Roulette is the favorite table game among thousands of people of all ages and social classes. The game is so popular that the roulette wheel has become a universal and also unique symbol of gambling known throughout the world. People play roulette in both Europe and the US and there are slight differences regarding the way the game is played in each of the countries. The european roulette wheel has a single zero and it offers a more attractive house edge. You can also find single zero wheels in America too, but not as easily as you can find in Europe. The typical American roulette wheels have two 0s. This doesn’t really work to the your advantage, as this way you could lose your money twice as fast than you you would if you were playing a European roulette.

In roulette, up to eight players play against the dealer or the house. The dealer spins the wheel and deals with the payouts and wagers. In European roulette, the wheel has 37 slots, therefore 36 numbers and a zero. Players buy differently colored chips, each with a certain value amount assigned and they exchange these chips with real cash at the end of the game if they win. The color of the chips varies according to their denomination value.

As the game begins, you need to place your bet on any of the numbers you wish, 0 included, either within the table layout or on the outside. When all the players have placed their bets, the dealer spins the wheel and launches the ball. If your bet is on or around the lucky number that comes up, you win and another game starts.

As for betting, you should know that when playing roulette, there are six types of bets you may choose from. If you choose a straight bet, it means that you bet on a single number by placing the chip entrely on that particular square. A split offers you the chance to bet on two adjoining numbers, either vertically or horizontally by placing the chip on the edge between the two numbers.

With a street you can bet on three numbers on one horizontal line by placing the chip on the left or right edge of the number, depending on the layout.

The Corner or square type of bet gives you the chance to bet on four numbers in a square layout by placing the chip at the horizontal and vertical intersection between these numbers.

Many gamblers prefer to bet Sixlines as they consider this type of bet the most profitable one. By choosing a sixline they bet on two adjoining streets and place the chip at the intersection between the numbers they favour. Roulette is a fun table game with incredibly high winning odds.

All you need to decide upon before playing it is which type of betting you consider to be the most appropriate for you and winning will come in no time!