ROULETTE: Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE AUTHOR ROULETTE: PLAYING ON THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE A BRIEF HISTORY

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2 ROULETTE: 2 A BRIEF HISTORY Contents Introduction I TABLE OF CONTENTS II INTRODUCTION II ABOUT THE AUTHOR 1 ROULETTE: PLAYING ON THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE Named after the French diminutive for little wheel, is a table based game played with a small wheel and a ball. The wheel contains 7coloured small pockets, numbered 1 to 7. The game is believed to be a fusion of a few games such as Roly-Poly, the Italian game HocaBiribi and the French board game of the same name. The most common variation of the game is American, which features 8 pockets PAYOUTS A BRIEF HISTORY INTRODUCTION OF THE SINGLE ZERO ROULETTE GAINS POPULARITY MODERN DEVELOPMENT GENERAL RULES OF PLAY PAYOUTS INSIDE BETS OUTSIDE BETS CALL BETS AND ANNOUNCED BETS FRENCH BETS FULL MXIMUM/COMPLETE BETTING STRATEGIES 10 TO GET YOU STARTED 10 A FINAL WORD About the author Max Stern is the Casino Manager at Golden Riviera Casino, who ensures everything within the online casino runs like clockwork. Max has a broad knowledge of the casino industry, with over a decade of experience under his belt.here he shares some of his knowledge to help you improve your game. The aim of the is to correctly predict where the ball is going to land Whether it will land on a certain number, a red or black pocket or an odd or even number. As with most table based games, roulette comes down to the odds. isn t considered the most challenging of casino games because it doesn t require any application of strategy, but rather a good combination of solid game understanding and betting instincts. Let s get into it! Share this ebook: 8 BETTING STRATEGIES I II

3 : Playing on the Wheel of Fortune Back in the Elizabethan period, when Queen Elizabeth I ruled over England ( ) and when Shakespeare was giving birth to some of the nation s greatest literary works (many of which we persistently force high-schoolers to study and decode with much pain and suffering), there was a prominent, widely-recognisable metaphor amongst the general population that was used to make sense of the many inconsistencies of life: the wheel of fortune. It was an icon used to account for the constant inconstancies of Fortune from losses to gains, from highs to lows, from eminence to obscurity and so on. In essence, the wheel of fortune was one way of understanding the precarious nature of human happiness. Compared to modestly strategic games like blackjack or poker, there is little to no skill in a game of. A player makes choices based on risk. He could wager his chip straight-up (which means betting on a single number) and receive a payout 5 times the original bet if played successfully. Or he could choose to spread his risk and concede a lower reward by setting his chips on a corner, which covers four squares but pays out at just eight times the original bet. At its core, will appeal to the casino patron who likes table games, but who is reluctant to have to use complex strategies and betting systems to try and eke out every fraction of a percentage from the house s already sizeable advantage. As with all casinos games, you re at an enormous disadvantage if you don t fully grasp the basics of first. Luckily for you, is one of the very easiest to understand. This guide will cover the major elements of play, a brief history of the game, the different bet versus payout ratios, and some of the accepted, albeit controversial, strategies out there for the player keen to get the most out of his experience. is a glamorous game, and though it has a relatively small player following compared to blackjack, it remains a mainstay of all the major casinos worldwide. European Wheel American Wheel Welcome to the Golden Riviera Online Casino s guide to. Here you ll learn the history, how to play and most importantly how to win. Let s start at the beginning and then go through the rules and end on basic strategy. By the end of this book, you ll be rolling in winnings like a master. Probably the most modern and concrete equivalent of the wheel of fortune lies in the mechanics of the table. The word itself derives from the French diminutive for little wheel and, as in real life, testifies to the role of chance in staking one s efforts in the great gamble. A player can bet high value/ high risk and potentially win or lose enormously, or he could hedge his bets and opt for a smaller payout on a win (but absorbing less risk himself). A Brief History the roulette table The modern iteration of was first played in France in the 18th century. Many also believe that the game as it s played today includes a fairly loose fusion of Roly-Poly, Reiner, EQ and Ace of Hearts (all English wheel games) and the Italian games Hoca and Biribi. Still earlier than that, Blaise Pascal is said to have introduced a more primitive form of the game a century earlier in his search for a perpetual motion machine. This early form is supposed to have been used in various monasteries for relieving boredom. Let s just hope they didn t gamble away the tithes and holy offerings! 1 2

