Roulette : Game Tips & Strategies

Set bets: There are a number of set bets which can be used to cover sections of the wheel or layout, in some casinos the dealers will place these bets for you, in others you need to place them yourself. The set bets are:
Neighbours - This bet covers a number on the wheel and the two numbers either side of the number e.g. 3,26,0,32,15.
Zero Section- This bet covers the twelve numbers on the wheel around zero, it consists of nine chips placed as follows: 0-2-3, 4-7 ,12-15, 18-21, 19-22, 25-29, 32-35.
Tier - This bet covers the twelve numbers opposite to zero on the wheel, it consists of six chips placed on the following splits: 5-8, 10-11, 13-16, 24-24, 27-30, 33-36.
Orphans - This bet covers all the numbers between the zero section and the tier, it consists of five chips placed as follows: 1, 6-9, 14-17, 17-20, 31-34.
Maximum - The maximum bet covers one number along with all it’s corresponding splits, corners, streets, and six lines all placed to the table maximum. In most casinos the maximum bet on a split will be twice that on the straight up, the maximum corner bet will be four times the straight up maximum etc. some casinos will have a maximum flat bet (i.e. $100 on the straight up, $100 on the split etc.) and some casinos have a maximum table bet.

INSIDE BETS

Straight Bet:
You can bet on one number by placing a chip in the center of the number you want to place your bet on (1-36, 0, 00). If that number wins you are paid 35 to 1.

Split Bet or Two Number Bet:
You must place your chip on the line between two separate numbers. If the ball lands on either of these numbers you win. The pay out is 17 to 1.

Street Bet or Three Number Bet:
This allows you to cover three numbers in a row with one bet. To make this bet place your chip in the outside line of the row you want to bet on. If one of these three numbers comes up, you win. The payout is 11 to 1.

Corner Bet:
Place your chip in the center of four numbers and if one of these numbers comes up, you win. Pays at 8 to 1.

Five Bet:
The only five number bet you can make is on the numbers 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. Place your chip on the outside line that divides the 0 and 1. If any of these 5 numbers comes up you will be paid 6 to 1.

Six Line Bet:
Allows you to bet on two rows of three numbers. Place your chip in between the outside line of the last numbers of the two rows. If any of the 6 numbers come up you will be paid 6 to 1.

OUTSIDE BETS

The following 3 outside bets all pay at 1 to 1.

Any Red or Black Bet:
Bet on either red or black. Place your chip on either the red spot or the black spot.

Any Number or High Number Bet:
Bet on whether the next number will be 1 through 18 or 19 through 36. Place your chip on either 1 to 18 spot or on the 19 to 36 spot. You lose if either the 0 or the 00 come up.

Any Even or Odd Bet:
Bet on whether the number will come up as even or odd. Place your chip on the even spot or the odd spot. You lose if either the 0 or the 00 come up.

1st 12, 2nd 12, 3rd 12:
These bets divide the roulette table into the numbers 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. Place your chip on one of three spots: 1st 12, 2nd 12, or the 3rd 12. This bet pays 2-1.

0 and 00 Bet:
Bet the number 0 or 00 by placing your chip on the corresponding spot. This bet pays at 35 to 1.

Column Bets
A column bet is a bet on any one of the three long columns of numbers. To make the column bet place your chip on any one of the 2 to 1 spots. This bet pays 2 to 1

Roulette School Lessons

Lesson 1: Roulette History

Find out the beginnings of the game

Lesson 2: Roulette Rules

How to play this incredible game

Lesson 3: The Roulette Wheel

The first playing tool, learn how to read it.

Lesson 4: Roulette Systems

Betting systems to maximize your playing time and winnings

Lesson 5: Roulette Strategy

How to play Roulette smart

Lesson 6: Roulette Betting