Roulette is one of the most popular games which are played in the casinos and one of the oldest ones in the same time. Roulette is a French word which means 'small wheel'. There isn't a casino hall where you couldn't find the game of Roulette. It is debatable whether there is at least a specific strategy while playing it or not; or is it just a game of luck? There are some strategies which seem to be beneficial for gamblers, but knowing the rules and what a Roulette wheel is consisting of is extremely important. Let's take a closer look to this wheel. It is randomly numbered from 0 to 36 on a colored background, which are alternating between red and black.
There are two types of Roulette game: European and American Roulette. The rules are the same; the difference is just that American Roulette wheel besides the single zero has a double zero as well; so altogether there are 38 numbers. So, each pocket of these 37 or 38 is whether black or red, except the 0 and 00 pockets which are green. It's vital to mention that numbers are not consecutively arranged on the wheel. It is said that Roulette is 'the devil's game'; this is due to the fact that if you gather the 36 numbers, altogether these form the number of 666. Maybe this is just a coincidence; there are different opinions about this.
When a game starts, gamblers place their bets; a croupier spins the wheel and then throws a ball into the wheel in the opposite direction. In addition, the ball will land into one of the slots. Bets can be made only until the croupier says "no more bets".
Besides the wheel, there is a Roulette table as well, which is consisting of three columns where the numbers are lined up consecutively. Each column has 12 numbers; to make this clear for you, numbers are arranged like this: in the first row there is 1, 2, 3, the second row is including 4, 5 and 6 and so on. The other side of the table is for gamblers to place several bets. As for the bets, there are inside bets and outside bets; players are given certain options to choose from.
Now let's take a glance at Inside bets.
Inside bets are including different types of bets; these are: Straight bets, Split bets, Street bet (Trio bet or Three Number bet), Corner bet (Square bet or Four Number bet), Five number bet and Six Line bet.
- Straight bets:
This is when you are betting that on one particular number of the wheel the ball will land. In case that number you have bet on comes up, the payoff is 35 to 1. A Straight bet is made by putting a chip right on the top of the number displayed on the Roulette table you want to wager for.
- Split bets:
This kind of bet is when you are wagering for two numbers which are situated next to each other on the Roulette table. All you need to do is placing a chip on either the vertical or horizontal line which is between the two numbers you wish to bet on. You win in case any of these two numbers comes out on the Roulette wheel and the payoff is 17 to 1.
- Street bet, Trio bet or Three-number bet:
When placing a Street bet, a gambler is particularly betting for three numbers. This means that you are betting for an entire horizontal row (which is consisting of three consecutive numbers).
In order to make a Street bet, you need to place the chip right on the outer part of the line of that specific row. The payoffs for this bet are 11 to 1 and if on any of these three numbers of one row the ball lands, you win.
- Corner bet, Square bet or Four-Number bet:
The payoff for this type of bet is of 8 to 1. This is when you are wagering for four numbers; you are required to put the chip on the intersection of the horizontal and vertical line which is between these four numbers. Just like in case of a Split bet and Street bet, here you win if any of those four numbers comes up.
- Five-Number bet:
This kind of bet is paid 6 to 1 in case on any of the five numbers you bet on the ball will stop. These five numbers are: 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. This bet can be done in such a way that you place your chip on the outside-line which is between 0 and 1.
- Six Line bet:
When making such a bet, you have to place the chip on the outside line which is between two rows. The payoff is of 6 to 1 and you win when any of those six numbers comes up on the upcoming roll.
These are the Inside bets, let's talk about the Outside bets, which are the following: Red, Black, Even, Odd, Low bet, High bet, Dozen bet and Column bet.
The payoff for these Outside bets is low comparing to Inside bets; you will be paid 1 to 1, except the Dozen bet and Column bet where this value is of 2 to 1.
- Red:
This is when you want to bet on the colors and not on the numbers. You just place a chip on the table where it is displayed 'Red' and if any number comes out which is red, you win.
- Black:
Here you are betting for numbers which are black, by putting a chip on the 'Black' box.
- Even:
At this type of bet you are wagering on even numbers, 0 and 00 are not included.
- Odd:
This is when you place a wager that on the upcoming roll, the ball lands on an odd number.
