A Look at the Roulette Table Image & Layout
Are you looking for a new hobby or something else to pass time? Well, why don’t you try playing Roulette? It’s one of the oldest games in existence.
Roulette is an old game dating back to the 17th century. The name comes from the French word rouge meaning red. Players bet on whether the ball will land on black or white numbered pockets. If they correctly guess the number, they win. Otherwise, they lose their wager.
Like other casino games, the odds are stacked against players. That said, some casinos offer special tables where players can place bets on both sides of the coin. Below, we discuss the roulette table image and layout but before we do that, here’s how to play Roulette.
How to Play Roulette
1. Get your chips ready
Begin by placing a small amount of money in the centre of the table. This is what you’ll use to make any future bets.
2. Pick up the ball
Place it gently on top of the green felt covering the wheel. You’re now ready to spin the wheel. Before doing so, however, make sure that the dealer has picked up a clean ball.
3. Spin the wheel
Once all bets have been placed, spin the wheel using a long-handled device called a croupier stick. Do this until the ball stops rolling. When it does, check the winning numbers on the table.
4. Choose your colour
Now choose which side of the wheel you want to bet on. The most common colours are green (0) and red (00). However, there are also yellow (10), blue (20), orange (30), etc.
5. Check the betting options
Most places allow you to bet on evens or odds. Odds mean that if your first roll lands on odd numbers, you double your wager. On the other hand, if your first roll lands even, then you get only half of your original wager.
6. Double down when you win
After choosing your colour, you should wait patiently for the ball to stop. Once it has, you should check to see if you’ve won. You did? Good! But, not quite yet. There’s more to come.
Understanding the Roulette Table Image & Layout
Take a look at the picture above. You’ll notice that there are several different symbols along with two lines. These represent the numbers 0 through 36. Wherever the ball rolls, it will land on these numbers.
The two lines are split into segments known as pockets. Each pocket contains 10 individual sections. Each section represents a number from 1-36. If the ball falls into pocket 24, you’d be correct because 24 is represented in this segment.
Roulette also comes standard with two types of wheels: single zero and American. Both are used depending on the type of betting offered at the establishment.
Single Zero Wheels
American wheels work differently than European wheels. Instead of having 10 sectors per pocket, a single zero wheel offers 11 sectors. If the ball fell into pocket 23, you would win 11 times your stake.
European Wheels
American wheels are typically found in American casinos. They’re very popular in Europe, but we don’t recommend them here due to the differences between the two versions. We’re sticking with the European version of Roulette. It works much like its American cousin. If you’re wondering why there aren’t three rows instead of just one, this is done intentionally. Most people prefer to place their bets on a single row. This makes it easier to determine if the ball has landed on a losing number.