Roulette Betting Guide for Beginners

Inside vs. outside bets and why European beats American.

Roulette Betting Guide for Beginners

Roulette is pure chance, but the wheel you pick matters.

European roulette has one zero (2.7% edge). American roulette adds a double zero (5.26% edge). Always choose European or French tables.

Bet types

  • Outside bets (red/black, odd/even) pay 1:1 with ~48.6% chance
  • Dozens and columns pay 2:1
  • Straight-up numbers pay 35:1