Roulette
Roulette is a simple game to play. Like blackjack, it is one of the most popular in online
casinos. One of the main attractions of roulette, both fo rvisitors of online casinos as well as
physical locations, is the Roulette table that is an integral part of the game. Often adorned
with flashing lights, graphics and sound features, the table an add an element of excitement
and fun to the game.

At one end of a roulette table is placed the large horizontal roulette wheel, hollowed in the
middle. In the hollow are small pockets, numbered from zero to thirty-six and coloured red or
black (the American version also has a double zero “00” pocket). As the roulette wheel spins,
a small ball (traditionally ivory or metal) is spun in the opposite direction from the wheel.
Once the wheel stops, the ball will rest in one of the numbered pockets, determining the
winning number and colour.

Gamblers attempt to predict the slot the ball will come to rest in, by betting either on a specific
number or a colour. Since the ball and the wheel travel in opposite directions, it is virtually
impossible to control the result of the outcome (although gambling lore is full of stories of
gamblers –and casinos - attempts to rig the outcome by surreptitious means).

Roulette has a variety of different betting options, and payoffs vary according to the type of bet
and the difficulty in winning. The easiest type of bet is of course to pick one number, but is
also the hardest to hit and pays odds of 35 to 1. (Here is where the advantage of double zero
is obvious. Using “00” on a roulette table means there are a total of 37 possible numbers, but
winning odds are at best 35 to 1. This gives the house an advantage of 5.26% as opposed to
European single zero tables advantage of 2.7%)  

Other Bets

Column Bet
The roulette table is divided into 3 columns. Here you are betting on any number in the
column. This bet pays 2 to 1.

Corner Bet
Betting on all four corner numbers. If the ball stops on either one of the four numbers it is a
win. The corner bet pays 8 to 1.

Dozens Bet
Here you bet on a group of twelve numbers, "1st 12," "2nd 12," or "3rd 12." A
winning dozen bet pays 2 to 1.

Even-Odd Bets
Betting on either an even or an odd number. Pays 1 to 1

Fifty Percent Bets
Here player is betting on half the numbers on the wheel (excluding 0 or 00), either red and
black or even and odd or high and low, depending on the box they choose. These bets pay
even money, 1 to 1.

Five Bet
This bet covers the numbers 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. If any number hits, the five bets pays 6 to 1.

High-Low Bet
Covers numbers 1 to 18 or 19 to 36. Pays 1 to 1

Six Number (or Line) Bet
Bet covers the six different numbers in two rows of three numbers. For example:
1,2,3 together with 4,5,6. Called line bet since  the chip is placed where the line
dividing the two rows intersects. If the ball stops at any one of the six numbers you chose, it is
a win. The line bet pays 5 to 1.

Split Bet
A bet on two neighboring numbers in the roulette table. Pays 17 to 1.

Straight Up
This is a straightforward simple bet. You put your chips on a single number, including zero
(0) and double zero (00). If the ball stops at your number, your bet pays 35 to 1.

Street (or Trio) Bet
Street bets cover the three numbers in a specific row. This bet pays 11 to 1.
Type of Bet
 Numbers Covered
 Payout
Black Bet
 18 numbers
 1 to 1
Column Bet
 12 numbers
 2 to 1
Corner Bet
 4  numbers
 8 to 1
Dozens et
 12 numbers
 2 to 1
Evens Bet
 18 numbers
 1 to 1
Five Bet
 5  numbers
 6 to 1
High Bet
 18 numbers
 1 to 1
Line Bet
 6  numbers
 5 to 1
Low Bet
 18 numbers
 1 to 1
Odds Bet
 18 numbers
 1 to 1
Red Net
 18 numbers
 1 to 1
Split bet
 2 numbers
 17 to 1
Straight-up Bet
 1 number
 35 to 1
Street Bet
 3 numbers
 11 to 1
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