Roulette: The table layout

Roulette is undoubtedly known for its iconic wheel, but what about its table?

The table is where most of the action takes place before the iconic wheel is spun, with players placing all kinds of wagers with their betting chips, for various game predictions.

With this in mind, we wanted to shine a light on the table and its layout, so that you and other players can fully appreciate it and possibly discover a new bet type in the process.

If you’re ready to learn more about the Roulette table, ready for your next trip to the online casino where you can play live casino Roulette or a land-based establishment, read on.

The table

The Roulette table is an iconic and integral part of the casino experience. Its layout is designed with precision to accommodate the various betting options for all who wish to place a bet and play along. Let’s delve into the details of the layout, which plays a crucial role in the game of Roulette.

The Roulette table consists of three main components – the wheel, the betting layout, and the betting chips. The wheel is the focal point of the table and is divided into numbered pockets.

Traditionally, the wheel has 37 pockets in European Roulette and 38 pockets in American Roulette. These pockets are numbered from 1 to 36 and are alternately coloured in red and black, while the zero (and double zero in American Roulette) is green.

The betting layout surrounds the wheel, and this is where players place their bets. The layout is organised into two main sections – the inside bets and the outside bets.

The inside bets are located in the inner area of the table and offer higher payout odds but are more difficult to win. The outside bets are situated in the outer area and have lower payout odds but higher chances of winning.

Betting options

Now you know there are two sections to be found within the betting section of the table layout, let’s explore just a few of the many betting options you and other players have when it comes to placing a wager on your predicted outcome.

Let’s start with the inside bets:

Straight Bet: Betting on a single number by placing the chip directly on that number’s square on the layout.
Split Bet: Betting on two adjacent numbers by placing the chip on the line between them.
Street Bet: Betting on three numbers in a horizontal line by placing the chip on the edge of that row.
Corner Bet: Betting on four numbers that form a square by placing the chip at the intersection of those numbers.
Line Bet: Betting on six numbers by placing the chip at the intersection of two horizontal rows.

Now let’s take a look at just a handful of outside bet types:

Red/Black: Betting on the colour of the winning number.
Even/Odd: Betting on whether the winning number will be even or odd.
High/Low: Betting on whether the winning number will be in the high (19-36) or low (1-18) range.
Dozens Bet: Betting on one of three groups of 12 numbers – 1-12, 13-24, or 25-36.
Column Bet: Betting on a vertical column of 12 numbers.

Now you know more about the layout of the Roulette table and a handful of the many bets you can place within each game, will you be placing a straight, red, street or column bet the next time you play? And will you virtually or physically step up to an iconic Roulette table?

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