Roulette Introduction And Rules

Introduction to Roulette

Roulette is a classic casino game. This is another casino game that is now just as fun to play at an online casino as it is at a land casino - thanks to great new casino game software achievements. Known to be able to calm even the most savage of online casino players, this slower paced game is enjoyed by thousands of online casinos players.

Because it is a slower moving casino game, it tends to attract more subdued players. Make no mistake, just because it is known as a bit of a sophisticated game, it isn't just for the upper-crust European player anymore.

Roulette is gaining more popularity today because of the online casino boom and the new appeal that Vegas has in general. The roulette wheel is just about the most recognizable symbol of all casino games.

Roulette is the perfect game of chance, easily learned, it does not require skill or strategy. This makes many online casinos players wonder why it used to be considered the game for the rich and sophisticated anyway.

Roulette Rules

A roulette wheel has 38 numbered slots. The slots are colored red, black, or green. Numbers 1 through 36 are divided evenly between red and black color. Green is only used in the numbers 0 and 00. There are two types of roulette wheels - American and European. We will get into that later.

The numbers are ordered to achieve as much balance as possible among high and low, red and black, odd and even. For instance, directly across the wheel from every odd number is the next highest even number. Black and red alternate - pairs of even numbers alternate with pairs of odd numbers.

The croupier (dealer) spins the wheel counterclockwise and releases a small plastic ball clockwise on a track on the upper part of the wheel. When the ball slows down it eventually lands and rests into one of the slots on the wheel.

Most roulette wheel games at online casinos and land casinos alike can accommodate 6-8 players. On the table you will see a layout containing all 38 numbers.

As with any online casino game - be sure to choose the roulette game that suits you betting requirements first. Typically, if you are playing at a $5 min. table, you must place at least $5 at a time on outside bets, but only have to place a total of $5 on inside bets. An example of an outside bet would be betting on black or red - odd or even. An example of an inside bet is when you bet on a specific number. Be sure to read our Roulette Lingo page for full definitions of these terms. Roulette players are given color coded chips when playing this game in order to keep track of who is betting what and where.

After the ball rests in the slot that it has finally landed at, the dealer will call out the winning number. A clear glass marker is set directly on the winning number betting area on the table and the table is then swept clear of all losing bets. The dealer then pays all winning wagers.

Earlier, we mentioned that there are two kinds of Roulette wheels - American and European. American wheels have the '00' (meaning it has two green slots - 0, 00) and European wheels don't. If you have the choice, play he European wheel every time. The house edge is better for the casino player. See our Roulette Tips section for details.