Roulette is an easy game to play, but to play it well and potentially make a profit over any given gaming period there are a few things you must remember to do in order to maximise your gaming experience.
Simply placing a random bet and hoping for a win, can make for a adrenaline packed gaming experience, but it is most likely to cost you a small fortune, unless you have a firm understanding of the tables betting odds for each sector of the wheel. Make sure you know which bets offer the long odds and which offer a good chance of a win.
When placing multiple bets you must act quickly. Some strategies require the placing of several bets in the same round to maximise table coverage. But given that you only have a few moments to make your bets, you have to be quick. It can be frustrating when you only manage to place half of your bets before betting closes, only to see that a completed bet would have won. Be precise with your betting, but equally, be prompt.
Remember at all times that roulette is a casino game that gives the casino or “House” an advantage over time. A European roulette table has a house edge of 2.7%, whereas a US wheel (With an extra sector (00)) has a house edge of 5.26%. This inevitably means the casino will profit over the long term.
The most important of any tips that can be offered is the most obvious. On those days when “Lady Luck” shines on you, and the wins are coming in, be prepared to walk away with your profits. Short term profits are easily attainable at any roulette table, the secret is to not get too confident and continue playing through those profits, but instead retire from play and save those winnings for another day.
The game of roulette is just that, a game. As such it must be fun, if for any reason you are not enjoying your gaming experience, it is best advised to stop play and take a break. Long losing streaks can often cause players to not enjoy playing roulette, missed betting opportunities can also upset a player. It is times like these when the sensible thing to do is to step away from the table. Take a break, play something else, you can always come back to the roulette tables later, after all, they never close.
Many gamblers speak of strategies and betting systems they believe are instrumental in winning money at roulette. The Martingale strategy being one of the most popular, is one of hundreds of formulated plans that are believed to give a player using the strategy an advantage over the casino or “house”.
In reality, it is impossible to predict with any degree of accuracy the outcome of any spin of a roulette wheel. It is true that of the 38 sectors of a roulette wheel there is a chance that the ball will land in certain sectors more frequently than others, but this is not to be misinterpreted as a pattern of any kind but simply the result of a random occurrence.
One of the fundamental basic rules of a roulette wheel is the most misunderstood. The wheel itself, assuming it is level and unbiased, cannot produce a specific result at any given time. The only way a roulette spin can be manipulated is if the table is biased and/or the croupier or person placing the ball is involved in some form of dishonest activity.
Theoretically, it is quite possible to place a bet on Red or Black on the understanding you have a 50% chance of winning on either, and lose for an infinite number of spins. This is simply because; every spin of the wheel is as random as the last. The roulette wheel itself has no recollection, or memory of previous spins, keeps no record of previous spins and does not spin a specific number or colour simply because it hasn't won for any given length of time. The law of probability attempts to contradict this occurrence, but is unable to prove to the contrary, simply because each new spin of a roulette wheel is a completely new event. Past and indeed future spins will not influence the result and cannot be influenced by previous results.
The extended use of any formulated strategy or betting pattern will produce the same results as wearing your lucky shirt, carrying a lucky rabbit's foot, or a four leaf clover. The only claims that the majority of roulette strategies or betting patterns can make with any degree of certainty, is that they often provide the reader with a better understanding of the tables betting odds.
One of the most courageous success stories is forever marked in roulette history. In 2025 an Englishman bet his entire life savings on one spin of the roulette wheel in front of hundreds of spectators. The event itself caught the media attention and resulted in a live broadcast by the British Media company Sky across the globe.
Ashley Revell, a professional gambler, from the UK caught the media’s attention in 2025 when he sold everything he owned. This even included his clothes. Raising as much money as he could through auctions and car boot sales, the Kent born gambler raised a staggering $135,300. He also received additional funds from one of the world's largest online bookmakers Blue Square, a company owned by Rank Group.
Revell then travelled to Las Vegas and prepared for his life changing moment, before finally stepping up to the table at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, to make just one spin. As he stood in front of the betting table, in front of thousands of onlookers and well-wishers, as well as millions watching on television, the croupier asked Revell to take a moment to think about what he is going to do. Asking him if he is sure he wants to make the bet, Revell replies “I am sure”. The croupier explains that the casino would not normally condone any player betting their entire life savings, but goes on to say that they understand this event is the culmination of some life changing experiences. After a hand shake and good luck wishes, Revell turns to the crowd for inspiration. The wheel is put in motion and the ball placed. Revell moves his entire life savings of just under $136,000 onto Red. As the ball begins to bounce through the different sectors, there is a deathly silence throughout the casino, as the ball circles the wheel, bouncing from one slot to another before finally slowing enough to settle in its final resting place, number 7 Red. The entire casino floor then erupted into cheers of celebration as the UK gambler netted a staggering $272,000. This whole experience then led to numerous other people from around the world choosing to follow in Revell’s footsteps and arrive in Las Vegas with just a suitcase and a wallet containing what they had made from selling everything. The casino’s reportedly have refused to allow any further spins like Revell’s but that’s not to say that some of those other hopefuls haven’t made their bet without the casino realising they were literally betting their entire life’s worth?
