Roullette is a gambling game played by spinning a small ball around a revolving wheel and placing bets on which red or black compartment it will land when the wheel finally comes to a stop. Odds for winning range from 1 to 36 with payoffs clearly marked on the table. First popularized in Europe during the 18th century, roulette later evolved in American gambling dens by placing its wheel directly atop of tables with simplified betting grids.

Though stories abound about the origins of roulette, its likely development as an offshoot of Italian game Biribi can be traced. Today’s roulette wheel features divisions numbered one through 36 in red and black alternating rows. Furthermore, an American version adds an additional green zero which signifies betting possibilities on each bet placed using chips placed precisely on a table showing where each chip stands indicating its type.

Single number bets, for instance, are straight up bets that pay out if the winning number is matched exactly. Split bets involve placing chips along two numbers connected by lines in order to form two separate bets on winning outcomes; corner bets involve placing four numbers together by laying chips over four lines that connect them – all having different house edges due to specific payouts.

When playing Roulette, it’s essential to set a budget and stay within it. Beginning with smaller bets may help as you become more acquainted with the game; and selecting tables offering minimum bets that fit comfortably within your budget while providing maximum bet options is ideal.

Once the dealer clears all losing bets from the table and pays out any winning bets, players can start betting again. Some may observe other gamblers and try to predict their actions by watching how they bet or by making wagers that are opposite from those made by other gamblers – however this method won’t increase your odds more than by chance alone.

When you’re ready to place your bets, simply tell the dealer how much money you wish to invest and she will place your chips according to your specifications on the roulette table. Her “wheel” will indicate each chip’s value before she distributes them – as opposed to traditional table games where denomination-printed chips must be stacked first before being distributed to players.