Roulette Table Basics:
When you bet on roulette, you may wager on
a single number, or use your bet to cover up
to 18 numbers in one spin depending on the type
of wager. Following is a summary of different
bets in roulette, ranked by payout:
Betting Straight Up
Paying out a whopping 35 to 1, you'll bet on
a single number on the wheel, including zero
(0), and double-zero (00) if it's available.
Split Bet
It's called a 'spilt bet' when you wager on
two adjacent numbers on the layout, by placing
your bet on the line between them. Hit
this bet and you'll reap a 17 to 1 payday.
Street Bet
The rows of three numbers on the layout can
be bet on using a 'street bet'. To make
your bet place the chips on the outer right
boundary line of the table next to the 'street'.
If any of these three numbers is called, you'll
be paid out 11 to 1.
Corner Bet
So 3's not a crowd yet? Then try a corner
bet by placing your wager at the intersection
of four numbers. This bet yields an 8
to 1 return on each win.
Five Bet
This time you're betting on set numbers
and the bet is only applicable on tables with
the 00. Put your bet outside the table
on the right side, between 00 and 3 and you'll
win if the ball rests in the 0, 00, 1, 2 or
3 spots. Five bets payout 6 to 1.
Line Bet
Like betting 2 'streets' at once, a line
bet covers six numbers in two rows on the table.
You bet is placed on the outer boundary of the
layout where the 'streets' intersect.
With luck, one of your six chosen numbers will
come up and you'll receive a 5 to 1 payout.
Column Bet
Check the short side of the roulette layout
and you'll find three boxes, often labeled "2
to 1". Placing a wager in one of
these spots covers all twelve numbers above
it, and pays out 2 to 1. Note that this
bet does not include 0 or 00.
Dozen Bet
There three boxes on the roulette table
that indicate "1st 12", "2nd
12", and "3rd 12". Bet
on any of these 'dozens' and you'll be hoping
for a 2 to 1 payday.
Low/High -- Even/Odd -- Red/Black Bets
These three types of bets are near identical.
They are available on the left side of the layout
anf covers half of the numbers on the roulette
table. The best odds here, but the payout
on wins is only 1 to 1 - you win your wager.
Important Roulette Advice
Probably the biggest factor the player can
control when looking to join the ranks of roulette
winners is money management. Know when
to walk away! The game is one of high
excitement, and this causes many players to
overextend their bankrolls. Placing different
types of bets around the layout is likely to
prolong your play compared to sticking with
one-number, high-risk bets.
Maximizing fun with roulette, some players like
to keep a side-stash of chips to make impulse
bets should an unusual pattern appear, looking
to let it ride with 'Lady Luck'. It's
important not to allow your play to be dictated
by such wild swings if you hope to walk away
a winner, but now and again they do happen to
bring in a good score. Most importantly,
there are no, repeat NO roulette systems that
can overcome the house edge - don't be fooled! |
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