Roulette is a popular casino game that involves a spinning wheel and a small ball. Players place bets on where they think the ball will land when the wheel stops spinning. The roulette wheel has numbered pockets, typically ranging from 0 to 36, with alternating red and black colors. The American version includes an additional 00 pocket. 
To play roulette, you first exchange your money for chips at the table. You then place your chips on the betting area of the table layout, which corresponds to the numbers and colors on the wheel. There are two main types of bets: inside bets and outside bets. Inside bets are placed on specific numbers or small groups of numbers, while outside bets cover larger groups like red/black, odd/even, or dozens.
Once all bets are placed, the dealer spins the wheel in one direction and rolls the ball in the opposite direction. When the ball loses momentum, it falls into one of the numbered pockets. The winning number and color are then announced, and all winning bets are paid out according to predetermined odds. The house edge varies between European （2.7%） and American （5.26%） roulette due to the extra 00 pocket. |
