Roulette basics Roulette has one objective, guess which number the ball will land on once the wheel has been spun. If you bet on the correct number, you win. The roulette wheel consists of 37 pockets numbered 0-36 in a random pattern, alternating between black and red. The number 0 however is green. To start a game, choose the amount you wish to bet and then the areas on the table you want to bet on. Types of bets Within roulette, you can place bets on single numbers or groups of numbers. Depending on the type of bet you place, you'll get different odds. These are split into two different types called inside and outside bets. Inside bets With inside bets, you are betting on the numbers on the table from 0-36. There are six different types of inside bets you can place which you can see below: Name Placement of chips Straight up The chip is placed on a single number Split Place the chip on the line between two numbers e.g. 23 and 24 Street The chip is placed on the line at the bottom of 3 numbers e.g. 16, 17 and 18 Corner Place the chip on the corner of 4 numbers e.g. 32, 33, 35 and 36 Six Lane Similar to the street but the chip is place on both the horizontal and vertical lines of the numbers e.g. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Trio This bet includes the 0 and is 3 numbers. You place the chip on the line with 0 and on the corner of 2 numbers e.g. 0, 1 and 2 Outside bets An outside bet is any bet that is placed not on the numbers directly. There are five types of outside bets that you can place: Name Bet Red or black Bet on if you think the ball will land on a red or black number Odd or even Bet on if you think the ball will land on an odd or even number 1-18 or 19-36 Bet on if the ball will land on a low or high number Dozens Bet on if you think the ball will land within the first 12, second 12 or third 12 Columns Bet on if you think the ball will land on any of the numbers within that column If you need any further assistance, please see our contact details here. Related articles Blackjack basics Where do I see my game history? How can I contact LiveScore Bet? Self-Assessment Questions Where can I find the RTP for a game?