| Michael sent an e-mail inquiring about the strategy he should use in a Las Vegas roulette tournament in which he was invited to participate. The advice I sent to him, in many respects, also applies to the way I recommend playing under non-tournament conditions: Early on I advise playing conservatively. Catching a number "straight-up" (35 to 1) makes you the most money but is the hardest to pull off. I would start out by trying to build up some "chip equity". I like to play a combination of one column and one section. If you get lucky and catch both you win 2-1 on each. If you catch one, you still make some money. You may also try some of the even-money props (black/red, odd/even) or some "streets" and "corners" inside to increase your chip stack while other players may be busting out on straight-up play. As play progresses, pay close attention to the chip stacks of the other players and the size of their bets. You will have to adjust your play accordingly depending on where you stand. If you've built up some equity, try some lucky numbers straight up. Don't spread yourself "too thin" inside. Remember, it's all a game of luck. If you find yourself down late, it'd be best to load up straight-up on one or two lucky numbers and hope to catch lightning in a bottle in one fell swoop instead of spreading chips over 15 numbers. The house edge at roulette is consistent on all bets (5.26 percent) with the exception of one (combination of 0,00,1,2,3) which zooms up to over seven percent. Money management is the key, coupled with bird-dogging your opponents and adjusting your play accordingly. Bottom Line: Begin conservatively, get more daring depending on your chip equity during the middle game, then go for broke or preserve your lead (depending on the situation) during the end game. Now let's get to the subject of place bets. You place a number by putting your chips on the table and telling the dealer what you want. He'll take your chips and place them in the box that indicates your number. Out of 36 possible combinations of the dice, there are three ways to make a 4 or a 10, four ways to make a 5 or a 9, and five ways to make a 6 or an 8. The payout odds on place numbers reflect the built-in edge the casino has against you. For example, the true odds against making a 4 or a 10 before a 7 are 2-1, but you are paid 9-5 for your place bet. The true odds against making a 5 or a 5 before a 7 are 3-2, but you are paid 7-5 for your place bets on those numbers. The true odds against making a 6 or an 6 before a seven are 6-5, but you are paid 7-6 for your place bets. If you bet five dollars on the 4 or 10, you'll be paid nine dollars every time it's rolled plus your original bet remains intact. Five dollars on the 5 or 9 pay seven dollars every time it's rolled. Because the 6 and 8 pay 7-6, you always want to bet those numbers in increments of six dollars. Every time a 6 or an 8 is rolled, you will be paid seven dollars. You can increase or decrease your place bets at any time, or you can instruct the dealer to take the bet down entirely. It's strictly up to you. Freedom and flexibility with your money are two of the great attractions of the game. You play at your own pace. There's a section of the layout designated "field". The field is a one-roll bet. When you place a five-dollar chip in the field, the next roll of the dice will determine whether you win or lose. If the shooter rolls a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12 you win. If the dice show 5, 6, 7, or 8 you lose. Every winning field bet pays even money, with the exception of the 2 and 12 which pay double, and in some cases (depending on the casino), triple your money. |
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