How to Play Roulette in Las Vegas
Roulette is a spinning wheel that contains slots numbered 1 to 36, as well as two additional slots, 0 an 00. A white ball is spun around the wheel as the wheel rotates, and when the ball loses speed, it drops, falling into one of the numbered slots.
In Las Vegas, roulette slots are numbered from 1 to 36 alternating between red and black. There are also two green slots numbered 0 and 00. Some casinos also offer the European style roulette, which has a single 0 along with the standard 36 numbers.
The purpose of Las Vegas casino roulette game is to try and guess which numbered slot the ball will fall into next. You place your bets on the roulette layout according to where you think the ball might land. There is a house advantage of 5.26% if the ball lands in the 0 or 00 pocket. If that happens, all the other wagers will automatically lose.
Roulette Betting Options
Players can place a variety of 'inside' bets by selecting the number of the pocket the ball will land in, or a range of pockets based on their position. Players can also place 'outside' bets which are bets on various positional groupings of pockets, pocket colors, 
or whether it is odd or even. The payout odds for each type of bet is based on its probability. Las Vegas casino tables usually imposes minimum and maximum bets, and these rules usually apply separately for all of a player's "inside" and "outside" bets for each spin. You should ask the Dealer about any minimum and maximum betting limits at your table. Players can continue to place bets until the dealer announces "No more bets."
** The value of your chip is determined by the price you pay for them.
Roulette Betting Guide
 |
Type | Bet | Payout | |
| Inside Bet | ||||
| A | Straight up | Single number bet | 35 to 1 | |
| B | Split | Double number bet | 17 to 1 | |
| C | Street | Three number bet | 11 to 1 | |
| D | Corner bet | Four number bet | 8 to 1 | |
| L | Five number bet | 0-00-1-2-3 | 6 to 1 | |
| E | Line | Six number bet | 5 to 1 | |
| Outside Bet | ||||
| F | Column Bet | 12 numbers in a row | 2 to 1 | |
| G | Dozens | Twelve numbers above the space | 2 to 1 | |
| H | Red or Black | By Color | Even Money | |
| I | Odd or Even | By Number Pattern | Even Money | |
| J | High number bet | Highest 18 numbers (19-36) | Even Money | |
| K | Low number bet | Lowest 18 numbers (1-18) | Even Money | |
Watch the Video below to learn more
|
Tips & Things you should know about Roulette
- Seats at the roulette table are for players only.
- You may place your bets while the ball is spinning around the rim of the Roulette wheel, but once the ball descends into the area with the numbered pockets the dealer will call, "No more bets." and you should stop.
- It is difficult to outline a strategy for winning big at Roulette, because the house advantage is so strong.
- Bet SPLITS instead of STRAIGHT UP numbers.
- Time is your enemy, play for five minutes on black or red, or even or odd.
- There is no mathematical or statistical method to accurately predict where the ball is going to land. Roulette is a game of pure chance, and barring exceptional circumstances, no strategy can overcome the built-in house percentage.
- In the end it is luck and not strategy that governs this game.
- Get in, make your money, and get out.
- Cash all your roulette chips after play. The chips are special to the roulette table, and are not redeemable by the cashier or used in any other games.
- Being a game of chance, it is also a game where a player can walk in and win big with no skill at all.
- Always remember you will not get rich at this game. In the long run you will lose money.
Be Warned:
This website encourages you to play responsibly by betting within your limits and by recognizing that over time the house will come out ahead.
Nevada State Gaming Rules
The minimum age for gambling in Nevada is 21 and the law is strictly enforced. Casinos can be fined heavily by the state or have their license revoked for allowing anyone under 21 to gamble or loiter in gaming areas.
Adults cannot play slot machines with kids looking over their shoulder, nor can they park infants in strollers besides slot machines or gaming tables.
Security guards will inform violators of the state law one time and escort them from the premises for repeatedly ignoring warnings.