Ashely Revell traveled back to the UK, and used his winnings to set up his own online Poker website with mixed results. It is even reported that UK media mogul Simon Cowell said that Revell's bet was inspirational in the creation of his new game show Red or Black, currently being aired on British television for the first time.
Before going into detail regarding specific betting strategies it is important to explain the fundamentals to playing roulette.
The roulette wheel and table as shown in the image below are comprised of “sectors” coloured red, black and green and numbered from 0 to 36. The principle of the game is to guess where the ball will land after it has been spun by the croupier or if you're playing online by the automated croupier. Players have a varied selection of betting options that have variable fixed odds that depend on many factors. As an example we will assume the role of a player for a single spin of the wheel and go into detail as to how the game is played.
Whether in a real casino or online, players will be given the opportunity by the croupier to “place your bets”, at which point you have a short period of time to make your selections and place your chips accordingly. For the purposes of this explanation we have chosen to make a single bet of £1. Our bet is on the number 17, so we place a £1 in the centre of the sector on the table marked with the number 17. Now we have placed our bets we must wait for the croupier to spin the wheel and release the ball. The croupier will first set the wheel in motion by spinning it in either a clockwise or anti clockwise direction, and then spinning the ball in the opposite direction to that of the wheel. Gravity and momentum will take over and after a few spins the wheel and ball slow down sufficiently for the ball to fall into one of the grooved sectors on the wheel. Once the ball has done so, and the wheel has slowed to a speed that will not permit the ball to jump from its position, the croupier will confirm the winning sectors. Winning bets would then be paid according to the fixed odds for each table sector and losing bets would be removed from the table in preparation for the next game.
Roulette is the epitome of elegance, glitz and glamour. So it comes as no surprise that the “King of Casino Games” has made several cameo roles in some of the world's most successful box office movies.
One of the first films that roulette plays a major role was made in 1942. The film Casablanca, considered as one of the greatest movies of all time, starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Roulette played a part during this film, when Bogart’s character takes pity on a Bulgarian couple who have lost all their money at the roulette table. Bogart’s character feels sorry for the couple and advises them to place what few chips they have left on the number 22. Amazingly the number wins, but instead of telling the couple to walk away, Bogart advises he play the same number again, 22 lands for a second time. After winning two in a row, Bogart’s character instructs the couple to cash in their winnings and to never come back.
Nearly thirty years go by before roulette plays another major role in a movie. This time in the 2025 western comedy Support Your Local Gunfighter, James Garner plays a man with a gambling addiction. The film basically revolves around his inability to resist betting everything he owns on a single roulette spin, however, in true movie fashion, the film ends Garners character finally manages to win.
The 2025 classic, The Sting also had a short appearance for the roulette wheel. Robert Redford’s character is seen at the beginning of the film to lose a substantial amount of money betting against a bias or rigged wheel. Redford later goes on to take revenge for this through other, more famous means.
The most recent, and for some the most interesting appearance of roulette in a movie, was the 2025 box office smash Casino Royale. Ian Fleming's James Bond films are renowned for containing scenes that are back dropped by some of the world's most luxurious casinos. During the scenes, Bond is seen playing a very unique betting pattern that eventually produces a substantial profit. Strategists have since copied, and refined the principles behind Bonds betting and have devised the “James Bond Betting Strategy”, from the material show during the film.
As you can see from the films listed above, since first playing a role in Casablanca, right through until the scenes in The Sting, the roles of the roulette table did not do the game justice. Rigged or bias tables were commonplace during the times those films were made. Casino Royale in 2025 changed that stereotype and brought roulette back into the limelight as one of the world's most glamorous games of chance.
Roulette has traveled through history as being one of the most glamorous of casino table games, and as such has adopted a few very specific rules that help maintain its status as the “King of Casino games”.
Although relaxed over recent years, most casinos require some form of dress code. Fortunately, the days of dinner jackets, tuxedos and smart suits are gone as many casino’s now allow a more relaxed dress code that allow a more comfortable playing experience. That said one must always try to look smart when visiting a casino, and dress appropriately.
