Roullete, or roulette (as it is also known outside of casinos), is one of the world’s most classic casino games. It is easy enough for beginners to play, yet offers a surprising level of depth and strategy for serious gamblers.
The game begins when a player gives the dealer their money on the table and asks for “colour”. The dealer will give the player chips valued at the minimum bet, which can then be placed on any of the number slots on the table map.
During each round of play, the dealer spins the wheel in one direction and rolls a small ball around it in the opposite direction. The wheel consists of a solid wooden disk, slightly convex in shape. Around the rim of the disk are metal compartments, called frets, which are alternately painted red and black. In addition, there is a single green compartment on European wheels and two green compartments on American wheels marked with 0 and 00.
The croupier will then place the ball in the corresponding slot on the wheel and announce ‘no more bets’. This is to prevent players from attempting to place additional bets after the dealer has already spun the wheel. This rule is a good thing, as it helps to reduce the house edge by reducing the number of times that the ball lands on zero. This is the only advantage that roulette has over other casino games, and it can make a difference in your winnings. For this reason, you should only play a roulette table when it is within your betting budget.