The Dangers of Roullete
Roullete, or simply roulette, is one of the most enduring casino games. It has provided glamour, mystery, and excitement to gamblers since the 17th century. Its rules are simple and its winnings can be high. But, like all casino games, it is not without its dangers.
The game consists of a revolving wheel with separate compartments for red and black numbers (plus one or two green zeros on American tables) arranged in a circle around the outside edge. A small ball is spun around the circumference of the wheel and comes to rest in one of the compartments, which are numbered nonconsecutively from 1 through 36.
Players place bets on a single number, various groupings of numbers, or the colors red and black, and on whether a number is odd or even, by laying chips on a betting mat. The precise placement of the chips indicates the bet being made. Each table carries a placard listing the minimum and maximum bets.
Once a player’s bets are placed, the dealer clears the losing chips off the table and pays the winners. Winning bets are left in place unless the player requests otherwise. A common strategy is to start with the “street” bets, which involve betting on groups of numbers rather than individual digits and pay out at higher odds than other bets. Some players also watch other players, hoping to discern patterns, or try to counteract their opponents’ strategies. However, no system has been shown to improve a player’s odds more than chance.