Roulette is a very social game. you will often find yourself amongst a group of players, all trying to place bets, recover winnings and get as good a view of the gaming wheel as possible. Be courteous of the players around you. If you are in the way of another player wanting to place a bet, step back and allow that player room. If you cannot reach to place a bet or recover your winnings, ask politely and the person blocking you will move aside. After all everyone is trying to have fun, civility and manners from a stranger will most surely add to that experience.
When playing roulette, you will almost certainly have your own “colour coded” pile of chips. These are yours while you are playing at the table, and you're alone. Do not be tempted to mix your chips with those of another player, even if said player is a friend. If you don’t have enough chips to place a bet, ask the croupier for more, in exchange for cash.
When dealing with the croupier, always conduct yourself in a manner that cannot be construed as anything other than what you are doing. Be as transparent as possible. When cashing in chips or asking the croupier for a reload, place your chips in open view and clearly tell the dealer what it is you want to do. Under no circumstances should you pass your chips, or receive your chips directly from the dealer's hand. It is always a good idea to place your chips on the table in clear view. Should any disagreement ensue you will have the benefit of surveillance footage to resolve any issues.
Betting and the recovery of winnings is often where most players get into trouble. At the end of each game, you should always wait for the croupier to finish distributing winnings from the last game before placing your bet for the next. If you are fortunate enough to be collecting winnings you should wait until the croupier has finished and removes the marker before collecting any winnings due. Likewise with betting, there is only a short period of time for betting to take place. This starts when the croupier removes the marker from the last game and sets the wheel in motion. As soon as the dealer calls “No more bets” you must cease from trying to place any further bets. As a rule, the betting period should normally last between 30 – 90 seconds. This period can be longer if the table is busier and shorter if only a few players are taking part.
Roulette is an enjoyable game to play, this experience can be enhanced further when the participants respect each other and adhere to the few simple rules.
The first thing that springs to mind when the word Roulette is mentioned, is the glitz and glamour of the Casino. The most luxurious of these Casinos are often considered as those located in places such as LasVegas and Monte Carlo. These two destinations are a mecca for gamblers worldwide.
Modern day technology is changing the way people gamble. Many thousands of gamblers are begining to realise you do not have to travel half way across the globe to experience the gaming environment offered by these establishments. The new casino venue of choice is rapidly becoming your very own internet connection.
As with any form of gambling, online roulette can be very addictive, but can be equally as enjoyable. Many believe the attraction of online roulette is due to the convenience offered by being able to play from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you. The days of spending a small fortune on travelling to the casino are gone. Gamblers are realising that the money saved by not having to travel provides funds that can be played from home, in a virtual casino environment that offers virtually the same odds of winning or losing as the real casino’s.
Another key factor that makes online roulette so popular is the availability. There are a few big casinos that are open 24/7, but those are often located in places such as Las Vegas and Monte Carlo. Online roulette is open for business 24/7, and can be played any time and from anywhere that has a computer and internet connection.
All you need to play online roulette is a computer, an internet connection and of course money to bet. Online websites offer state-of-the-art banking facilities, so you can deposit and withdraw in minutes, unlike playing live and having to go to the bank or cashier to reload your funds after a losing streak.
Online roulette websites also offer beginners the opportunity to practice playing roulette on tables that use free chips. Real casinos do not offer this for obvious reasons, so if you are new to playing online roulette is is often a good idea to spend a few moments on a practice table to better aquaint yourself with how things work. You can also browse the internet while playing and perhaps utilise the many different roulette strategies available to help increase your chances of winning. Again this is another feature that cannot be taken advantage of in a real casino.
With any game of chance, especially roulette, there are going to be times when you win, and unfortunately times when you lose. Hopefully the latter being less frequent than the first. Having the correct mindset before play and setting pre determined goals for each session of play can provide players with a unique advantage over the more recreational player.
Roulette is ultimately a game. One would hope that everyone playing roulette does so to have some fun, while at the same time winning a little money. If playing roulette become a chore or disrupts your thought process it can result in some very negative results. Clouded judgement, rash decisions, and greed are only a few of the emotions that can cause players to lose substantial amounts of money. That same money could lead to a profitable playing session if a player remains calm and relaxed.
Setting yourself goals, targets and loss limits is crucial when managing your gaming finances. A disciplined roulette player will be aware that for every winning session of roulette, there will inevitably be a losing session to balance out the good and bad luck. The key to successful roulette play is maximising those winnings sessions, while minimising loses when things go the other way.
The First goal any roulette player should set is the most undesirable. What is your loss limit for this session of play? This is simply setting yourself a limit to how much money you can comfortably afford to lose at the table without it making to large a dent to your gaming bankroll. Remember, yodays losses might be tomorows wins. Dont risk losing funds that can be used another time.
