How to Play Roulette

by A. Aguilar

Learning the game of Roulette is a relatively simple process that involves understanding the wagers and learning how to make them. The game's objective is to wager on the number in which you think the ball that spins around the roulette will stop on. Each number is in a small section of the edge of the wheel. Each section has a specific number and color. You can bet the ball will stop on a specific number or on a number with a specific characteristic; even or odd, that it is among the first 12 numbers, or is found in a particular column of numbers on the game board. You can also bet that the ball will stop on a red or black number, or that it will fall into the green section of zero.

There are two types of bets you can make in the game of Roulette, and can make them in the combinations you want. These two bets are betting "inside" and "outside". The "inside" bets are bets that are on the inside of the betting layout. In the outer edges of the board are other betting options, which are called "outside" bets.

On inside bets, your cumulative bets (total bets) must at least add to the minimum bet allowed at the table. This means that if you are playing at a table with minimum bet of $5, you can bet $1 on each on 5 numbers, or $5 on a single number, or any other combination you choose that adds up to a minimum total of $5.

In regard to outside bets, each and every one of these must at least be the minimum allowed value. This means that if you bet on black color and odd numbers in a table with a minimum bet of $5, you must wager at least $5 in each of these options. Outside bets don't count in the total for your inside bets.

To play in a typical session of roulette in a real casino, you should wait until the last session ends and the dealer make the call to the players to "place their bets". (Of course, virtual casino gaming is simpler, because this is not necessary.) At this time, players place their tokens or money. If you buy tokens you should get chips of a specific color that have the denominations you choose. Each player will be assigned a different color. In outside bets you can place your bets yourself on the outside, as you normally do in other games. To place inside bets, place your chips on the center of the board and ask the dealer to place the amounts you want in the spaces you choose. The dealer will spin the wheel, wait a second or two and then move the hand on the table and say "no more bets". When the ball stops, the croupiers will identify the inside bet winner, withdraw the chips and pay all winning bets.

When you play online, you avoid some occasional problems. You no longer have to pay attention to the dealer to see if you can bet or not (avoiding some embarrassing situations that arise when you bet too late). You neither have to worry about the possibility of betting less than the minimum allowed in inside bets. Learning to play online Roulette with a free online program allows you to test strategies without risking your money. You can choose a free casino online; there are a lot of options all over the web. Download the program and start enjoying this great game. You can play Roulette (and all other games that are included) for free as long as you want, and can change the game to real money once you have developed a strategy based on your experience.