Roulette (General)

Roulette is a classic casino wheel game where players place bets on the outcome of a spinning wheel with numbered and colored pockets. It is widely regarded as a casino classic due to its enduring appeal and straightforward premise.

The game fundamentally involves a spinning wheel with pockets numbered 1-36 (plus 0 or 00, depending on the variant), a betting layout, and a small ball. Players predict which pocket the ball will land in.

Bets are typically categorized as 'inside bets' (on specific numbers or small groups, offering higher payouts) or 'outside bets' (on larger categories like 'red or black', 'odd or even', or columns/dozens, providing lower but more frequent returns).

Gameplay follows a simple sequence: players place chips, the dealer spins the wheel and ball, and winning bets are paid after the ball settles.

Detailed Bet Types

Inside Bets (Higher Risk, Higher Reward)

• Straight Up: A bet on a single number (Pays 35:1).
• Split: A bet on the line between two adjacent numbers (Pays 17:1).
• Street: A bet on a row of three numbers (Pays 11:1).

Outside Bets (Lower Risk, Lower Reward)

• Red/Black: A bet on the color of the winning number (Pays 1:1).
• Odd/Even: A bet on whether the winning number will be odd or even (Pays 1:1).
• Columns/Dozens: A bet on a group of 12 numbers, either a column or a dozen (Pays 2:1).

Gameplay Sequence

1. Place Bets: Chips are placed on the layout.
2. No More Bets: The dealer (croupier) spins the ball and closes betting.
3. The Result: The ball lands in a pocket. Losing bets are swept; winning bets are paid.