Alternatives to American and European Roulette
By alex. Filed in Roulet |
Even though many gamblers love the American and European versions of roulette, there is actually a whole, wide world of roulette variants for players to explore. Each one adds unique elements to its game play in order to make roulette more interesting.
French Roulette
In many ways, French roulette is similar to its European counterpart. However, despite the fact that both offer the exact same betting options coupled with the same winning odds, the French roulette table is laid out differently.
The numbers on the French roulette table are lined straight down the middle of the wagering grid; the even, odd, black and red bets are placed on either side of the numbers. Most of the people who play French roulette do so because they prefer its table’s layout.
Racetrack Roulette
The main difference of racetrack roulette is that its table contains an additional betting space that is placed above the wagering grid. This extra space lets players place bets on popular number combinations. Other than that, the table resembles the European or American layout, depending upon the casino.
One of the most popular bets in racetrack roulette is called the “neighbors bet.” This bet lets people wager on numbers that sit next to each another on the roulette wheel. Anyone who places a neighbors bet can better cover a particular area on the wheel.
Mini Roulette
Mini roulette is not a commonly played roulette variant as it is considered to be a novelty game. However, there are a few Internet casinos that offer mini roulette on their website. In a mini roulette game, players do not have as many numbers from which to pick nor do they have a great deal of betting options. Players should know that mini roulette has a bigger house edge.
