Roulette is considered to be the most popular game of chance in the world. It is called “small wheel” in French and was introduced by Blaise Pascal in the 17th Century. Two versions of Roulette are known and they are the single “O” Roulette, which is the European Roulette, and the double “OO” or the American Roulette.

When online gambling became popular in the 1990s, online Roulette also surfaced. Before playing online Roulette, one should understand the table minimum and place bets more or equal to the minimum amount. A player must then bet on a number (odd or even), colour (red, black, or the green “zero” slot), group of numbers, columns, or rows. The more specific your target is, the more your chances are of winning.

The different types of bets include a Straight Up, which allows you to put your wager on a single number, including zero and double-zero, with a payoff of 35 to 1. Another type is called a Split Bet, which is putting your wager on two adjacent numbers and placing your bet on the line between them, giving a payoff of 17 to 1.

Some useful tips for online Roulette include choosing a European wheel over an American wheel, because the former has the numbers 1-36 and a slot for zero, therefore lowering the house edge. Make sure also that the casino has the “La Partage” rules for a European Wheel. If you are adamant to use an American wheel, you have to ensure that the “surrender” rule is applied. Lastly, set a gambling budget and never get carried away. Having high hopes for a big win may lead to disappointment, as online Roulette relies purely on luck and is played mainly for fun.