Roulette Guide
Learn how to play roulette, understand betting strategies, and master the wheel
How to Play Roulette
Predict which number the ball will land on after the wheel stops spinning
Place bets before the dealer calls 'no more bets' or the timer expires
The ball lands in a numbered pocket, determining the winning number and color
Winning bets are paid according to their odds, losing bets are collected
New betting round begins immediately after payouts are completed
🎯 Quick Start Guide
Roulette Betting Types
Straight Up
Bet on a single number
Split
Bet on two adjacent numbers
Street
Bet on three numbers in a row
Corner
Bet on four numbers forming a square
Red/Black
Bet on color (even money)
Odd/Even
Bet on number parity (even money)
Roulette Variants
Single zero wheel with better odds for players
Double zero wheel common in US casinos
European wheel with special rules reducing house edge
Real dealers streaming from professional studios
Roulette Betting Systems
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
No betting system can overcome the house edge in roulette. These systems may affect your short-term variance but cannot change the mathematical advantage of the casino. Use them for entertainment only.
Martingale
Double your bet after each loss
- Simple to understand
- Can recover losses quickly
- Requires large bankroll
- Table limits can stop progression
- High risk of ruin
D'Alembert
Increase bet by one unit after loss, decrease after win
- Lower risk than Martingale
- Easier on bankroll
- Slower recovery
- Still doesn't change house edge
Fibonacci
Follow Fibonacci sequence for bet progression
- Mathematical approach
- Controlled progression
- Complex to follow
- Long losing streaks are costly
Flat Betting
Bet the same amount every round
- Simple
- Predictable losses
- Longest playing time
- No system to recover losses
- Slow action
Roulette Strategy Tips
Choose European Roulette
Always play European or French roulette when available. The single zero reduces the house edge from 5.26% to 2.70%, nearly doubling your chances of winning.
Understand the Odds
Even money bets (red/black, odd/even) have the best probability but lowest payouts. Straight up bets have the worst probability but highest payouts. Choose based on your risk tolerance.
Set Clear Limits
Decide on your session bankroll before playing and stick to it. Set both win and loss limits to protect your bankroll and ensure you walk away at the right time.
Avoid the Five Number Bet
In American roulette, the five number bet (0, 00, 1, 2, 3) has the worst odds with a 7.89% house edge. This is the only bet you should always avoid.
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