Roullete (pronounced rou-leht) is a casino game of chance in which players place bets on the number or type of numbers that will appear when a small ball is spun around a revolving wheel and drops into one of the numbered compartments. The payouts are proportional to the odds of a winning bet and the amount of money placed on the bet. Roulette first appeared in Europe in the late 18th century and became a popular casino game.
The physics of a roulette wheel is quite simple: a solid wooden disc slightly convex in shape, with a central hole and a series of divisions that alternately contain red and black numbers. There is also a single green zero on the American version of the wheel.
As the wheel spins, a small metal ball is released into the center. Its motion is determined by the number of revolutions and the fact that it is spinning in a random direction. The bouncing and rotation of the ball in the spinning wheel causes it to jump unpredictably before finally coming to rest. This makes the game an exciting and unpredictable one.
Before the ball is released, players place their bets by laying down chips on a betting mat with precise locations for each type of bet. Those on six or less numbers are called “Inside bets” while those on 12 or more are referred to as “Outside bets.”
The symmetry of the numbers on the wheel and betting mat has made it easy for players to construct systems designed to beat the game. While many of these systems have failed, some have been incredibly successful. A quick search of the Internet will reveal millions of websites offering to help you win at roulette using a system. Some are well described, others not so much.
The best way to improve your chances of winning at roulette is to make smart bets within your budget. Each roulette table carries a placard displaying the minimum and maximum bets allowed. Once you have a set number of chips in play, choose your bets wisely by starting with the outside bets that pay off more than the inside bets. Then, be prepared to walk away when you have exhausted your budget.
