by Darren Moore
Beginners Guide to Playing Roulette
Roulette is a game which doesn’t require any skill whatsoever, just an ability to be lucky. 36 numbers and hopefully one zero as multiple zeros really eat up your odds. The less zeros the better!
How to Play Roulette
As for strategy, that’s really up to the player. Some people like to bet even money chances like red or black, odd or even, that sort of thing. As you move away into more riskier bets, like say picking 1/3rd of the numbers on the wheel, the odds start to increase for the player, in this case to 2/1.
A bet on one of four numbers which are next to each other coming up is known as a corner bet and pays 8/1 to the player if they hit it. Slightly more riskier again is a street bet which is one of three consecutive numbers hitting such as 5-6-7 and pays 11/1.
Finally you have a bet on two consecutive numbers such as 9-10, known as a split, which pays 17/1 and a single number bet which pays 35/1. As you can see the world is your oyster on a roulette table when it comes to the betting odds and payouts. You can be as risk averse as you chose.
Types of Roulette Bets & Odds
A simple understanding of roulette odds will help you manage your bankroll and have better control over your wagers. Our table below makes it simple to see which roulette bets are available and what their odds are.
| Type of Bet | Roulette Odds |
|---|---|
| Column (EG Any number in the third column) | Odds 2/1 or 31.6% chance |
| Dozen (EG Any of 13 to 24) | Odds 2/1 or 31.6% |
| Even bets (EG Black over red) | Odds 1/1 or 47.4% |
| Single number (EG 7) | Odds 35/1 or 2.60% |
| Two numbers (EG Either 19 or 20) | Odds 17/1 or 5.3% |
| Three numbers (EG Any of 28, 29 or 30) | Odds 11/1 or 7.9% |
| Four numbers (EG Any of 5, 6, 8 or 9) | Odds 8/1 or 10.5% |
| Five numbers (EG Any 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) | Odds 6/1 or 13.2% |
| Six Numbers (EG Any of 4 to 9) | Odds 5/1 or 15.8% |
Tips for Playing Roulette
Roulette is a fun game where players can spread lots of different bets across the table and many do.
Your strategy once you start should be to bet small. Get a feel for the game and how it works. Then you can increase as you desire, the last thing you want is your money to be gone too quickly.
Every table is different and every casino is different so be sure to check out what the table limits are. They will be clearly displayed next to the roulette wheel.
- Look to get small denomination chips that way you can have many different bets at once without breaking the bank.
- You could have some bets on single numbers that you like or couple them together in the ways demonstrated above to increase your chances of winning.
- Be sure to get your bets on as early as possible. If the ball is spinning and you’re unsure what you’re doing, wait until after the spin.
- Everybody has to start somewhere. Take your time. There are a lot of roulette spins in a session so there should be no rush to get your bets down.
One of the benefits to playing roulette is you have plenty of time in between spins to see what others are doing. This will give you an indication of what you can win, or lose, as well as how to make your bets.
Roulette is a game that is favoured by casinos so expect to be offered rewards and free bonuses the more you play. It’s also a very social game as players are all betting on the same wheel as you. Look at it as a little community. Good luck, you will need some!
Where to Play Roulette in Vegas
Before you say goodbye to your online roulette games and head out to the bright lights of Las Vegas, you’ll need to understand the rules of in-person roulette. There’s no better way to get ready for your Vegas trip than to play live roulette with real dealers.
Millions of people have seen legendary casinos and resorts in Las Vegas thanks to countless movies, TV series, and sporting events. Here are the top spots to play roulette in Vegas…
- Aria Casino
- Flamingo Las Vegas
- Mandalay Bay
- MGM Grand
Darren lives & breathes sports betting and is always sniffing out his next value bet. His favourite sports to bet on are the NFL, horse racing and UFC but he will bet on anything if he thinks the odds are favourable.
