Roullete is a casino game where players wager on the outcome of a spin of a revolving wheel. The ball is released in the opposite direction of the wheel and players place bets on which red or black numbered compartment the ball will come to rest in as the wheel stops spinning. Each bet type offers different odds of winning. The game originated in Europe and has since spread to gambling dens throughout the world.

The payouts for a winning bet are determined by the amount wagered and the location of the number on the wheel. The most common bet is on a single number which pays 35 to 1. Other bets are placed on various groupings of numbers, the color red or black, or whether the number is odd or even. Mini roulette wheels are also becoming popular in some casinos and offer smaller maximum bets.

Players make their bets by placing chips on a betting mat, with the precise location of the chip indicating the bet being made. In European roulette, the betting grid is clearly marked to show the various bet types and their odds of winning. Bets on six numbers or less are called Inside bets while those on 12 or more numbers are known as Outside bets.

Before the wheel is spun, a dealer clears the table of all losing bets. Once the losing bets have been collected, the dealer places a marker on the winning number (or winning chips). The dealer then pays out the winners and the game is repeated. If you have won a round, cash out your winnings as quickly as possible and do not dip into your winnings for future bets.

It is also important to understand that there is no mathematical system that can guarantee a win at roulette. There are however, many systems sold that claim to do just that. A quick Google search will return millions of results, some easy to follow, others more complex and unwieldy. The truth is that any method claiming to beat the odds at roulette will be doomed to failure in the long run.

Before you play, set a budget and stick to it. Each roulette table carries a placard that identifies the minimum and maximum bets allowed. Choose a table within your budget and start by placing bets on the outside bets, which have lower minimum bets than inside bets.