4 Introduction of the single zero In 1842, two Frenchmen, Francois and Louis Blanc introduced a wheel with a single zero instead of a double at the casino they erected in Monte Carlo. This was meant to encourage greater casino patronage as the removal of the double zero slightly leveled the player s odds against the house. In some early American forms of the game, the table also featured an American eagle as an icon of American liberty and values. This tradition eventually fell away. Gains Popularity During the 19th century, spread throughout the major metropolitan centres, becoming one of the most popular table games in Europe and the USA. The Blanc s single-zero wheel gained in popularity and became standard for almost all variations of the game except America where, despite the Eagle s disappearance, the double zero remained in force. Modern development In the first half of the 20th century, the casino centres of the world were in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas. Monte Carlo upheld the French tradition of a single-zero wheel; Americans preferred the double zero, believing that the European house edge was too low on the table (you have to love raw capitalism). In America today, only a few casinos still offer European tables and there is usually some kind of caveat attached to play, like a fairly high minimum wager. It goes without saying that playing in Europe improves a player s odds significantly. If you want hard statistics, we can tell you that at the American tables the house enjoys a 5.26% advantage on all bets except the double zero, where it enjoys a whopping 7.89% edge! That s sizeable. Not quite as high as the slot machines, but far higher than most blackjack games. On the European tables, however, the house has a 2.7% edge still significant, yes, but far less disadvantageous to the player. General Rules of Play As is probably quite clear by now, makes players choose to place bets on either a single number or a range of numbers, on one of two colors, or on whether a spin will result in an odd or even value. The more specific the bet, the less the probability of a win, and therefore the higher the payout. Almost all tables will impose minimum and maximum bets. Dealers will also ensure that each player has chips of different colors for easy identification. Players may keep placing chips down on the table until the dealer calls rien ne va plus or no more bets. If bets are made after this announcement, a dealer is well within his rights to bar the bet and remove the late-wager chips. No more Bets! Once a winning number and color have been determined, a dealer will place a marker, also called a dolly, on the winning number. While the dolly is still on the table, players may neither touch their chips nor make any additional bets. In a swift motion, the dealer will remove all the unsuccessful bets from the table and determine payouts for the winning wagers. Inside Bets Inside payouts have variable payouts based on the nature of the bet being made. Single Number/Straight Up This is a bet on an individual number (including 0 and 00). The payout on a successful play is 5:1. It sounds like a big payout (and it is), but remember that the odds of hitting a straight up are 7:1. Split This is a bet on two adjoining numbers, either vertically or horizontally connected. The payout on a successful wager is 17:1. Street This is three-number wager on a single horizontal line, paying 11:1. Corner When betting on a corner, a player makes a wager on four numbers simultaneously. The chip is placed where the vertical and horizontal lines meet. A corner win pays 8:1. PAYOUTS 4

5 Columns Double Street Also paying 2:1, a column wager is a bet on one of the three columns of numbers. This is a bet on two adjoining streets. A chip is placed on the line separating the outside from the inside, straddling the horizontal line between two rows. The payout is 5:1. Trio A bet on the intersection between 0, 1, and 2; or 0, 2 and in a single-zero layout. A Word on the house edge Every single game at any casino looking to stay in business will have a built-in house edge. It s one of the few certainties in life (like death and taxes). Casinos exist to make money, and they not a fair one) of making some money yourself, you need to know that the odds will always be stacked against you. Outside Bets In contrast to inside bets, all outside wagers share the same payout of 2:1. The reasoning is that outside bets are categorically less of a risk than their inside counterparts. As a result, their payout is reduced enormously compared to a single number win. Red or Black The table gives you 18 numbers in red and another As has been mentioned already, American generally operates on a 5.26% house edge, whereas European has 2.7%. Where does the house derive its advantage? In two ways: the green square(s) that are reserved for the zero(es), and the payout versus odds ratio. In American, for instance, the zero and double-zero are immune to color bets. And remember that while mathematically you have 1:7 chance of winning on a single number, the payout stands at 1:5. Imagine placing a single $1 chip on each numbered square. That would cost you $7. After that the wheel has selected the winning number, however, the casino paysyou just $5. under a 50% chance of winning (remember: the zero is neither red nor black). The payout is 2:1 or even money. Odd or Even Like a color-based bet, the payout on an odd or even number is even money. Share this ebook: 1-18 and 19-6 Again, like red/black and odd/even, a wager on what is nearly half the board s betting values will pay even money at 2:1. Dozen Bets This pays 2:1. 5 6

