Complete beginner's guide to understanding and playing roulette like a pro.
Pick numbers or bet types
Put chips on the table
Dealer spins the wheel
See where it stops
Collect your winnings
Best Choice: Choose European roulette whenever possible for better odds.
Avoid if possible: The extra zero nearly doubles the house edge.
Bet on a single number
Payout: 35:1
Bet on two adjacent numbers
Payout: 17:1
Bet on three numbers in a row
Payout: 11:1
Bet on four numbers that form a square
Payout: 8:1
Bet on the color of the winning number
Payout: 1:1 (Even money)
Bet on whether the number is even or odd
Payout: 1:1 (Even money)
Bet on 1-18 (low) or 19-36 (high)
Payout: 1:1 (Even money)
Bet on 1st 12, 2nd 12, or 3rd 12
Payout: 2:1
Exchange your money for chips at the table. Each player gets different colored chips to avoid confusion.
Put your chips on the betting area while the dealer says "Place your bets." You can bet on multiple areas.
When the dealer says "No more bets," you cannot place or change any bets.
The dealer spins the wheel in one direction and drops the ball in the opposite direction.
The ball lands in a numbered pocket. The dealer marks the winning number and pays out all winning bets.
Losing bets are cleared, winners are paid, and the next round begins.
Each spin is independent. If red comes up 5 times in a row, black is not "due" to hit.
Doubling bets after losses seems logical but can quickly lead to huge losses.
The double zero gives the house a much higher edge. Always choose European when available.
Decide how much you're willing to lose before you start playing, and stick to it.
⚠️ Remember: No betting system can overcome the house edge. Play responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
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