Exciting, thrilling and easy to learn, it’s no wonder that roulette is one of the most popular casino table games. Played worldwide, the game attracts a lively and comradery atmosphere that other table games struggle to replicate. Due to its fun and social nature, the past few decades have seen roulette go from casino halls to living rooms as the accessibility of home roulette tables has become greater. Here are the ins and outs of roulette and how to play it from home.
The Basics of Roulette
Simple and quick to set up, all you need is a sturdy table and of course, the betting layout, spinning wheel, ball and chips. The wheel you use will dictate which version of roulette you play. An American roulette wheel is made up of 38 numbers — including 0 and 00, which are colored green — while a European wheel has 37 numbers — with just a single green 0. Once a croupier has been picked, all that’s left to do is spin the wheel.
Betting Rules
While the game is simple to play, deciding where to place your bets and how much you’ll be paid if your bet is successful can get a bit tricky. When you play at a brick-and-mortar or online casino, you don’t need to know the payouts on any of your bets. But when you play at home, someone at the party will need to know them.
When betting, you can either stake your money on odd or even numbers, low or high numbers (1–18 or 19–36,) and red or black or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can choose green and enjoy a 35:1 payout, meaning if you stake $10, you’ll win $350. Here lies the objective of the game: you choose a bet, stake your money and watch the ball effortlessly glide around the wheel to find out the result.