How to Play Roulette: A Beginner's Guide

The Objective of Roulette

The goal in Roulette is to predict which numbered pocket the ball will land in on the spinning wheel. Players can bet on a single number, a range of numbers, the colours red or black, or whether the number will be odd or even.

Types of Bets

Roulette bets are divided into two main categories: Inside Bets and Outside Bets.

• Inside Bets: These are bets made on specific numbers or small groups of numbers on the inside of the betting layout. They have higher payouts but lower odds of winning (e.g., betting on a single number).
• Outside Bets: These are bets made on larger groups of numbers, such as Red/Black, Odd/Even, or High/Low (1-18/19-36). They have lower payouts but a much higher chance of winning.

Common Roulette Variants

You'll typically find two main versions of Roulette in online casinos:

• European Roulette: This is the most common and player-friendly version. The wheel has 37 pockets, numbered 0 to 36. The house edge is 2.7%.
• American Roulette: The American wheel has an extra pocket, a double zero ("00"), for a total of 38 pockets. This extra pocket increases the house edge to 5.26%, making it less favourable for players. We recommend sticking to European Roulette whenever possible.

Popular Roulette Strategies

While Roulette is a game of pure chance, some players use betting strategies to manage their wagers. It's important to remember that no strategy can guarantee a win.

• The Martingale Strategy: The most famous strategy. You double your bet after every loss. This is a high-risk strategy that can quickly deplete your bankroll.
• The D'Alembert Strategy: A safer alternative where you increase your bet by one unit after a loss and decrease it by one unit after a win.
• The Fibonacci Strategy: This strategy uses the Fibonacci sequence to determine your next bet size after a loss.