Roulette is a negative expectation game. On the American double zero wheels, the house has a 5.26 edge and there is no betting strategy or system that can change the house edge. Even on a kinder European single zero wheel, it is in the casino’s interest to make sure that the house will always win, even against the best roulette strategy.
In order to be successful when playing the roulette game, applying the right strategy is fundamental to you enjoying payouts. Furthermore the first step is to understand the principles and the essence of the game. Therefore proper knowledge of the roulette is important before the wheel starts spinning. Other issues that can lead to your downfall during the game are overconfidence, undue projections, improper selection of wheel and bets and lack of patience.
Even though no strategy can be called the best strategy so far, it is advisable to employ a set of betting pattern when playing roulette. According to Wikipedia, preferably it is advisable to cover multiple numbers alongside a straight bet on a single number with objective of grinding out small wins while allowing them to play longer.
- Double Street Quad Strategy
You can wager on two double streets with quad or corner bet and one straight up number. This bet pattern covers 17 numbers on the layout thus leaving more than five adjacent slots uncovered. This implies six chips per spin have been wagered. Put two chips on every double streets and one chip on the corner bet and straight number. Play straight with your favourite number.
- The Pay Off
The double street offers 5 to 1 with two chips on it you will collect ten chips if the ball lands on any of the numbers covered by the double street bet. You will have a net profit of six chips.
The corner/quad bet offers 8 to 1.if the ball lands on any of these four numbers you will have a profit of three chips.
The straight up numbers offers 5 to 1.3 chips profit if the ball lands on your number.
- Five Quad Strategy
Here you can make five quad/corner bets with a single straight up number. This covers 21numbers on the layout
The best strategy to adopt is that which increases your time on the table. In order to increase winning, you can one chip to the bet that wins in hopes of having repeated numbers. Also always to play at a full table because this will slow the game and reduce the time your money is at risk.