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The origins of Roulette are not truly known. There are many theories
as to who invented the game, and when it was invented. A surge in its
popularity in the mid 18th century in Europe, along with other factors,
suggest that Roulette was invented by the famous mathematician and early
computer mind Blaise Pascal. Ironically, if this theory is correct, then
with the large numbers of people playing Online Roulette, the game
of Roulette has now come full circle.
Now that a brief history of the game has been discussed, we will now move
on to some of the basic rules of Online Roulette. First, the outside
bets. The main part of the Roulette Table has the numbers 1 through 36,
plus 0 and 00 (depending on the type of Roulette, the double zero may
not be present). The outside bets are placed on the edges of the table,
and can be placed on either a group of numbers or one of the groups such
as red, black, odd, even, low or high. If the ball lands on 0 or 00, all
of the outside bets lose.
Outside bets in online Roulette
Below is a list with a bit more information on some of the possible outside
bets.
- Red/Black - When the ball lands on either a red or black number
you are paid out even money;
- Odd/Even - The same is true of an Odd/Even bet, which means
you're paid out even money if the ball lands on either an odd or an
even number;
- Low/High - A low bet (on the numbers 1 to 18) and a high bet
(on the numbers 18 to 31) also both pay out even money;
- Columns - A column bet can be placed on any column. There are
three columns on the table to choose from, and each bet pays out 2 to
1 if you win;
- Dozens - A roulette table is divided into three "dozens",
i.e. the numbers 1 to 12 (first dozen), the numbers 13 to 24 (the second
dozen) and the numbers 25 to 36 (the third dozen). A bet on one of these
dozens pays the same as a column bet, that is 2 to 1;
Inside bets in online Roulette
The bets that are known as “Inside Bets” are made on certain
numbers or combinations of numbers either within the number layout or
on the border. These bets are explained in the list below.
- Straight-Up Bet - This is the simplest roulette bet available,
and also the one with the best odds. It's a bet on a single number,
and if you win you are paid out at 35 to 1;
- Split Bet - A split bet is placed on two adjoining numbers
and it pays out 17 to 1 if you win this bet;
- Street Bet - A "street" is a row of three numbers.
You make this bet by placing your chips on the outside line of a row.
You are paid out 11 to 1 if you win this bet;
- Corner Bet - A corner bet is also know as a square or quarter
bet. It pays 8 to 1 if you win. You'll have to place your chips on any
intersection of four numbers;
- Five-Number line Bet - This bet is only available in american
roulette. We don't recommend this bet, as it has a higher house edge
than any of the other bets discussed here. The numbers involved in this
bet are 0, 00, 1,2 and 3. You'll be paid out at 6 to 1 if you win this
bet;
- Six-Number line Bet - Also know as the line bet, the six number
line bet is made by placing your chips on the top or bottom line of
two rows exactly at the intersection of these two rows. You'll be paid
at 5 to 1 if you win this bet.
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