Description: Roulette remains one of the most popular, challenging and rewarding casino games. Learn how to play and be on your way to winning.
It is almost impossible to find a reputable casino without a roulette table. This is a game of chance and even though the odds of winning are usually all over the place, its popularity remains relatively high all over the world. It is named from a French word that means little wheel, maybe because the whole game involves a wheel and a little ball. Although this is a game of chance, a few people offer suggestions as to how to increase your odds of winning.
The intricacies of the Roulette game can get a little complicated but there is the simplified version; players place a bet on where the ball will land when the wheel stops spinning. The complication arises when you look at all the possibilities; there is a single number bet, multiple number bets, bets on either black or red stops, odd and even numbered stops and of course, low (1-18) and high(19-36) numbers.
To play the game, the wheel is spun at a determined speed in one direction and the ball is spun in the opposite direction. When the ball loses momentum because of the nature of the circular, curved track of the wheel, it passes through an area with a series of deflectors. It then lands on one of 37 or 38 numbers depending on whether you are playing the French/European or American version of the game.