American Roulette

Roulette traditionally occupies an honorable place in the list of gambling games. At one time, the church actively fought against it and today politicians ban it, however, it should be noted that the popularity of roulette is only growing from this. Mentions of this game are found in ancient chronicles, historical letters, and rare books, but it is still very difficult to reliably determine where exactly this game originated from. There are many variations in the origin of this game. More about this you can find out below.

History of American Roulette

It is believed that France is the birthplace of roulette and from there the game gradually spread throughout Europe, and much later appeared in America. Roulette appeared in the USA with French emigrants and was first seen in New Orleans in the early 19th century (1800). Delving into the history of this entertainment, it was the owners of gambling establishments in America who created their own version of the popular gambling game in Europe, American roulette. But this game did not fall in love with everyone immediately, and the problem was that the players simply did not dare to play a game they were not familiar with.

In addition, the game has survived bans and legalization, against this background, roulette has acquired another sector with two zeros – “double zero”, as a result of which the casino share has increased, and the player’s chances of winning have decreased. But the game has not won much popularity in gambling establishments in the United States until now. In Las Vegas and Atlantic City, roulette is offered only as additional entertainment, while other casinos do not have this game at all. But the American online roulette has gained wide popularity.

How To Play

The rules of the game are quite simple and anyone will understand them. For starters, it is worth noting that the American roulette wheel is divided into sectors, the number of which is 38. Each sector is numbered. The order of numbering is such that, as a result, a certain balance is achieved in the arrangement of numbers in parity and parity. All sectors are sequentially colored in black and red, and the “zero” sectors are green.

Starting the game, the croupier spins the roulette wheel and launches a ball into it, then invites the players to place bets. At least three laps before the full stop of the ball, bets must be placed – all subsequent bets are considered void. Each time, the dealer spins the ball from the previous number. If the ball is launched from another sector, then the spin is considered invalid, and in this case, the croupier rolls again.

There are 11 types of main bets in American roulette, a bet on 5 numbers (0; 00; 1; 2; 3) has been added to the range of internal bets. The probability of winning is almost the same as in European Roulette and depends on the type of bet. Bets are internal, that is, those that are placed directly on the cells of the playing field, and external, set on specially designated places on the sides. The winning amount also depends on the bet. The lower the chance of winning, the more money you can get.

Types of Bets

The principle of playing American roulette is to guess the number of the sector in which the ball will stop. The correct calculation is able to guarantee a reward in accordance with the type and amount of the player’s bet. The American roulette wheel has 38 sectors, each of which has a numerical designation. The numbering order is created in such a way that as a result, an optimal balance is achieved in the placement of digits by parity and face value. All slots are sequentially marked in black and red, and the “zero” sectors are green.

If you are playing at a multi-player table, only those bets that were made within the allotted time will play. There are several types of bets that you can place in roulette:

2 to 1 bet

There are such ways of betting, which are made on a certain area of the table, called “racetrack”. This is the part of the table that is represented as a wheel with the numbers in the same order as on the wheel. One of the numbers can be clicked to place a bet. You can also bet on two adjacent numbers.

Four more special bets can be placed using the racetrack, which will automatically place the appropriate bets on the betting table.

Odd Bet

The odds in roulette indicate your chances of winning a bet. In American roulette, the odds of hitting a single number on a straight bet are 37 to 1, since there are 38 numbers. But the casino only pays out 35 to 1 on winning bets with the same odds for payouts on combination bets. The reason is that the casino always has the advantage and it keeps a percentage of all bets. Many gamblers use this technique for betting.

The odds and potential payout for different types of bets are different, you can see the table below that shows these data:

Roulette bet type	Example roulette bet	Potential payout	American roulette odds
Column	Any number in the third column	2:1	31.6%
Dozen	Any of 13 to 24	2:1	31.6%
Even bets	Black over red	1:1	47.4%
Single number	7	35:1	2.60%
Two numbers	Either 19 or 20	17:1	5.3%
Three numbers	Any of 28, 29 or 30	11:1	7.9%
Four numbers	Any of 5, 6, 8 or 9	8:1	10.5%
Five numbers	Any of 0, 00, 1, 2, or 3	6:1	13.2%
Six numbers	Any of 4 to 9	5:1	15.8%

 

Even Bet

Even Bet is another type of bet that is quite common among gamblers. The even-odd bet is an outside bet and the player gets more protection but less chance of winning big. Basically, when you bet on odd or even in roulette, you are betting on whether the number the ball will eventually land on will be even or odd.

How to Win in Roulette?

It is quite difficult to beat the casino at roulette and in this case, there is no specific strategy, everything depends on luck. Below, you can find the strategies that many players use:

Martingale

According to the Martingale system, each time a user loses, he doubles his bet. The essence of the scheme lies in the fact that one win returns all the money that was previously lost, plus brings a small profit. It is important for this strategy to only bet on red/black, odd/even or 0-18/19-36.

Labouchere

Labouchere’s strategy involves increasing bets immediately after a loss. The player sets a goal for himself in the form of a sum divided into several small ones and writes them out in order. The user then adds up the numbers at the extreme left and extreme right of the sequence to determine the first bet.

If you win, the numbers will be crossed out. The next two digits are used on the left and right.

In case of a loss, the bet amount is added to the far right of the sequence.

Andrucci

Andrucci’s system is based on the fact that over time, each number must fall on the roulette table. The algorithm is the following:

You need to write down the numbers that will fall out for 30–35 spins.

Then select a frequently occurring number and bet on it for the next 15–25 spins.

Trying to guess the number is extremely risky, but many players insist that this is the best scheme.

Fibonacci

The Fibonacci system uses a sequence of numbers, where each bet is the sum of the two previous ones. For example, the sequence might be 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, and so on.

With each loss, it increases by one number. After winning, the player returns two positions back. Each bet must be red/black or odd/even.

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There is no secret win-win strategy. Roulette is a game of chance, and the casino always has an edge. Knowing the odds and having a proven strategy will help users make the most reasonable bets, but every spin may not always guarantee a win