The Various Bets in the Game of Roulette

The original game of roulette was invented by the famous French mathematician Blaise Pascal during the 18th century. The game immediately caught the attention of gamblers and by the 19th century roulette has reached throughout Europe. It then reached the United States and eventually to other parts of the world.

At present, the game of roulette is an extremely popular game. As a proof, people play the game of roulette daily in both offline and online casinos throughout the world. In fact, the roulette wheel is recognized as the international symbol for gambling.

The game of roulette is very easy to play. All that is required is to place a wager and wait for the result. The moment the players have placed their bet, the croupier spins the ball. The result of the bet will depend on the number where the ball will land. The word roulette was derived from the French word which means "small wheel."

Your biggest dilemma is perhaps understanding the different bets that can be made. There are two principal bets in the game of roulette namely the inside and outside bets. Let's first take a look at the different kinds of inside bet.

• Straight number. This is a bet placed on a single number. The odds of winning are 37-to-1, and a win merits a 35:1 payout. • Split bet. This is a bet made on two adjacent numbers on the roulette table. • Street bet. This is made on a set of three adjacent numbers which are positioned in a single, horizontal line known as a street. • Corner bets. This is a wager made on a set of four numbers which form a square on the layout of the table. • Sixline Bet. This is a wager made on a total of six numbers.

The following are the most common outside bets in roulette:

• Even money bets. The payout for this kind of bet is 1:1. It consists of wagers such as Black/Red, High/Low, and Even/Odd. • Column bets. From the name itself, this is a wager made on a column of numbers consisting of 12 numbers. A column is made up of twelve numbers and positioned vertically on the table. • Group bets. In the game of roulette, there are a total of 36 numbers which are sub-divided into three groups. This bet is made on any of the group of numbers.

These are the different kinds of bets when playing the game of roulette. Knowledge of these kinds of bets will lead to an exciting and profitable venture in the game of roulette. Whether you play in a brick and mortar casino or in one of the numerous online casinos, you are guaranteed of having the time of your life when it comes to gambling.