Wheel formats
European roulette has a single zero. American roulette adds a double-zero, which increases the house edge on most bets.
Game rules
Roulette rules and table procedure
Roulette uses a numbered wheel and a layout of inside and outside bets. This guide explains the standard sequence of play and the information a new player should understand before approaching a table.
Inside bets
Straight-up, split, street, corner and six-line bets cover one to six individual numbers and carry different published payouts.
Outside bets
Red or black, odd or even, high or low, dozens and columns cover larger groups of numbers with lower payouts.
Table procedure
Place chips before the dealer announces that betting is closed. Once the ball is in its final approach, no wager may be added, moved or removed.
Responsible play
Every wager has a mathematical house advantage. Set a spending limit in advance and never treat previous spins as a predictor of the next result.