European roulette game: basic rules
European Roulette is a classic game played with one zero on the wheel, which gives it higher odds than other roulette variants. The aim of the game is to correctly predict the outcome of the spin of the wheel. Players place bets on the table and if the ball lands on the number or color they predicted, they win.
Roulette wheel
The roulette wheel in European roulette has 37 numbered slots from 0 to 36. The numbers on the wheel are in random order, with odd numbers being red and even numbers being black. The number 0 is green. The wheel spins in one direction and a small ball is released in the opposite direction. Eventually the ball loses speed and falls into one of the numbered slots, determining the winning number.
European roulette table layout
European Roulette is a popular casino game that can be played on a table with a wheel on one end and numbers representing betting options on the other. The European version has 37 numbers on the wheel, one of which is equal to 0, which distinguishes it from the American roulette, which has 38 numbers.
Bets can be placed on any number, range of numbers, color (red or black), or whether the result will be odd or even. To start playing, players must place their chips on the selection they want to bet on. Each betting option offers different odds of winning and corresponding payouts, for example, a single number bet has a low probability (2.7%) and a payout of 35:1.
The betting options in European roulette fall into two categories: inside bets and outside bets. Inside bets offer higher payouts but have a lower chance of winning, while outside bets have lower payouts but more chances of winning. For the best odds, outside bets are recommended unless you feel particularly lucky.
Placement of bets
In order to place a bet on European roulette, the player must first exchange their money for chips at the table. Then the chips are placed on the right place on the table. The player can place multiple bets on each spin of the wheel. After all bets are made, the dealer spins the wheel and rolls the ball.
The meaning of colors in European roulette
European roulette, which is a popular casino game, uses red, black and green. Each color has its own meaning in the game.
Red: In roulette, red represents all the odd numbers on the wheel. These include 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, and 36.
Black: Black represents all the even numbers on the wheel. These include 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, and 35.
Green: Green represents the number 0 on the wheel, which is neither odd nor even.
It is worth noting that the meaning of colors in roulette is purely symbolic and has no mathematical meaning. Players can bet on red, black, green, or any combination of numbers on the wheel, and the outcome of the game is determined purely by chance.
Victory and defeat
If the ball lands on the number or color the player has bet on, he wins. The payout for a winning bet is determined by the odds of that particular bet. If the ball lands on a number or color that the player has not bet on, he loses his bet. Once the winning number is determined, the dealer will remove all losing bets from the table and pay out the winnings.
Basic bets in European roulette
There are several basic bets that players can make in European roulette:
- A Straight Up bet is a bet on one number. The payout for a winning straight bet is 35 to 1.
- A split bet is a bet on two adjacent numbers. The payout for a winning split bet is 17 to 1.
- A street bet is a bet on a row of three numbers. The payout for a winning street bet is 11 to 1.
- A corner bet is a bet on four numbers that form a square on the table. The payout for a winning corner bet is 8 to 1.
- A line bet is a bet on two rows of three numbers each. The payout of the winning bet per line is 5 to 1.
- A column bet is a bet on one of the three columns of numbers on the table. The payout for a winning column bet is 2 to 1.
- A dozen bet is a bet on one of the three groups of twelve numbers on the table. The payout for a winning bet on a dozen is 2 to 1.
Conclusion
The action in roulette unfolds on a spin-by-spin basis. Players are invited to place bets on the table (or virtually on screen, if applicable), with best indicated by the position and number of chips on the table. The croupier then announces that the game has begun and starts spinning the wheel and the ball in opposite directions.
When the croupier announces the results, you will know if your bet has won. From here you will be paid what you owe and the game starts again for the next round.
Understanding the basic rules, different types of bets and payouts, and knowing how to play roulette, you will now be able to make more informed decisions about your preferred European roulette strategy.
