Roulette is a game of chance that is excessively popular in casinos around the world, whether it is land based or online. The game gets its name from the fact that it is played on a wheel, and roulette is the French word for “Little Wheel”. The wheel that is used in the game of roulette has a track that runs along the edge, and 37 or 38 numbered slots. The game with 37 slots is called European Roulette, and it does not contain the additional “00” option that is present in the American Roulette game. All the numbers on the wheel are associated with a color, either red or black.
The game begins by players placing their bet on the betting table. This table is divided into a number of sections depending on the kind of bet that is to be placed. Players can choose to either place inside bets or outside bets. The inside bets are the ones that are placed on a single number or a set of specific numbers. These bets have much higher payouts, but the odds of winning with this form of betting are considerable much lower. An outside bet is one that is placed on a group of numbers. These bets can either be on a dozen (first, second or third), color (Black or Red), or Odd or Even. With an outside bet, the payouts are lower, but the odds of winning are greater.
Once the bets are made, the croupier sets the wheel in motion. At the same time, he spins a small white ball in the opposite direction to the wheel along the circular outside track. The ball eventually comes to a halt and falls into a certain slot. This is the winning number. The winning players are then handed their payout, and another round of betting begins.
