Roulette is a casino game in which players place bets on what number will appear by placing chips on a betting mat and placing bets at precise locations on it. Each type of bet type has been clearly indicated on this mat; those on six numbers or less are known as Inside bets while 12 or more numbers fall under Outside bets; all odds associated with each type are clearly listed in a paytable.

Roulette is played on a table divided into 36 numbered sections (1 through 36) with either one or two zeros, using a rotating dishlike device called the roulette wheel to spin a small ball until it lands in one of the compartments. American tables typically include an additional green division in their wheel layout for added realism.

Players give money to the dealer, who accepts it by placing it on the table and asking “for colour.” After selecting one from among a range of different roulette chips valued at that amount, he or she may then place bets on any number segment on the table either individually or collectively; payouts depend on how many chips are placed per segment – for instance a straight up bet on number 1 pays 392 chips!

Once bets have been placed, a croupier spins the roulette wheel and rolls the ball onto it. As soon as it settles into one of its pockets, a croupier will remove any losing bets while paying out any winning bets according to table specifications before repeating this process again.

Before playing roulette either online or at a live casino, it’s crucial to set a budget in order to maximize your time at the table and avoid overspending. Choose a table which fits within your budget, sticking to it will allow for faster bonus wagering requirements fulfillment as well as any surprises down the road. Finally, please remember gambling can become addictive so please bet responsibly and seek help immediately if any problems arise.