6 Call Bets and Announced bets Legally, there s an important distinction between a call bet and an announced bet. A call bet is made by the player without actually placing any active chips on the table. So in a very real sense, a call bet is gambling on credit, which is actually illegal in many countries. In an announced bet, however, the player will place sufficient chips on the table to cover his bet before the spin takes place. French Bets French bets cover pre-determined number sets on the table. These sets are all related to each other in some or other way. Orphelins (Orphans) This covers a total of eight numbers: 17, 4, 6 and 1, 20, 14, 1, 9. A single chip is placed straight-up on 1 and another four on each of the splits: 6/9, 14/17, 17/20, 1/4. Voisins du zéro (neighbors of zero) This covers a total of eight numbers: 17, 4, 6 and 1, 20, 14, 1, 9. A single chip is placed straight-up on 1 and another four on each of the splits: 6/9, 14/17, 17/20, 1/4. Jeu zéro (zero game) A zero game, which in Germany is called zero spiel, plays the numbers closest to zero: 12. 5,, 26, 0, 2, 15. One chip is placed on the 0/ split, another one on the 12/15 split, another on a straight-up 26, and another one on the 2/5 split. That s four chips in total. voisins du zero & orphelins Full maximum/complete By asking for a maximum bet on any number, the player wagers his chips on all the inside bets related to that number. For instance, if a table maximum were set at $100 and a player asked for number 17 to the maximum it would require $4000. By adding up all the possible bets on a 17 maximum, one arrives at $ That s the amount that would be required to play 17 to the full maximum. Most high-level casino establishments that cater to very high rollers won t physically place all the chips on the table for this kind of bet. Rather they ll just keep a running tally of where the player is in terms of the amount won/lost. Betting Strategies Bet Table squares Pieces Amount Required ($) Straight Split 17, Split 17, Split 17, Split 17, Street 17, 16, Corner 17, 16, 1, Corner 17, 18, 14, Corner 17, 16, 19, Corner 17, 18, 20, Six Line 17, 16, 18, 1, 14, Six Line 17, 16, 18, 19, 20, Before we even get into the nitty gritty of, let s be clear that when we speak of a betting strategy, we re really referring to a betting system. The key difference is this: strategy will theoretically be able to improve the player s statistical odds of winning; a system, by contrast, will have no effect on the house advantage. In, no amount of forethought and savvy will change the basic house edge ever. So: let s look at some of the major systems in use. 7 8

7 to get you started Martingale In the Martingale system, the player is advised to double his bet each time he loses. The idea is table in the same position as he started. While this may sound tempting, the reality of is that if you re having a particularly bad day your loss rate can increase substantially very quickly. Just because the ball landed on a 25 in one round does not mean it will now purposely vary where it lands. This is the gamblers fallacy and you d do well to be mindful of it. The wheel has no memory and no bias, and if you re losing particularly badly on a given day it can be a threatening idea to suddenly double your bet after each spin in the hopes of getting your money back. The casino will maintain its advantage of between 2.7 to 7%, so in the long term the a final word Now it s time to try it out. We d suggest some practice play with a reputable online casino for a number of reasons. Firstly, practice play is free you don t need to actually deposit any money if you don t want to. It s a good way to practice the kinds of tips and systems discussed in this guide. Secondly, it s most certainly less threatening and intimidating to play in your home while you re getting the hang of the game as opposed to having a fairly abrupt and laconic dealer making lightning-fast hand movements and expecting you to know what s going on. Grand Martingale In Grand martingale, a player is advised to not merely double his bet after a loss but actually add another unit! If the starting bet is $10 and the player loses, then in Grand martingale he is being asked to bet $0 on the next bet! On a win, grand martingale can be incredibly satisfying. On continual losses, it can be incredibly disheartening, disorienting, and daunting. We recommend the following online gaming sites. These sites are reliable, have a fair random- Cancellation or Labouchére system Finally, in Cancellation the player will start with a number (or number series) and bet the total on either end. If the players wins, he cancels the numbers he just played. If he loses, he adds the total that he just played to the end of the series. Once all the numbers have been cancelled, the A Cancellation isn t considered quite as risky as a Martingale or a Grand martingale, but like most systems in it can still result in a huge loss of money. Golden Riviera Online Casino offers several high-quality games for you to get started on. Go play today! Remember that the best strategy for is to look for a single-zero wheel, other than that there s no way to reduce your house edge as betting systems have no effect on the house edge since it s built into the game itself. By this point in the guide, the following should be clear to you: The basics and principles of play The different types of bets and their divisions on the table The kinds of payouts that the casino makes on each type of bet s dependant on the kind of table on which you re playing Some of the more popular betting systems in use today. Share this ebook: 9 10