Roullete (pronounced “rou-LETE”) is a casino game in which a player places bets on one of many possible outcomes of a spinning numbered wheel. Typically, players can bet on a single number, various groupings of numbers, whether the number is red or black, or whether it is odd or even. The roulette wheel consists of a static bowl that holds the numbers and a spindle that supports a rotating wheelhead with pockets for the ball to land in.
Each roulette table carries a placard describing the minimum and maximum bets allowed. The dealer, or croupier, will offer players colored chips that indicate their denomination. The croupier will also ask each player what type of bet they would like to make. Once the bets are placed, the croupier will throw the ball into the spinning wheel and watch as it bounces around until it settles on a number. If the player made a bet on that number, they win.
The High or Low Bet, also known as Passe et Manque in French, is a wager that the ball will land on either of the first 18 numbers on the layout (1-18) or the last 18 numbers (19-36). If it lands on a 0 or 00, all outside bets lose. The payout is 1-1.
Street Bet/Three Number Bet/Side Bet/The Trio: This bet is made by placing your chip(s) to straddle the line between two rows of numbers on the table map. If any of the three numbers win, the payout is 5-1.
If you’re new to roulette, opt for the simpler “outside bets,” which cover groups of numbers instead of individual digits. These bets are cheaper and have a higher payout rate if you hit. However, don’t get caught up in grandiose strategies or shady tactics, as those won’t improve your odds of winning more than coincidentally. Instead, choose a table within your budget and place bets consistently. If you do win, be sure to cash out your winnings and only gamble with money that you can afford to lose.