Roulette is one of the most popular casino games in the world. It’s based entirely on luck and is a game that can be found at online casinos as well as land-based establishments across the globe. There are many different betting combinations when playing roulette and these each offer different odds for winning as well as different payouts if you win. The majority of roulette bets can be divided into three categories; inside bets, outside bets and announced bets.

Inside bets in roulette are those placed on individual numbers, groups of numbers or on a specific colour. These bets can be placed on the table and will be paid out if the number or colours you have chosen come up. Inside bets are usually more expensive than outside bets and they offer higher payouts if you win.

Outside bets in roulette are those placed on a grouping of numbers, or on the odd or even numbers or high (19-36) or low (1-18). These bets are less expensive than inside bets and they pay out if the numbers that you have chosen come up. However, if the ball lands on the 0 or 00, all outside bets lose.

Announced bets in roulette are special betting combinations that are only found on French Roulette (though they’re often available in European Roulette variations online) and have their own unique names in French. These bets are based on whole sections of the wheel and have their own rules which you will need to know if you want to place these bets.

The simplest type of announced bet in roulette is the neighbours, which covers five numbers and two adjoining numbers on either side. This bet is made on the special racetrack section of the roulette wheel and can only be placed in a limited amount of roulette tables. It can be expensive if you win, but it’s a good way to cover a large area of the wheel. It also pays out a relatively high percentage of the total bet – 17 chips for a single number and up to 392 chips for a full table.