The Game of Roullete

The game of Roullete (French for little wheel) has mesmerized casino enthusiasts around the world for centuries. With a simple layout and a revolving wheel of numbered compartments, the game is all about guessing where a ball will land when the dealer spins it. Players place chips on the numbers or groups of numbers they think will win. The anticipation and excitement that comes with each spin makes Roulette a popular online casino game among gamers of all skill levels.

The Roulette Wheel

The roulette wheel consists of 38 pockets that range from 0 to 36, and in American roulette an additional 00 pocket is added. The pockets are painted alternately red and black, except for the 0 and 00 (which are green on American wheels).

Inside Bets: This type of bet is placed by placing your chip(s) in a row of numbers that are directly next to each other. This bet pays 1-1 if the winning number is in that row. Outside Bets: The other way to bet on the number is to place your chips in a row that straddles the line between two different numbers. This bet pays 11-1 if the winning number is in that pair of rows.

Other types of bets include the †High or Low†bet, which is known as passe et manque in French. This wager is made by placing your chip(s) on the outer edge of the first 18 or last 18 numbers on the layout. The payout is 1-1, but if the winning number is in the 0 or 00 slots, you lose.

In the past, professional roulette balls were made of ivory. Today, they are usually made from synthetic materials that resemble the look and feel of ivory. The material of the ball has a significant effect on the game, as it bounces more unpredictably before settling in a number slot when it is made from synthetic ivory than when it is made from Teflon or resin.

Once all bets have been placed, the croupier spins the wheel and throws the ball into it. The wheel pauses for a few moments, giving players time to finish placing their bets before the dealer announces, â€No more bets!†Then the players watch as the ball bounces around the wheel and settles into a number-marked pocket. The croupier then clears the losing bets from the table and pays out winners, and play begins again for another round.