Roulette is a casino game that is played with coloured chips. It is an exciting and fast-paced table game that can be enjoyed by both beginners and seasoned gamblers. The rules are simple and the betting options are varied. Players can bet on a single number, various groupings of numbers, the colour red or black and whether the number is odd or even. It is a game of chance, but there are a few tips that can help players improve their chances of winning.

Roulette originated in the 17th century and was invented by the French physicist Blaise Pascal as part of his attempt to create a perpetual motion machine. It is believed that the game made its way to America from Europe through gambling dens, where it developed into the American version of the game. It is now played all over the world.

The croupier spins the wheel and then rolls a ball into one of the pockets. Once the ball lands, the winning bets are paid out. The losing bets are removed from the table and the process is repeated.

Before the dealer spins the wheel, players place their bets by placing chips on the table. The chips are placed on a special betting mat, with the precise placement of the chip indicating the bet being made. The bets on individual digits are called Inside bets and those on groups of numbers are called Outside bets. The chips used are coloured, with white being for the zero and red being for the numbers 1 through 36. In some casinos, an additional bet is allowed on the dividing line between the red and black rows and is called a Basket bet.

The game is a fast-paced game and players can expect to win and lose in a short amount of time. It is therefore important to have an allocated bankroll for your play and to keep track of your bets. This will prevent you from becoming lugged away by the excitement and allow you to maximize your bonus benefits.