Roulette — Complete Guide to Rules & Strategy

Roulette Basics

Roulette is a classic casino game where a ball is spun on a wheel with numbered pockets. Players bet on where the ball will land.

Roulette Variants

European Roulette

• 37 pockets (0-36)
• House edge: 2.7%
• Best variant for players

American Roulette

• 38 pockets (0, 00, 1-36)
• House edge: 5.26%
• Higher house advantage

French Roulette

• Same as European but with La Partage rule
• House edge on even-money bets: 1.35%
• Best odds available

Bet Types

Inside Bets (higher payout, lower odds):

• Straight up (single number): 35:1
• Split (two numbers): 17:1
• Street (three numbers): 11:1

Outside Bets (lower payout, higher odds):

• Red/Black: 1:1
• Odd/Even: 1:1
• High/Low: 1:1
• Column: 2:1
• Dozen: 2:1

Strategy Tips

1. Always choose European or French roulette over American
2. Outside bets offer the best odds for casual play
3. No betting system can overcome the house edge long-term
4. Set win/loss limits before playing