Roulette Guide: How to Play and Win

Roulette is a classic casino game where a ball is spun on a numbered wheel and players bet on where it will land. European roulette has numbers 0-36, while American roulette adds a 00. The game offers a wide range of betting options from simple red/black bets to specific number picks.

Inside bets are placed on specific numbers and offer higher payouts: straight up (35:1), split (17:1), street (11:1), corner (8:1). Outside bets cover larger groups of numbers with lower payouts: red/black (1:1), odd/even (1:1), dozens (2:1), and columns (2:1).

Always choose European roulette when possible. The single zero gives a house edge of 2.7%, compared to 5.26% for American roulette's double zero. French roulette offers the best odds with the La Partage rule, reducing the house edge on even-money bets to 1.35%.

The Martingale system involves doubling your bet after each loss. The D'Alembert system increases bets by one unit after a loss. The Fibonacci system follows the famous mathematical sequence. While no strategy can overcome the house edge, they can help structure your betting.