Online Roulette FAQ
Q1. When I play Roulette, am I competing against other players?
Q2. What are the main differences between inside bets and outside bets?
Q3. What are the primary differences between American and European Roulette wheels?
Q4. If one color has been coming up a lot, are my odds better by betting with it or against it on the next round?
Q5. Is there a difference between betting on a combination of numbers and betting on the same numbers individually?
Q6. Can you beat the house by starting with a table minimum bet on an even-money spot, then doubling-up after every loss and returning to the lowest level when you win?
Q1.When I play Roulette, am I competing against other players?
No. Roulette is a banking game, which means that all bets are placed against the bank (the house).
Q2. What are the main differences between inside bets and outside bets?
Outside bets are found outside of the numbered grid.
They include two types of wagers: even-money and 2-to-1.
Each outside bet must equal the table minimum.
Outside bets give you the option to place separate bets.
Inside bets are found on the inside of the numbered grid or layout.
All of your individual inside bets at a given table must add up to the table minimum.
All of the players' Inside bets are stacked on top of each other as there is only one spot on the inside layout for each particular roulette bet.
Q3.What are the primary differences between American and European Roulette wheels?
European Wheels
Numbered 1-36
Include a green zero section.
American
Have a green zero and double zero (gives US casinos twice the house edge).
Q4. If one color has been coming up a lot, are my odds better by betting with it or against it on the next round?
Your odds do not change regardless of whether you choose to bet with the color or against it. Roulette is a game of independent events, where one spin has no effect on the outcome of any other spin. What appear to be patterns actually have no affect on the probabilities associated with the available bets. The chance of hitting red or black on any given spin is always a consistent number.
This is sometimes difficult to believe, because we have likely all experienced runs of red or black numbers on the roulette wheel. Statistically though, it is not unlikely for such a run to occur; in fact there is an expectancy to it. Runs of red or black numbers are just as likely as runs with alternating colors.
Q5. Is there a difference between betting on a combination of numbers and betting on the same numbers individually?
If you bet $4 on a split bet that covers four numbers, your expected outcome is equivalent to betting $1 each on the four numbers you're covering. Splitting your bet over the numbers is only beneficial because it is convenient, and it allows you to place multiple small bets if you wish to.
Q6. Can you beat the house by starting with a table minimum bet on an even-money spot, then doubling-up after every loss and returning to the lowest level when you win?
This is commonly referred to as the 'Martingale' betting system, and has been discussed at length in many forums of gambling discussion. The Martingale system does offer a high likelihood of netting a small profit, but pits that likelihood against a low chance that you could lose a major amount. The flaw in the system revolves around upper table limits. If you happen to start into a losing pattern where you are doubling your bet each time, the amount you are betting after a few short losses in a row grows rapidly. Eventually you reach the upper table limit and can no longer recover all of your losses with a win on the next spin. If a player is unlucky enough to lose a number of times in a row, the potential losses are usually seen to greatly outweigh the potential wins.
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