The Wheel:
The game of American Roulette is played on a wheel which consists of thirty-eight slots, each with its own number. The numbers on a Roulette wheel are 1-36, 0, and 00 (the English Roulette doesn't have 00). The numbers alternate pairs of odd numbers with pairs of even numbers. The numbers also alternate between black and red. Both the 0 and 00 slots are green. A dealer, or croupier spins the wheel in one direction and then rolls a small ball in the other direction. The ball then drops into one of the slots as it begins to slow down.

The Table:
The table is designed so that the numbers, not including 0 and 00, are lined up into three columns, each of twelve numbers, the first row is 1, 2, 3; the second row is 4, 5, 6 and so on. The rest of the table is devoted to the myriad bets the game entails.

Bets and Payoffs:
Betting is broken down into two major categories, inside bets and outside bets. There is no limit to the number of bets one can play. Every bet has his own payoff. 1 to 1 payoff means that you get your chips (money) multiplied by 2; 2 to 1 payoff means that you get your chips (money) multiplied by 3 and so on.

Inside Bets (Payoff):

Straight bets (35 to 1):
This is betting that one particular number on the wheel will come up. This bet is done by placing a chip on top of the number on which you want to bet.

Split bets (17 to 1):
This is betting that one of two numbers that lie next to each other on the table will win. Placing a chip on the line that separates two numbers does this. You win if the ball lands on either number.

Street bet, Trio bet, or Three-Number bet (11 to 1):
In this bet, a player is wagering that any number in a particular row will hit on the next spin. To make this bet, you must place a chip in the outside line of the row on which you want to bet. You win if any number in the row comes up.

Corner bet, Square bet, or Four-Number bet (8 to 1):
This bets that one of four numbers will hit on the next spin. The numbers should all be touching and moving a chip into the center of four numbers places the bet. If one of these numbers comes up, you win.

Five-Number bet (6 to 1):
This is betting that either the 0, 00, 1, 2, or 3 will come up on the next roll. To take this bet, place a chip on the outside line that divides the 0 and 00.

Six Line bet (5 to 1):
This is betting that one of six numbers in two adjacent rows will come up. Place a chip in between two rows on the outside line.

Outside bets (Payoff):

Red (1 to 1):
You are betting that the next number to come up is a red. If the next number landed is red, you win. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Red".

Black (1 to 1):
You are betting that the next number to come up is a black. If the next number landed is black, you win. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Black".

Even (1 to 1):
This is wagering that the ball will land on an even number. This bet does not include 0 or 00. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Even".

Odd (1 to 1):
This is wagering that the ball will land on an odd number. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Odd".

Low bet (1 to 1):
This is a bet that the next number will be between 1 and 18. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "Low" or "1 to 18".

High bet (1 to 1):
This is a bet that the next number will be between 19 and 36. To play this bet, place a chip on the box marked "High" or "19 to 36".

Dozen bet (2 to 1):
These bets divide the table into the numbers 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. To play this bet, place a chip in one of the three boxes marked "1st 12", "2nd 12" or "3rd 12".

Column bet (2 to 1):
This bets that a number in a particular column will come up on the next spin. To play this bet, place a chip at the end of the layout below your desired column where it is marked "2 to 1".