Roullete is a casino game whose rules and payouts are similar to those of traditional roulette. Players can place bets on a single number, various groupings of numbers, the color red or black, whether an outcome is odd or even, and more. The simplest way to play is by placing bets directly on the betting grid in front of the wheel. Other types of bets include the inside and outside bets, which have different payouts and chances of winning.
The game is played on a green felt table and a rotating wheel. The wheel has slots labeled 0-36, alternating between black and red. The ball lands in one of these slots to determine the outcome. The game can also be played with cards, replacing the numbered slots. The rules are the same, but the house edge is higher in card roulette.
Before each spin, players put their chips on the betting layout. The dealer then gives a signal that no more bets can be placed, and the wheel spins. If a bet wins, the dealer pays out according to the standard payout table. If the bet loses, the chips are left up for a potential win on the next spin.
A number of betting options are available, including the Straight Up bet, which pays 35 to 1. Other popular bets are the Corner bet, which covers four numbers forming two square rows. The Double Street bet, which covers six numbers arranged in two horizontal rows, is another good choice. There are also other bets based on groups of numbers, such as Odd or Even, which cover half the board’s numbers.
Outside bets are the easiest to make and have smaller payouts than inside bets, but they also offer better odds of winning. These bets cover all the numbers on the outside of the main grid (1-36), plus 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 on American wheels. Players can also choose to bet on a specific dozen, which is either the first (1-12), second (12-24, Premiere douzaine or P12), or third (25-36, Moyenne douzaine or M12).
Aside from these basic rules, there are some strategy techniques that help improve your odds of winning. For example, the Martingale system involves doubling your bet after every losing spin. This is an effective way to recoup your losses and gain small profits, but it can quickly bankrupt you if you lose too many rounds in a row.