The roulette wheel is synonymous with the casino and easily recognizable thanks to the Hollywood film industry. More recently, the game of roulette has made a successful transition to the world of online casinos where now more people are playing roulette than ever before. Both versions of roulette, the American and European versions, can be played online, with the rules identical to those used in live casinos. As the wheel spins a small silver ball drops onto it, eventually coming to rest on one of the wheel’s numbered slots. Depending on the version of the wheel, numbers range through to 37 or 38 in a color combination of black and red, with the single or double zero fields colored green. Players can bet on number combinations or single numbers. This is why a player should know the odds in order to successfully play roulette. Red and black or odd and even bets are paid out at 1:1, while a bet on a single number can earn the player a payout of 35:1. The main difference between the two versions of roulette is the presence of either a single or double zero on the wheel. The single zero or European version is more favorable for players as the casino advantage is less than on the American wheel. Despite the general acknowledgement that luck is the single most crucial factor in roulette, many players still insist upon devising a roulette system or strategy. These vary from making continuous bets on identical series of numbers through to betting on anniversaries and the birthdays of loved ones. Regardless of the system adopted, most fail to take into consideration the house advantage or the fact that at some point a player will exceed the threshold of losses he can reasonably sustain and be forced to retire from the game. However roulette fans continue to appreciate their favorite game for its fast pace and timely result. With more and more people enjoying roulette online, thanks to the world of online gaming, the game’s popularity shows no sign of abating. Related Links: Posted on: November 20, 2005
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