Roulette is an iconic casino game, instantly recognizable by its spinning wheel and the small white ball that determines players' fortunes. The game's French name translates to "little wheel," and its reliance on pure luck makes it thrilling for casino all types of players.

How the Game Works
The game centers on a wheel featuring 37 or 38 numbered slots. The two primary versions of roulette are:

Single-Zero Roulette: It features numbers 1 through 36 plus a single green zero, for a total of 37 slots. This is the preferred version for players as its house edge is lower. Double-Zero Roulette: The American wheel adds a second green pocket, casino the "00", bringing the total to 38 slots. The extra pocket significantly increases the house edge to 5.26%, making it less favorable for players.

The objective is to predict which numbered pocket the ball will land in after the wheel stops spinning.

Placing Your Wagers
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 bet on a single number. Payout is 35 to 1. Split: A bet on two adjacent numbers. Payout is 17 to 1. Street: Betting on a three-number row. Corner: Betting on the intersection of four numbers.

Outside Bets
Outside bets cover large sections of the wheel. They are easier to win but offer smaller payouts.

Red/Black: A simple color bet that pays even money. Odd/Even: Betting on the number being odd or even. High/Low: A bet on whether the number will be in the low range (1-18) or the high range (19-36). Payout is 1 to 1. Dozens/Columns: A bet on one of three dozens (1-12, 13-24, 25-36) or one of three columns. Payout is 2 to 1.

Roulette Systems
As a game of independent random events, no betting system can alter the mathematical house advantage. Betting strategies like the Martingale system do not work and are dangerous for your bankroll. The best "strategy" is to manage your bankroll, play for entertainment, and if possible, always choose European roulette over American roulette.