Las Vegas Gaming Terminology / Phrases
| Vegas Phrase | Meaning |
| All in | When a player bets all of his or her chips. |
| Comps | Free complimentary rooms, buffet passes, show tickets, and so on, given to frequent gamblers. |
| House edge | The statistical advantage that the casino maintains over the player. |
| One-armed bandit | A slot machine. |
| Pit boss | A table games supervisor on the casino floor. |
| Cage | Where casino cashiers exchange chips for money. |
| High roller | A gambler who wagers large amounts of money. |
| Eye in the sky | A casino’s high-tech camera surveillance network. |
| Let it ride | To roll over your winnings into another bet. |
| Loose slots | Slot machines with above-average pay outs. |
| Tapped out | Broke, out of money. |
| Toke | A tip or gratuity (short for “token”). |
| RFB | Room, food, and beverage comps. |
Responsible Gaming
This website encourages you to play responsibly by betting within your limits and by recognizing that over time the house will come out ahead.
To view a full copy of the American Gaming Association Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming, visit the AGA website at www.americangaming.org.
If you wish to view the AGA’s win-loss brochure, “The Guide to House Advantage”, visit www.americangaming.org
Copies of the brochure “When the Fun Stops – Understanding Compulsive Gambling” are available at most Casino Cages, and Players Club Desk.
Warning Signs of Problem Gaming:
- Gambling to escape worry
- Gambling to get money to solve financial difficulties
- Feeling unable to stop playing, regardless of winning or losing
- Often gambling until your last dollar is gone
- Neglecting your family because of gambling
If you feel you need help, please call the following 24-hour confidential national hotline:
Nevada Council on Problem Gambling 1-800-522-4700
| Free Gaming Lessons | Players Club Card List |  |
| Poker Tournaments | House Advantage | |
| Hand-Held Gambling | Harrah's Total Rewards | |
| MGM Mirage Players Club | A-List Players Club |
Recommended reading and merchandise |
|||
 |
|
Roulette Inside Bets
Straight Up - A bet on an individual number, including zero (0). The bet is placed directly on top of the chosen number. Chances of Winning (35/1)
Split Bet - A bet can be placed on any two adjacent numbers, by placing the bet on the line between your two chosen numbers. Chances of Winning (17/1)
Street Bet - A bet is placed on the outer boundary line of the roulette table, next to the corresponding row of three numbers. It is worth noting that street bets can be place on 0, 1, and 2 or 0, 2 and 3. Chances of Winning (11/1)
Corner Bet - This is a bet on four numbers at the same time. You place your bet on the cross where the four numbers intersect. You can have a corner bet on 0, 1, 2 and 3 by placing your bet on the upper right boundary line between 0 and 3. Chances of Winning (8/1)
Line Bet - A line bet covers two street bets, i.e. six different numbers in two rows of three numbers. The bet is placed on the closest boundary line of the table, on the dividing line of the two rows. Chances of Winning (5/1)
Roulette Outside Bets
Column Bets - On the short side of the roulette table there are three boxes marked “2 to 1”. A bet in one of these boxes marks all twelve numbers above it. Does not include zero (0). Chances of Winning (2/1)
Dozen Bet - A bet placed in any of the three boxes on the long side of the roulette table marked “1st 12”, “2nd 12” or “3rd 12” gives you a bet on twelve numbers. Chances of Winning (2/1)
Red/Black, Even/Odd or Hi/Lo - A bet placed in one of the six boxes furthest out on the long side of the table covers half the numbers, eighteen in total (excluding 0). Chances of Winning (Evens)
Learn to play casino games
Learn to play casino games by clicking on the links below. Each link tells you a little about the game, the rules and gives you an online video on the game in action. Hope you enjoy them.
Roulette Betting Options
A player may bet on single numbers
A player may bet on rows of numbers
A player may bet on adjacent numbers
A player may also play colors
A player may bet on odds or even numbers
European roulette tables in Las Vegas
There are a number of European roulette tables in Las Vegas. You can find them at the Bellagio, Mirage, Mandalay Bay, Stratosphere, MGM Grand and Nevada Palace.
