Roulette gambling has had an incredible popularity since it has been invented more than 300 years ago. As we all know, the game starts after the dealer has cleared off all losing bets and paid all winners from the previous spin. Before the dealer spins the wheel, players make bets by placing chips on the layout. When the spin has begun, players may proceed betting until the ball is about to drop down to the numbered cells. Then the dealer will call “No more bets.” The ball will bounce around, and then finally settle in one slot. Next the dealer will place a marker on the layout on the corresponding number – or on top of any chips that have been placed on that number. The dealer will then clear away all losing bets and pay off all those who have bet on the winning number or on combinations including the winning number. When all that is done, the dealer will lift the marker off the number on the layout, and betting may begin again.

But now stop. How do you make bets while playing roulette? Are there any special strategies? Are there rules? Can you predict winning number somehow?

Well, roulette is a game of pure chance and luck. You can’t use your logics, strategic skills or experience, like you can in poker or blackjack.  So there is no roulette strategy that will help you win non-stop. But there are some tips that may be useful for you.

1)    Know the game well. Remember the odds associated with every kind of bet, this will allow you to be a more informed and prepared player.

2)    Set limits before wagering. It is important to establish a maximum loss for yourself as well as a maximum gain. For example, if you came with $100, then $100 is the most you will be willing to lose and you won’t go past that point. A winning standard is needed to decide where to stop to avoid losing what you have already won.

3)    If you choose which game to play it is better to choose European Roulette, where the house edge is 2.7%, rather than American Roulette with a 5.26% house edge.

4)    Stick to betting odds that are close to the payout amount. For example, even money bets such as even, odd, low, high, red or black bets have a 1:1 odd, giving you a 45% chance of winning. Avoid single bets and five number bets that have the worse odds.

5)    Most importantly, have fun.