The second goal is a little more positive, if not a little confusing. When do I walk away with my winnings? Sounds bizzare doesnt it? Many recreational players that find themselves on a winning session, often get over confident and make larger bets, or continue playing through those winning sessions and inevitably give back all that sessions winnings, to either break even, or fall back into a losing session. The one thing that many casino’s rely on is players greed. Set yourself a target, and when that target is achieved, walk away and cash in that profit. For example, if you start play with £100 at the table, set yourself an amount higher than your starting capital, perhaps £150, then when you reach that amount, give yourself a patt on the back and stop play.
The third goal is one many recreational players struggle with, and for good reason. What to do if you reach your goal but are still winning? There will be occassions when your goals have been reached, and your plan suggests it is time to leave the table and bank those winnings but “Lady Luck” is still shining on you and the winnings appear to be never ending. As with the goal above you have £100 with which to play, your £150 goal has been surpassed, what should you do now? Many would suggest that the idea of walking away would be a good option, as profit is still a profit, but a small modification of your goal can result in more profits, without running into a loss. Now you have the amount you aimed to win, securely in your account, you may choose to play on. To do so you could adopt a new loss limit, and raise your winning target amount. Of the £150 you have won so far, £50 of that is profit (for the day), you could choose to play with £25 or £30 of those profits in the hope of winning further. The key to this strategy is having the discipline to notice when the wins are no longer as frequent and stop play.
Many online roulette providers have realized the benefits of offering more than just a gaming experience. While some websites offer a live video feed to customers to give the impression of being able to play in a live environment, some online roulette providers have taken their service one step further. It is now possible to play online roulette from your home computer or thorough mobile phone applications from anywhere in your home. If you have a television close by, you can now participate in live television broadcasts that deliver a new element of realism to your gaming experience.
This type of interactivity proved a massive success in the online poker industry during 2025-2025. A television show called Poker Night Live allowed poker players to interact with presenters and aired footage of games that was discussed by guest.
Websites offering live roulette are also starting to broadcast these games via your very own television. There are to date only a handful of Roulette shows, but they are proving to be the future of online gaming. Most if not all online roulette providers that also provide a television show, employ a large selection of very experienced croupiers and television presenters. The croupiers are all well trained and licensed, and conduct the spinning of the wheel each game, while the presenter spends a few moments in between games to interact with the players and television viewers. This interaction includes welcoming new account registrations, inviting players to Email questions to the show, and discussion about the game being played. The presenters even go as far as offering advice on which numbers have been winning a lot, or indeed haven’t been winning at all.
Gaming technology is advancing on a daily basis, so is the players need for state-of-the-art software and a realistic gambing eperience. Whether online roulette will adopt the strategy of showing games live via television or continue to use small video screen built within the websites software is anyone guess. Those websites that do offer customers a television show, with which to interact can only hope of achieving the success of shows such as Poker Night Live. As technoligy advances, so does the possibilities of what is quickly becoming the new generation of interactive roulette.
Roulette is most synonymous with the glitz and glamour of some of the worlds most luxurious casino establishments. Its appeal to players is attributed to ease of play, the chance of winning large sums of money, and being able to watch each game unfold as the bets are placed, the wheel set in motion and the release of that fateful ball.
Online roulette has changed dramatically over the last few years. The days of betting on a computer generated image of a roulette wheel are slowly fading into history as many online casino operators opt for the more modern approach of broadcasting live video feeds of each game.
The biggest and most important features of playing live roulette as apposed to computer generated games is of course the issue of fair play. Being able to actually see the game progress gives customers added reassurance that the game being played is honest and completely random. This statement in no way suggests that previous versions of online roulette are in any way corrupt, merely that customers appreciate being able to watch the game throughout, and that computer generated games often lack realism.
As an example, research into this topic required extensive monitoring of several websites that offer online roulette. Most use state-of-the-art video software to send a direct video stream to the customers computer, which allows for a real time display of gaming proceedings. This kind of roulette is often advertised as “Live Roulette”, and is exactly that. Other less technically advanced websites still use software to generate a virtual table. Customers are presented with a virtual display of a roulette wheel that spins when the customer has concluded betting. Again it must emphasized that in no way are these forms of online roulette considered dishonest, but merely offer a lower degree of realism. Another great feature of Live roulette is the interaction between games provided by very well trained croupiers.
Research suggests that Live roulette, offering a live video feed of every game is rapidly becoming the players choice of playing online roulette, whereas the virtual tables are slowly dwindling in popularity.
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