Roulette is an iconic casino game, instantly recognizable by its spinning wheel and the small white ball that determines players' fortunes. As a game of pure probability, roulette is easy to learn and offers a unique kind of excitement.

How the Game Works
At its heart is a large wheel sectioned into pockets, each with a unique number. There are two main variations of the wheel:

European Roulette: This wheel has 37 pockets, numbered 1-36 (alternating between red and casino black) and casino a single green "0" pocket. This version offers better odds for the player, with a house edge of 2.7%. Double-Zero Roulette: The American wheel adds a second green pocket, the "00", bringing the total to 38 slots. Players face worse odds in this version because of the "00".

Your goal is to correctly guess the final resting place of the ball.

Types of Bets in Roulette
The bets you can make are split into two groups: Inside Bets and Outside Bets.

Inside Bets
These are bets placed on specific numbers or small groups of numbers on the inside of the betting layout. They have higher payouts but lower odds of winning.

Straight Up: A single-number bet that pays 35:1. Split: A bet on two adjacent numbers. Payout is 17 to 1. Street: A bet on a row of three numbers. Payout is 11 to 1. Corner: A bet on a group of four numbers. Payout is 8 to 1.

Outside Bets
These are bets placed on broader categories of results on the outside of the layout. They have lower payouts but a much higher chance of winning.

Red/Black: Betting on the color of the winning number. Odd/Even: A bet on whether the number will be odd or even. Payout is 1 to 1. High/Low: Betting on the number falling in the 1-18 or 19-36 group. Dozens/Columns: Betting on a group of 12 numbers.

Can You Beat the Wheel?
Because roulette is a game of pure chance, casino there is no strategy that can guarantee a win or casino overcome the house edge in the long run. Systems like the Martingale (doubling your bet after a loss) are extremely risky and can lead to catastrophic losses very quickly. The smartest approach is to play responsibly, set a budget, and stick to the European version of the game.