Roulette is a popular casino game that dates back to the 17th century. It is based on a rotating wheel and is a popular choice for casino-goers because it has a simple rules system.

A Roulette Wheel

The wheel in a roulette game is a large wooden disk that is slightly convex in shape and contains metal partitions known as separators or frets that separate the compartments or pockets. The 36 compartments are numbered nonconsecutively from 1 to 36 and are painted alternately red and black.

During a spin, the croupier throws a ball into the spinning wheel and the table watches to see if the ball ends up in one of the pockets marked with a number. If the player is betting on that number, they win and receive their wager.

There are many types of bets in roulette, each with its own payout odds. Some of the most popular bets include:

Inside Bets

In a roulette game, players can place “inside” bets, which are bets placed on specific numbers or groups of numbers. These are better for beginners since they offer a lower payout if you win.

Outside Bets

In roulette, there are a number of outside bets that offer a lower payout than inside bets. These include:

Line Bet/Six Number Bet/Sixline Bet: Also called a sixain in French, this bet is similar to the Street Bet but involves placing your chip on a line that straddles two rows of numbers. If you win this bet, you’ll receive a payout of 5-1.

Split Bet: This bet involves placing your chips on a line between two numbers on the layout. If one of the two numbers wins, you’ll receive a payout of 17-1.

Street Bet: This is a bet that involves placing your chips on a row of three numbers. If you win this bet, your chips will be placed on the edge of the row that contains all three numbers.

The Odd or Even Bet: This bet is similar to the High or Low bet, except you bet that the winning number will either be odd or even. In American-style roulette, these bets lose if the ball lands on 0 or 00.

There are several other bets that involve placing your chips on a combination of positions on the board. These bets are called proposition bets and are a good choice for beginners who are not familiar with the rules of roulette. These bets have a higher house edge than inside bets, but they are more conservative and can be easier to understand for those who are new to the game.