The game of Roulette needs little introduction. As a matter of fact it’s such a simple game any neophyte can play and understand its rules. In this article I’m going to explore and discuss the basic components of this wonderful game.

What Does It Entail?

There are two fundamental rule variations that can have a significant impact on the house edge:

Number of Zeros

In most cases there are either one or two but some games can have more.

Half-back

In some variations when the ball lands on zero or double zero on even-money bets, the player will lose have his or her money. In European roulette, the wheel normally features just one zero as well as the half-back rule on even-money bets. The latter is often dubbed ”en prison”.

Single Zero Half Back Even Money Bets Additional Bets Yes Yes 1.35% 2.70% Yes No 2.70% 2.70% No Yes 2.63% …

Simon Cowell, better known as stern Idols judge has decided to enter the world of internet casinos and he plans to go big.

Based on a news paper column British entertainment entrepreneur Simon Cowell has decided to start his own UK roulette game show. A live audience consisting of 17000 would compete for a grand jackpot prize of one million GBP by just spinning a roulette wheel.

Former Idols hosting duo Ant and Dec would be the presenters of the game show. Cowell said that the game show would be televised on ITV1 in the first week of September 2011.

An unknown celebrity recently stated that this would arguably be one of the biggest game shows ever to be hosted on British television.

“Cowell has been mulling around with this idea for some time now and only recently his project came to fruition, all is set now and the show …

Playing Roulette over the internet doesn’t offer the best odds in the house. It’s a simple slow paced game which can be very entertaining and profitable. However, most experts agree that roulette offers very little in terms of strategy, making it very difficult to win on a consistent basis.

Some Handy Roulette Tips To Help You Win

Use the net to your advantage. There are many different formats of the game available to Internet players and there’s no reason to stick with a game that has a high risk factor. Even if you are familiar with the US version of the game take some time out and try your hand at some international formats that feature the same action with a reduced edge. Avoid cheap betting systems. There’s always some gambler out there who’s developed a “fool proof system” for beating the roulette wheel.   In some cases this amazing system just happens …