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  • Question
    What is the best way not to lose?
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    Don't play. If you do, plan on an amount you can afford to lose and feel comfortable with. When it is gone, walk away and consider the money spent for the pleasure of playing the game. Remember that the casino is there to win your money and if you play long enough, the odds are in their favor and you will lose your money. If you happen to win and are ahead, take your money and get a nice dinner.
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    Which section is the best to play?
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    You have a better chance at winning when you bet on the "outside" side, which includes betting on a color, group of numbers, even or odd. Since almost half of the numbers are either black or red (except for the green that are 0 and 00) it's very close to 50% chance that you will win, being exact you have a 46.37% chance of winning. This also happens with even or odd and with the groups that includes numbers from 1 to 18 and 19 to 36. The closer you get to a specific bet the harder it gets to win. These probabilities up next are for the American Roulette: Black or red - 46.37%; Odd or even - 46.37%; 1 to 12 - 31.58%; Single Number - 2.63% (just to give some examples).
  • Question
    How much should you tip if you win?
    John Varcoe
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    5% of your profit would be enough. If they complain, then you'll know what kind of people you are dealing with. Most of the time they will be polite and thank you.
  • Question
    Can bets be made on all red numbers?
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    You can bet on red, which means if the balls lands on one red number you win the bet, times two. But if it lands on a black number, you lose.
  • Question
    Can I play one number?
    John Varcoe
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    Yes, you can. In American roulette, you have 38 numbers to choose from, which gives you a 38 to 1 chance to win. However, the house only pays you 36 to 1. Not a good bet overall.
  • Question
    How much time do I have to place my bet?
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    It depends on the table. Normally the dealer will wait about 15 to 20 seconds after paying out.
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    Can the casino's house rig the roulette table?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it's possible to rig the table by magnetic interference between the ball and wheel, though this isn't likely, given that the odds of winning at roulette regularly are small anyway.
  • Question
    What are the odds of placing and landing a bet on "O" "OO"?
    Community Answer
    The odds are the same as landing on any other number.
  • Question
    Should I always cover zeros when playing roulette?
    Community Answer
    No, zero is just another number out of all the other numbers. The wheel is not more likely to land on zero than anything else.
  • Question
    Can I only bet on colors in roulette?
    Community Answer
    No, you can bet on either numbers or colors - however, all the colors and numbers do correspond with one another.
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    What is "calling"?
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    At some tables (usually tables that play with large amounts of money), you can "call." This means that you say how much you want to bet on something instead of placing your chips. This can be used if your bet is so big that the chips won't fit the number or if your bet consists of a lot of bets on more than one number.
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    Do you need cards to play?
    Community Answer
    No, you do not. The only thing you will need is the wheel, a ball and the roulette carpet.
  • Question
    Does it have a specific times it can actually land on each of the colors, and how do I study the game?
    John Varcoe
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    There are 18 red and 18 black numbers (and, of course, the green 0 and 00 in America). So it is like flipping a coin... almost, since those green numbers pop up when you least expect them to.
  • Question
    Do I place a chip on a number, and the dealer rolls the ball right after?
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    The dealer will call when it's time to place bets to give you time to place the chips, and will then call "No more bets" and spin the wheel and roll the ball. After the number is called, winners are paid and losing bets are cleared, then the dealer will instruct, "Place your bets" for the next round.
  • Question
    Why do I always have luck at first when playing roulette but it stops at the end?
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    Quit when you first lose and go to another table. See if your luck starts again. However, the odds are against you most of the time. You will find that your "always" soon turns to a "sometimes."
  • Question
    Can you make a bet for the croupier like in craps?
    Finn Kobler
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    You can make a wager for the dealer in roulette. Simply tell the dealer what number you'd like to place their wager on. If this number is spun, the dealer will make money off this bet.
  • Question
    Do the zeros count as even numbers?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    The 0 and 00 do not count as even numbers. If the ball lands on these numbers (unless you specifically bet on them), the money goes towards the casino. This is one major example of "house advantage."
  • Question
    How many numbers can I bet on in one spin?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    You can bet anywhere from 1 to 38 numbers (including the 0 and 00). However, placing a straight-up bet on all 38 numbers will guarantee you to lose money (due to the payout ratio and house advantage). If you want to bet multiple numbers, 6-12 is usually the recommended range.
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    Can I play for both red and black at the same time?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    No. The rules of outside betting do not allow you to bet for opposite 1-1 numbers (red/black, odd/even, 1-18/19-36), because that would mean you're wagering all the numbers on the table.
  • Question
    How do you know which number will be picked?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    Roulette is a game of luck. It is impossible to tell which number will be picked each time.
  • Question
    What is the basket bet?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    A basket bet is also called a five-number bet. It's a bet for the numbers 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3. It pays 6-1.
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    How many times should the ball spin before bets are called?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    The ball must complete at least 4 rotations around the wheel for it to be considered a valid spin.
  • Question
    What’s the most common number?
    Finn Kobler
    Community Answer
    The most common number people play is 17. However, 17 is no more likely to earn you money than any other number.
  • Question
    What does this mean: 36 numbers play chayyavacha double ball roulette lo?
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    Community Answer
    "36 Numbers Play Chayyavacha Double Ball Roulette Lo" is a unique and thrilling roulette game that offers players the opportunity to bet on the outcome of two balls landing on any of the 36 numbers. With the double ball feature, the game becomes even more exciting, adding an extra layer of anticipation and thrill to the classic roulette experience. This captivating twist enhances the excitement of traditional roulette, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for players.
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