Roulette refers to a type of gambling, the outcome of which is completely curled by chance. (We do not consider those cases where the ball or structural elements were specially made to deceive the players). It is a wheel that is divided into 37-38 uniform parts with numbered cells. The player places a bet on a number, a series of numbers or other options and, if he guessed correctly, receives a win.

The word "roulette" comes from the French "roulette", which translates as "wheel", "runner". This is most likely why its invention is attributed to the medieval French, although very similar games involving the wheel were mentioned in older historical documents. In addition, the French word "roulette" was formed from the Latin "rutulus" - a wheel, and this fact refers reflections on the period when roulette was created to an even deeper past.

Roulette payouts and odds

The flexibility in betting options and the various odds that accompany them have become a major reason for the popularity of roulette, both among gamblers and mathematicians, as it has opened up ample opportunity to test various theories and create a wide variety of strategies.

The bet-to-win ratios are as follows:

1 to 1 - 18 numbers are involved (red/black, even/odd, 1-18/19-36 - small/large);

2 to 1 - 12 numbers are involved (bets on columns or dozens);

5 to 1 - 6 numbers participate - sixline;

8 to 1 - 4 numbers are involved - corner - corner or cross;

11 to 1 - 3 numbers participate - street;

17 to 1 - 2 numbers are involved, bet name: Split;

35 to 1 - bet on one number - StraightUp.

As we can see, the biggest win is 1 to 35, but with the help of luck, it can be repeated several times per session. By the way, if you compare the odds and mathematical expectation of winning that online slot contain, then roulette wins a little. Especially if we consider its French and European versions.

Tips for beginners when playing roulette

If you are just learning the rules and have never played before, it is best to read as much information as possible before trusting money to any gambling site. There is always an experienced player on the form of Latest, ready to give advice to a beginner. There is also a section with free casino games.

Free roulette allows you to understand all aspects of the game, understand it as much as possible and make sure that excitement is always accompanied by risk.

It is necessary to be extremely careful and have common sense when real money is invested in gambling. And if you are a beginner who is just learning the rules, but still decided to play with financial interest, then it is recommended to make the first bets on the tables with low limits.