Roulette is a popular casino game that requires players to bet on the number or group of numbers that a little ball will land on in a spinning wheel. The roulette game is made up of a roulette wheel and a table that depicts the various bets that can be placed in the game. Roulette is a random game in that past spins have no bearing on futures spins and players are unable to make any decisions that will affect the outcome of the game. That being said, there are some systems that some players use to help them manage their betting and game play.
Basic Roulette Rules
To begin a game of roulette you must place your bet. The bets you place will depend on the variation of the game you are playing, with at least ten bets available in European roulette and more in variations such as American roulette and French roulette. Inside bets include straight bets, split bets, row bets, double row bets and corner bets. Outside bets include red or black bets, odd or even bets, hi or low bets, column bets and dozen bets.
Choosing your Roulette Game
It is good roulette strategy to understand the odds of the bets and to choose the variation of the game you play with care. European roulette has a house edge of 2.7%, while American roulette, with one extra number, has a house edge of 5.26%. Just by choosing your game wisely you can improve your chances of winning.
Unique Rules and How they Affect the House Edge
When you play European roulette, make sure to play with the en prison and la partage rules which will further reduce the house edge to 1.35%. With the en prison rule, when betting on even money bets, if the ball lands on the single zero, your bet can be held until the next spin. With the la partage rule, if you bet on an even money bet and the ball lands on the single zero, you will lose half your bet.
Advanced Roulette System Strategies
Some players use more advanced strategy systems to help them control their betting and therefore limit their losses. Some roulette systems include the Martingale system involves doubling your bet when you lose and going back to your original bet when you win; the Combination system a double Martingale system; the Fibonacci system following the naturally occurring Fibonacci sequence of numbers and the Labouchere system a specific method of working out your next bet.
