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Wagers are made over a large layout on the table next to the wheel; in live casinos, there is plenty of room for multiple players to start around the table and reach out to place their own bets.

Here’s a quick rundown of the betting options available on an American roulette table, divided into the “inside” bets – which generally cover only a few numbers or less – and “outside bets,” which cover large portions of the wheel at lower payouts.

Inside Bets

• Single: A bet covering a single number that pays out at 35-1.

• Split: A bet covering any two adjacent numbers on the layout that pays 17-1.

• Street: A bet that covers a row of three numbers, paying out 11-1.

• Corner: A bet covering a “square” of four numbers that pays 8-1.

• Six Line: A bet covering two consecutive rows (six numbers in total) which pays out at 5-1.

• Top Line: A bet that covers the 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3, which pays 6-1.

Outside Bets

• Column Bets: These bets cover a column of 12 numbers and pay out at 2-1 odds.

• Dozen Bets: These bets cover 12 consecutive numbers (such as 1-12 or 13-24), and also pay out at 2-1.

• Odd/Even: These bets cover the appropriate 18 numbers and pay out at even money.

• Red/Black: These bets cover all numbers of the color selected, paying out at even money.

In a live American roulette game, players will be able to make bets for a minute or so before the croupier (or dealer) will place the ball in the outside of the wheel, causing it to spin rapidly. Players will then have a few more seconds to finalize their bets before the croupier closes the action. Once the winning number is determined, the losing chips will be swept off the table, and then winning wagers will be paid before the table opens again for more betting.

Since this is a game that can accommodate many different players, steps need to be taken to ensure that each player’s bets can be identified. This is usually done by having each player convert their money into special chips that are only valid at the roulette table. Each player gets their own color, which can represent any denomination that is appropriate: a typical low-stakes player might use their chips at $1 each, while other players might count each chip as $5 or more.

Of course, none of these measures are required in online versions of this game. When you play on our roulette simulator or at one of our top online casinos, you can take long as you want to figure out your bets and trigger a spin whenever you like, allowing you to have full control over the pace of play.