Even though roulette rules are fairly
easy to learn, it is important to acquire
the necessary knowledge before you go
into a casino and start to play. If you
are a newbie, this can definitely help
you avoid any potential embarrassments
or misunderstandings.
Traditionally roulette has been played
in regular offline casinos but today secure
casino gambling online has been more and
more common whether it is roulette, poker,
craps, blackjack, baccarat or other gambling
games.
Roulette has both rules and etiquette
that have to be adhered to. In a game
where money is at stake, it is crucial
for gamblers to be familiar with these
both in real and virtual casinos.
The basic rules of Roulette
In Roulette you don't compete with the
other players. The roulette game can hold
up to eight players, and each player plays
against the dealer only
Players buy in and receive chips of a
color, different from the other players
If you win a spin, you cash your color
chip in for a cash chip of a certain value.
The "En Prison" rule
If you place an even money bet and the
ball lands on zero, you can either take
back your bet or leave it for another
spin. If you choose the last option you
put it "in prison" as the jargon is.
The 'La Partage' rule
Like the 'en prison' rule this is also
due when you place an outside even money
bet and the ball lands on zero. Under
the La Partage rule however, you lose
half your bet and you are not able to
leave the remainder in prison, or out
for another spin.
Roulette etiquette
Your bet must be placed before the spinner
or croupier, calls out "No more bets."
Never touch or even attempt to touch
your chips after the croupier stops betting
When the croupier calls 'no more bets'
you cannot change your bet.
There are other rules in roulette, but
these are the basic. Learn them and you
can start to play.
This article was posted on November
07, 2005