- Low bet:
Here you are betting for numbers between 1 and 18. If any of the numbers between 1 and 18 comes up, you win and will be paid 1 to 1.
- High bet:
In order to place a bet like this, you only need to place your chip on the space marked as "High". Here you are betting that the next number where the ball lands on is between 19 and 36.
- Dozen bet:
Here the Roulette table is divided in three parts, each having 12 numbers. In case you do not understand, it goes like this: numbers starting from 1 to 12, then from 13 to 24 and finally from 25 to 36. The payout is 2 to 1. When you want to make a Dozen bet, just place a chip on the box where it is marked: "1st 12", "2nd 12" or "3rd 12". It depends which are the 12 numbers you want to bet on.
- Column bet:
This is when you are betting on an entire column, which is consisting of 12 numbers. You are placing the chip on the space which is under the last number of the column you want to bet on; this space is marked as "2 to 1".
When you are about to use a specific
Roulette strategy, the house advantage plays a great role in it. This house advantage, also called as house edge is the certain sum of money which the gambler loses whenever he places a bet. The house advantage at double zero wheels - American Roulette is of 5.26%, while at single zero wheels - European Roulette, this percentage is of 2.70. There have been used several statistics and special tactics in the game of Roulette, scientists among which Albert Einstein, tried to calculate and predict the mechanical movement of the wheel.
One of the most well known Roulette strategies is the Martingale system. This is even currently debatable whether it is beneficial or not. Opinions are different, and of course, the game of Roulette is mainly depending on luck. So, what is this Martingale strategy all about?
- Martingale strategy:
It works like this: when you lose, you double your bet and whenever you win, you place a bet which has the same amount as your initial bet. Let's give you an example, so that you can easier understand it: at first, you bet one unit, you lose; then you bet two units and loss occurs again. In these circumstances, your bet is consisting of four units. If it happens to you to lose this time as well, your upcoming bet goes up to eight units and so on.
We cannot state that this is a right strategy or that it is beneficial, as we would like to give you some tips related to this. Using a certain Roulette strategy isn't as advantageous as it may seem. You cannot gain too much when using a single Roulette strategy on a long run.
- Audrucci Roulette system:
This is based on the idea that as there is a specific set of wheel spinning, there is going to be at least one single number which has come up 8 times.
- Combination Bet system:
In order to apply this strategy, you are required to use a double martingale system. In these circumstances, you need to consider each bet as a separate Roulette bet: in case you lose, you double your bet, just like at Martingale system. The difference is that at Combination strategy when you win, you get your bets back to 1 unit stake.
As a piece of advice, if you are about to play Roulette for a quite low budget, the Martingale system isn't the most efficient for you.
- Anti-Martingale strategy:
Many players have only heard about the Martingale strategy, without thinking that they could probably use the opposite of this system. Well, this is called the Anti-Martingale strategy. So, this is how it works: you need to think forward of the maximum number of your bets. For instance 6 spins, and also take into consideration your starting betting amount, let's say 5$. In case you win, double your bet for the next round. In addition, you keep doubling your bets each time you win, and after you make your last bet, among those 6 spins in this case, you collect your winnings.
The beneficial thing about this Anti-Martingale strategy is that it is possible for you to win great amount of money starting with a small bet.
- D'Alembert Roulette strategy:
This type of Roulette strategy is usually applied by beginners and by those gamblers who place a losing bet. It is said that the advantage of D'Alembert strategy is that in case of a losing bet, you have the chance to gain back your money and besides, to increase you primary bank.
This strategy was invented and calculated by a mathematician in the 17th century for the purpose of increasing the winning of yours and keeping your bank secured from a possible losing bet.
- Contra D'Alembert strategy:
This is usually used for even bets (black or red) and it's the opposite of D'Alembert strategy. What this strategy proposes you is that whenever you win, you should double your bets till you get a losing bet.
Mainly these are the specific strategies which are said to be beneficial, but we would like to give you some important tips as well related to Roulette strategies.
You need to consider Roulette as a way of entertaining, so you should bet for fun and not with the aim of benefiting of great winnings. Then, it's vital for you to set up in your mind a specific sum of money you wish and afford for wagering, and then try at first to play a demo Roulette, so that you can get used at least with the basic facts. If you keep these in mind and stick to them, you can surely choose the most appropriate Roulette strategy and apply it in a particular situation.
