Roulette facts for kids
Roulette is a fun casino game. Its name comes from a French word meaning "little wheel." In this game, players guess where a small ball will land on a spinning wheel. They can bet on specific numbers, colors (red or black), or if the number will be odd or even.
To find the winning number and color, the game starts with the wheel spinning in one direction. Then, a small ball is spun in the opposite direction around the edge of the wheel. The ball slowly loses speed and eventually drops into one of the numbered and colored pockets on the wheel. There are 37 pockets in French and European roulette, and 38 in American roulette.
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Exploring Different Roulette Games
There are a few different ways to play roulette. Each version has its own small differences. Understanding these can help you learn more about the game.
French Roulette: The Original Game
French roulette is one of the oldest versions of the game. It is often found in many casinos. This game uses a wheel with 37 pockets. These pockets are numbered from 1 to 36, plus a single green pocket marked with a zero (0). French roulette has special rules that can be good for players.
European Roulette: Very Popular
European roulette is probably the most common type of roulette played around the world. Like French roulette, it also has 37 pockets on its wheel. There are numbers from 1 to 36 and just one single zero (0) pocket. If you bet on a single number and it wins, this game offers a good payout. This means you get a lot of money back compared to what you bet.
American Roulette: A Bit Different
American roulette is widely available, especially in online games. This version has 38 pockets on its wheel. It includes numbers 1 to 36, a single zero (0), and an extra double zero (00) pocket. Because of this extra double zero, it can be a bit harder to win in American roulette. If you are new to the game, many people suggest starting with European or French roulette first.
Mini Roulette: A Smaller Wheel
Mini roulette is a newer and smaller version of the game. Its wheel has only 13 pockets, instead of the usual 37 or 38. These pockets are numbered from 1 to 12, plus a single zero (0). This smaller wheel makes the game faster and simpler. It's a good way to learn the basics of roulette quickly.
Images for kids
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A small roulette ball
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A French roulette table
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"Gwendolen at the roulette table" – an illustration from 1910
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An 18th-century E.O. wheel with people playing
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An engraving from the 1800s showing French roulette
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A makeshift game from the early American West
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A roulette wheel with red 12 as the winner
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A croupier's rake moving chips on a roulette table
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A French-style layout with a single zero wheel
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An example of a negative progression system
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An example of a positive progression system
See also
In Spanish: Ruleta para niños
