What is Classic Roulette?

How to Play Classic Roulette

The rules of Classic Roulette are the same as those used in European Roulette. The aim of the game is to predict which segment of the spinning wheel the ball will come to rest on. The wheel features the numbers 0 to 36 inclusive and it has been designed in such a way as to give players numerous betting options.

Once all bets have been placed, start the round by clicking on the ‘Spin’ button. Once this happens, the ball is released within the wheel and will gradually come to rest, determining the result of the round.

The roulette wheel sits to the right-hand side of the green betting are where the chips are placed. Classic Roulette has a relatively simplistic design that suits the theme of the game and it ensures that placing chips is always straightforward.

Table Betting Area

In Classic Roulette, players can bet on a number of different outcomes. Roulette bets are split into two groups Inside and Outside Bets.

Inside Bets

These are bets that require the chips to be placed within the betting area. They are:

• Straight Up Bet – a bet on a single number.
• Split Bet – a bet on two adjacent numbers.
• A Street Bet – a bet on a row of three numbers.
• A Corner or Four Bet – a bet covering four numbers next to each other on the table.
• A Line Bet – a bet covering two Streets – six different numbers in two rows of three numbers.

Outside Bets

These are bets that require chips to be placed in the outside edges of the betting area. They are:

• Column Bet – A bet on a column of 12 numbers
• Dozen Bet – A bet on a set of 12 numbers, 1 – 12, 13 – 24 or 25 – 36
• Red/Black – A bet on all the red or all the black numbers
• Even/Odd – A bet on all the even or all the odd numbers
• Low/High Bet: A bet on whether the ball will land on a low or high number (1 – 18 or 19 – 36)

Racetrack Betting Area

Classic Roulette features a racetrack betting area. There are a number of betting patterns (made up of a mixture of Inside Bets) that require numerous chips. The racetrack betting area provides players with a shortcut to place these without having to position numerous chips on the betting area. The most common patterns are as follows:

• Neighbours – a bet on between 3 and 11 numbers. This bet covers the neighbours either side of a selected number.
• Voisins du Zero – a bet on the “neighbours of zero”. This is a bet on the numbers positioned between 22 and 25 on the roulette wheel.
• Tiers – a bet on one third of the wheel, the numbers between 27 to 33.
• Orphelins – a bet that covers the 8 numbers that are not covered by the Voisins du Zero or Tiers bets.

Classic Roulette Payouts

Classic Roulette offers the standard roulette payouts:

• A Straight Up Bet pays 35:1
• A Split Bet pays 17:1
• A Street Bet pays 11:1
• A Corner or Four Bet pays 8:1
• A Line Bet pays 5:1
• A Column Bet pays 2:1
• A Dozen Bet pays 2:1
• A 1-18 (Low) Bet pays 1:1
• A 19-36 (High) Bet pays 1:1
• A Red Bet pays 1:1
• A Black Bet pays 1:1
• An Even Bet pays 1:1
• An Odd Bet pays 1:1

Classic Roulette Features

In Classic Roulette, there are a number of different features to benefit players. In addition to the racetrack betting area, as mentioned above, players can also enjoy the following.

History

In Classic Roulette, players will be able to see the results of all the previous rounds using a history chart.

Coverage

Players will be able to see how much of the wheel their current bets have covered expressed as a percentage.

A Basic Strategy for Classic Roulette

The best way of increasing you chances of winning while playing Classic Roulette is by using a betting system. The majority of popular roulette betting systems can be used when placing even money bets. This means that they can be used when betting on black or red, odd or even, or 1-18 or 19-36.

Here are a few betting systems that can be used when playing Classic Roulette.

• The Martingale – this system involves doubling your bet after each loss in order to eventually recoup your losses and make a profit.
• The Reverse Martingale – this strategy is also known as the "Paroli" system, and it involves increasing your bet after each win.
• The Fibonacci - this strategy involves using a specific sequence of numbers to determine your bet, rather than doubling or increasing it by a fixed amount.

To Conclude

Roulette is a true casino classic and if you are wanting to play the most traditional, European form of the game, then this is the ideal game for you. It is well designed, offers a good selection of features, and will provide roulette enthusiasts with hours of fun.