How Roulette Works: A Complete Beginner’s Guide Roulette is one of the most iconic and exciting casino games. It looks simple, but there’s a lot going on once you understand how it really works. If you're new to the game, this guide will walk you through the basics so you can play with confidence. What Is Roulette? Roulette is a casino game where players place bets on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel. The wheel has numbered pockets, and the goal is to guess the correct number, color, or range of numbers. There are two main types of roulette: European Roulette – 37 pockets (numbers 1 to 36 and a single 0) American Roulette – 38 pockets (1 to 36, 0, and 00) The extra “00” in American roulette increases the house edge, so beginners often prefer the European version. How the Game Works Place Your Bets Before the wheel spins, players place their chips on a betting layout. You can bet on: A specific number (called a straight-up bet ) A group of number...
