1) One of the more popular table games in US casinos and a preferred game worldwide.
2) Play single-zero for low casino edge of 2.63%.
3) European Roulette: Single zero is positioned between black 26 and red 32. This best roulette wheel reduces the casino advantage to an acceptable 2.63%.
4) Another plus is en prison rule on even-money bets. When 0 comes up, your bet remains or is ‘captured' for the next spin.
5) En-prison
or surrender rule on even money bets reduces casino edge further to 1.35%.
6) Make a series of pre-determined bets rather than betting ‘all over the table'.
7) The 0, 00, 1, 2, 3: five number bet has a large 7.89% casino advantage.
Chart of Bets and Payouts
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BETS
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PAYOUT
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8)
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Straight Up—Any numbers, 0 and 00
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35 to 1
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Column—Any 12 numbers in a column
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2 to 1
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Dozen—1st 12, 2nd 12 or 3rd 12
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2 to 1
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11)
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Red or Black
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1 to 1
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12)
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Odd or Even
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1 to 1
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13)
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1 to 18 or 19 to 36
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1 to 1
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Split—Any 2 neighboring numbers
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17 to 1
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Row—Any 3 numbers in a row
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11 to 1
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Corner—Any of the 4 contiguous #'s.
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8 to 1
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5 Numbers—0, 00, 1, 2 & 3 - Don't do it!
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6 to 1
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18)
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Double Row—Any 6 numbers in 2 rows
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5 to 1
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ROULETTE STRATEGIES
1)
Roulette Strategy #1: Place red or black bet with corresponding column bets to cover 26 numbers as follows: Black bet covers all 18 black numbers. Also, bet Column 3 under #36 for eight (most) red numbers. Red bet covers all 18 red numbers. Also, bet Column 2 under #35 for eight (most) black numbers.
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Roulette Strategy #2: Dozen/Column Betting: Place four bets, 2 Dozen, and 2 Column, then you will have covered all numbers except 4 inside and double zeros. Therefore, 32 numbers, and some numbers twice, all wins pay 2-1.
Example: 1-12=-first dozen, 13-24=second dozen. Also 2nd column, under #35 and 4th bet 3rd column, under #36. Or, bet 25-36= third dozen, and first column bet under #34.
Each spin equals 2 dozens and 2 column bets.
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Roulette Strategy #2: Start with 40 chips: $1 denomination is the least expensive way to go. With most tables requiring $5 minimum inside bets, you qualify by placing 5 inside straight up bets. Use the same 5 numbers for a series of 8 spins totaling your buy-in of 40 chips. Chose your ‘lucky' numbers based on favorite numbers/dates placed right in the middle of that number each time. Any win, will pay you 35-1, and two wins after 8 spins brings in a profit. Try a repeat of 8 spins or tuck away those winnings.
4) Spin for profits and don't forget progressive betting—upping your bet after each win.
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