AMERICAN ROULETTE
American roulette, the most popular game in casinos worldwide, originated in the 18th century and remains a favorite among players. The game features a roulette table and cylinder with numbers from 0 to 36. Players can place bets on individual numbers, odds, dozens, and columns. Exciting betting options like series and neighbours add to the thrill, making American roulette a captivating and fast-paced casino experience.
Glossary
• Cylinder (Wheel): The central part of the roulette game where the numbers from 0 to 36 are arranged in random order.
• Playing Field (Layout): The area on the roulette table displaying the numbers, where players can place their bets. These numbers are arranged in a grid, not randomly as on the cylinder.
• Straight-up: A bet on a single number with a payout of 35:1.
• Split: A bet on two adjacent numbers with a payout of 17:1.
• Street: A bet on three consecutive numbers in a horizontal row on the layout with a payout of 11:1.
• Corner: A bet covering four numbers that meet at one corner on the layout, with a payout of 8:1.
• Six-line: A bet on two adjacent rows of numbers on the layout, covering six numbers in total, with a payout of 5:1.
• Columns: A bet on one of the three vertical columns of numbers on the layout, with a payout of 2:1.
•Dozens: A bet on one of three groups of 12 consecutive numbers (1-12, 13-24, or 25-36) with a payout of 2:1.
•Simple Chances: Bets that pay 1:1, including bets on red or black, even or odd, and high (19-36) or low (1-18).
•Series: Specific bets covering sections of the cylinder, including Voisins du Zero, Zero Spiel, Tiers and Orphelins.
•Neighbours: A bet covering a chosen number and the two numbers directly adjacent to it on either side on the cylinder, making it a total of five numbers.
•Track (or Racetrack): A representation of the roulette cylinder's number sequence, typically found on the table, where players can place bets on sections of the cylinder.