LAST UPDATED / 2026-08-14
In roulette a wheel spins and a ball settles on a number. You can bet on a number, a colour or a group of numbers.
How to play
Check the wheel type
A European wheel has one zero, an American wheel has two. European is always better.
Choose your bet type
Inside bets cover single numbers, outside bets cover colours or groups.
Place your chips
Put your stake on the table.
The spin settles
Payouts are made once the ball stops.
Bets and payouts
| Bet | What it means |
|---|---|
| Single number | Pays 35 to 1, lowest chance |
| Red or black | Pays 1 to 1, roughly even chance |
| Dozen or column | Pays 2 to 1 |
| American double zero wheel | Roughly double the house edge of European |
The part that matters
Every bet on a roulette table carries the same house edge, whether you back a single number or a colour. The only difference is whether the loss arrives in sudden jolts or gradually. If both are offered, always choose the European wheel, because the double zero roughly doubles your expected loss.
No strategy, app or signal group can remove the house edge. Anyone promising guaranteed wins is selling you something.
Questions
Does any roulette system work?
No. Martingale, Fibonacci and every other system leave the house edge unchanged. They only change the shape of the loss.
What is the difference between European and American?
The American wheel has an extra double zero, which roughly doubles the house edge. Choose European whenever both are available.