The first thing you have to keep in mind is that there is no way to tell what
number the ball will land on. It is the same principal as when you flip a coin.
If you flip a coin and it lands on heads nine times, the chances of it landing
on heads again is still 50-50. Some players do have their favourite numbers -
birthdays, anniversaries, street addresses - but these numbers have as much
chance of coming up as any other number. For this reason alone, you may as well
pick the numbers that mean something to you. This just gives the game a bit more
of a personal touch.
Firstly, one thing that has to be made clear is that there is no 100%
fool-proof roulette winning strategy. What you see in the movies belongs in the
movies. Roulette is not about choosing the right numbers, but rather about
learning how to play smart with your bankroll.
These are some basic tips that you can use when starting off:
- Playing the even money bets is a great way to start off. You may not be
able to win huge money first up, but the experience you will be able to gain
from watching other players will far exceed any winnings you may make.
Another up side to this is that you will also not be able to lose too much
money.
- Never guess. If you are just randomly placing chips on random numbers
then your bankroll will not last you very long. You need to play smart and
learn from other players.
- European roulette is the best version to play due to the fact that there
is only one zero. This diminishes the house edge significantly to 2.63% as
opposed to American blackjack which has zero and double zero.
- The worst bet according to upping the house edge is the five-bet
sequence of 00, 0, 1, 2 and 3. This only applies in American roulette,
however.
- You should never take the game too seriously. If you find yourself on a
losing streak, the best thing to do is either switch back to even money bets
or take a break. If you are not enjoying the game at least then you will
find that your emotions take over and you start to make silly mistakes.
- Do not believe everything you read. Many online casinos will offer you
unbelievable winning options. At the end of the day, roulette should stick
to a set of rules. This therefore keeps the game even and it is up to how
you play the game - and your luck - that will decide what your bankroll
looks like at the end of the day.
- Finally, you should never gamble beyond your means, nor should you
gamble on credit. This also means that the bets you place should be in line
with what you are financially able to lose. Gambling should not be an
attempted quick fix for anything. You should set yourself a limit of 30-40%
and once you have upped your bankroll by that amount you should quit.
