Roulette is a casino game where players place bets on the outcome of a spin of a wheel with 36 numbers and a 0 (or 00 on some American tables). A croupier then sends a small white ball spinning around the wheel and into one of the pockets. Bets can be placed on a single number, various groupings of numbers, the color red or black, and whether the number is high or low.
Choosing the right bets is key to maximizing your chances of winning. A good starting point is to understand the odds of each type of bet. The house edge is also important, as it refers to the casino’s mathematical advantage over each bet. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the house edge and improve your odds of success.
Inside bets are a great way to increase your odds of winning by betting on smaller groups of numbers. These bets have a lower house edge than outside bets and pay out higher amounts. But before you start betting, be sure to set a budget and stick to it. Each roulette table carries a placard with the minimum and maximum bets allowed.
Outside bets are a great way to maximize your chances of winning by placing chips on the outer edge of the table layout. These bets cover a larger area of the table and can be made on various groups of numbers such as odd/even, columns, or dozens. Outside bets have a much higher payout than inside bets.
The ‘Neighbours of Zero’ is a bet on a specific group of 17 numbers on the European Roulette wheel that ‘neighbour’ the zero. This bet pays out a comparatively higher payout of 5 to 1 than other bets such as Orphelins and Voisins du Zero.
A wager that one of the high numbers (19-36) will win. A ‘Manque’ in French Roulette.