 1.

Corner bet, Square bet, or Four-Number bet

These are bets that one of four numbers will hit on the next spin. The numbers should all be touching and moving a chip into the center of four numbers places the bet. If one of these numbers comes up, you win. This bets pays 8 to 1.

Six Line bet

This is betting that one of six numbers in two adjacent rows will come up. Place a chip in between two rows on the outside line. If the ball lands on any number in the two rows, you will be paid 6 to 1.

Outside bets

Red

You are betting that the next number to come up is a red. If the next number landed is red, you will be paid 1 to 1, or even money. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Red".

Black

You are betting that the next number to come up is a black. If the next number landed is black, you will be
paid 1 to 1, or even money. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Black".

Even

This is wagering that the ball will land on an even number. This bet does not include 0. The payoff is 1 to 1. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Even".

Odd

This is wagering that the ball will land on an odd number. The payoff is 1 to 1 if the next number to come up is odd. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Odd".

Low bet

This is a bet that the next number will be between 1 and 18. The payout is 1 to 1. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Low".

High bet

This is a bet that the next number will be between 19 and 36. The payout is 1 to 1. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "High".

Dozen bet

These bets divide the table into the numbers 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. To play this bet, put a chip in one of the three boxes marked "1st 12", "2nd 12" or "3rd 12". This bet pays 2 to 1.

Column bet

This bets that a number in a particular column will come up on the next spin. The payoff is 2 to 1 and is done by placing a chip at the end of the layout below your desired column where it is marked "2 to 1".


These are all the options that you can bet on. However there are a couple of more things that you should keep in mind. When playing at a land-based casino, you can place bets until the croupier shouts, no more bets. You have to have put all your desired bets on the table. That all the basics you need to know about roulette. Ofcourse there are many more things that will help you play roulette. However, these are the basics.