Roulette, commonly referred to by its French name roulette, is a casino game in which a small ball is spun on a rotating wheel and bets placed on which compartment it will fall into as it slows. Bets against the house (i.e. casino) may be placed either directly against individual numbers or combinations offering different odds of success; roulette is widely enjoyed both online and at land-based establishments globally.

There are various betting systems which claim to improve one’s chances of success in roulette, but many of these strategies rely on questionable assumptions. Before trying to formulate a strategy and form an understanding of how the game works; players should always remain wary of casinos that do not provide fair gaming conditions.

Step one in developing a roulette strategy is selecting your bet size. Betting limits for roulette tables range from $0.10 to $5,000, so there are many choices when selecting an amount to bet. After selecting your chip denomination, click on your preferred location on the table to place it.

Once your bet has been placed, the dealer will spin the wheel and throw a ball into one of the slots on the wheel. When this occurs, winners are awarded according to their bets; outside bets (red-black, odd-even or first, second and third dozen bets) offer higher odds than inside bets.

A great strategy for playing roulette is avoiding the American version, with two green pockets and its higher house edge than its European counterpart. Instead, play French version, with its la partage rule reducing house edge to just 1.35%; or use James Bond strategy which involves placing multiple bets to increase chances of victory but requires a large bankroll.