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Game Objective
The objective in Roulette is to select one number that will be randomly chosen
out of 37 numbers on a Roulette wheel (1 to 36, plus 0). Bets are placed on the
Roulette table layout that correspond to the different possibilities on the
wheel. Once bets have been placed, the Roulette wheel is spun and a ball
randomly drops into one of the 37 numbered slots on the wheel, designating the
winning number. Winnings are based on the type of bets placed.
Some casinos offer "00" Roulette, which increases the odds
against the player, from 2.77% to 5.54% when playing just the numbers. The more favourable roulette tables have only a single 0.
The Table Layout
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The table layout has 36 red or black printed numbers (1 to 36), plus 0. By
placing a wager on a number, you are betting on that number being the number
on which the ball will land.
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At the end of each of the three long columns of numbers is a box inscribed
with "2 to 1". By placing a wager on one of these boxes, you are
betting that the ball will land on any one of the numbers in that particular
column.
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There are three boxes reading "1st 12", "2nd 12" and
"3rd 12". By placing a wager on one of these boxes you are betting
that the ball will land on any one of the first, second or third dozen
numbers.
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Six boxes show other types of bets: "1 to 18", "19 to
36", "Odd", "Even", "Red" and
"Black". These are self-explanatory. For example, should you place
a wager on the box "19 to 36", you are betting the ball will land
on any number between 19 and 36. If you place a wager on "Red",
you are betting the ball will land on a red number and if you place a wager
on "Odd", you are betting that an odd number (3, 5, 7, etc.) wins.
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Placing of the Bets and the Payouts
You are entitled to have as many bets on as many options as you wish,
subject to the normal table maximum bets. The following table explains
the terms of the betting, how the chips are placed and the payouts: |
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TERM |
DESCRIPTION |
PAYOUTS |
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A |
Single number/Straight Up |
Covers any single number including 0 and 00 |
35 to 1 |
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B |
Two numbers/Split |
Covers any two adjacent numbers |
17 to 1 |
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C |
Three numbers/Street |
Covers any row of three numbers |
11 to 1 |
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D |
Four numbers/Corner |
Covers any one of four adjacent numbers |
8 to 1 |
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E |
Six numbers/Six line |
Covers 6 adjacent numbers |
5 to 1 |
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F |
Columns / 12 numbers |
Covers any one of 12 numbers in the horizontal rows. |
2 to 1 |
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G |
Dozens / 12 numbers |
Covers any one of 12 numbers in the sections marked
"1st 12" (1 to 12), "2nd 12" (13
to 24) and "3rd 12" (25 to 36) |
2 to 1 |
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H |
Low (1 to 18) |
Covers any one of 18 numbers from 1 to 18 |
1 to 1 |
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I |
High (19 to 36) |
Covers any one of 18 numbers from 19 to 36 |
1 to 1 |
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J |
Even |
Covers any even number |
1 to 1 |
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K |
Odd |
Covers any odd number |
1 to 1 |
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L |
Red |
Covers any red number |
1 to 1 |
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M |
Black |
Covers any black number |
1 to 1 |
When the ball lands in 0 (zero), only those bets on the 0, or
combinations of 0, are paid.
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