European roulette is a popular casino game featuring a wheel with 37 numbered pockets, ranging from 0 to 36. The main objective is to predict where the ball will land after the wheel is spun. Here’s a quick rundown of how it works:
1. **The Wheel and Table Layout**: The wheel has 37 pockets with numbers 1 through 36 in alternating red and black colors, and a single green pocket for 0. The table layout corresponds to these numbers and includes additional betting options.
2. **Placing Bets**: Players place their bets on the table layout. There are several types of bets you can make:
- **Inside Bets**: These are bets placed on specific numbers or small groups of numbers. They include straight-up (single number), split (two numbers), street (three numbers), corner (four numbers), and line (six numbers).
- **Outside Bets**: These are bets placed on larger groups of numbers. They include red/black, odd/even, high/low (1-18 or 19-36), dozens (1-12, 13-24, 25-36), and columns.
3. **Spinning the Wheel**: Once all bets are placed, the dealer spins the wheel in one direction and rolls a small ball in the opposite direction around the wheel's edge.
4. **Winning and Payouts**: When the ball lands in a pocket, the dealer announces the winning number and color. Winning bets are paid out according to the odds of the bet type. For example, a straight-up bet on a single number pays 35 to 1, while an even-money bet like red/black pays 1 to 1.
European roulette is favored over American roulette by many players because it has a lower house edge, thanks to the single zero. Do you need any more specific information or have any questions about strategies or particular bets?
