Roulette is one of the most preferred games at online casinos. This is because this game of chance is so easy to play. To play, you must only place bets on where you think the ball will land when the wheel stops spinning. If you make a correct prediction, you will win.

Online roulette also comes in different variations, but the two main variations are European Roulette and American Roulette. The main difference is that American Roulette has a double 00 spot, while European Roulette has a single 0.

Basic Rules When Playing Roulette

To get started, players must make bets first. After that, the dealer throws the ball into the roulette wheel. As the roulette wheel spins, players are still able to continue making bets. At a certain point, the dealer will announce that no new bets can be made, at which point, players stop making bets.

When the wheel stops spinning, the ball will land on any number and if you have guessed the number or color combination correctly, you will win according to the odds of the game. 

Types of Roulette Bets

Roulette comes with so many bets that players should know in order to maximize their chances of winning. Below are the roulette bets that you should know before you start playing the game.

  1. Inside Bets

These bets are directly placed on numbers.

The Straight Up

You place one or more bets on a number or numbers. A correct prediction wins you 35:1. The house edge is 5.26% for American Roulette and 2.70% for European Roulette.

Split Bet

You place your bets on more than one number by placing your bet on the line separating your two chosen numbers. A win awards you 17:1 and the house edge is 5.26% for American Roulette and 2.70% for European roulette.

The Street Bet, Or Three Number Bet Or “Side Bet” Or The Trio

You place bets on three numbers by paling your bet on the outside border of those numbers. Winning awards you a payout of 11: 1. The house edge is 5.26% and 2.70% for American Roulette and European Roulette, respectively.

The Corner, The Square, The Four Number Bet

You bet that one of four numbers will win and you must ensure that the four numbers form a square. You should also make sure that you place the bet on the intersection where all the four numbers come together. A winner awards you 8:1 and the house edge is 5.26% and 2.70% for American Roulette and European roulette, respectively.

The Five Number Bet

This bet is only available in American Roulette. You must bet on 5 numbers, which are 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3. The payout rate is 6: 1 and the house edge is a crazy 7.89%. However, if you decide to place bets on the numbers separately, the house edge will decrease to 5.26%. 

The Line Bet, Or Six Number Bet, Or Sixline Bet

You bet on six numbers, placing your bets on the outside borders of the numbers. If you make a correct prediction, you win 5:1. The house edge remains at 5.26% and 2.70%.

  1. Outside Proposition Bets

These are placed on propositions such as red-black, high-low, odd-even, and more.

The Column Bet

Here, you bet that one of the columns of numbers on the table will be a winner. The bet is placed at the bottom of the column and if you guess correctly, you are paid 2:1. You cannot wager on the 0s and so, if the ball lands on a 0 or 00, you lose the wager. The wager remains the same as with the other bets. 

The Dozens Bet

You bet on one of a dozen numbers winning and these have to be layout numbers and not consecutive numbers. Bets are placed on the First Dozen, Second Dozen, or Third Dozen, or on two of the dozens. For a winner, you will be paid out 2:1 and if the ball lands on 0 or 00, you will lose the bet.

The Odd Or Even Bet

You place your bet on either the Odd section or the Even section of the layout. Each of the sections contains 18 numbers and if the ball lands on 0 or 00, the house will win. the payout is 1:1.

High Or Low Bet

You must place your bet on numbers 1-18 only, or on numbers 19-36. You will lose the bet if the ball lands on 0 or 00. The payout here is 1:1.

Red Or Black Bet

Like the two bets above, this one pays out 1:1 as well. You have to place your bet on the color of the number that you think the ball will land on.

Conclusion

As can be seen from the above, there are so many bets that you can make in roulette. It is up to you to decide which bet to place, based on the house edge, as well as the payout rate. Make sure you know all these best before you start playing.