A game that is loved all around the world, roulette is an easy game to play for any one who visits a casino. A game based on pure luck, it has several resemblances to games such as bingo, keno or lottery. However, roulette stands out from the crowd as there are a variety of different bets available to choose from to help increase the odds of winning.

The bets in roulette can be broken down into two separate areas.

Inside Bets

* Straight Up. One of the easiest bets in roulette. Simply place a chip in the centre of a number for a Straight Up bet.
* Split. By placing a chip over two separate numbers, either horizontally or vertically, a Split bet is carried out.
* Street. To carry out a Street bet, a chip is placed at the end of three horizontal numbers, therefore stating all three numbers are covered.
* Corner. To choose four adjoining numbers, players must place a chip on the intersecting corner of all four numbers.
* Six Line. In essence, a double Street bet. A chip is placed at the end of two sets of horizontal numbers on the middle line, meaning all six numbers have been chosen.
* Trio. The final of the Inside bets, a trio is a bet that covers three different numbers from 0, 00, 1 2 or 3 by placing a chip on the intersecting area.

Outside Bets

* 1 to 18. If a chip is placed on the 1 to 18 section of the roulette table, a payout will be provided should the roulette ball land on any number from 1 to 18.
* 19 to 36. As with 1 to 18, if the 19 to 36 area of the table is covered, the player will receive a payout if any numbers on the last half of the roulette wheel are chosen.
* Red or Black. The simple and most straightforward roulette bet. Easy to carry out, players can place chips on the red or black area of the roulette table, choosing whether or not the roulette ball will land on a red or black number.
* Even or Odd. Similar to red or black, players can decide whether they think the roulette ball will choose an even or an odd number.
* Dozen Bets. Three separate bets are apparent here; 1st Dozen, 2nd Dozen and 3rd Dozen. When one is chosen, the player is stating that they believe the roulette ball will land on a number within the relevant dozens.
* Column Bets. The last type of Outside bet available, a column bet provides the player with the opportunity to stake their money on the roulette ball landing on any number within the three vertical columns. To place a Column Bet, players must place their money in one of three sections at the bottom of the table.

Although there are a variety of different bets available in roulette, it is a game consisting of pure luck and because of this, players should simply plan on having a good time, rather than trying to stick to a set strategy.

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