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The strategy for winning any Roulette game varies depending on its specifics. One of the main features of the American Roulette is that it has an additional sector called double zero (00), which enhances the casino's advantage up to 5.26%.
Thebasic strategy: choosing the right betting chances
Let's begin with introducing the basic strategy for American Roulette. It's fairly simple. This strategy comes to one thing you need to take into account and consider is the right choice of bets. And there are two main types of the bets: internal and external.
Of course the odds to leave the game as a sole winner will differ depending on your bets. So instead of waiting to be visited by Fortuna, we should concentrate on the mathematical probability of the outcome, which is your bet. So the cornerstone of this strategy is nothing but a bet on the outcome with high probability. In order to learn more about identifying the odds of winning / losing in American Roulette, please see the charts below.
The chart of probabilities for internal bets in American Roulette
| Bets | Payout | % Chance of winning |
|---|---|---|
| One (any) number | 35 to 1 | 1/38 = 2.63% |
| On the two numbers, split | 17 to 1 | 2/38 = 5.26% |
| On the three numbers, street | 11 to 1 | 3/38 = 7.89% |
| By four numbers, corner | 8 to 1 | 4/38 = 10.52% |
| To five numbers | 5 to 1 | 5/38 = 13.25% |
| On six numbers (double street) | 5 to 1 | 6/38 = 15.78% |
The chart of probabilities for the external bets in American Roulette
| Bets | Payout | % Chance of winning |
|---|---|---|
| To a column (1, 2, 3) | 2 to 1 | 12/38 = 31.57% |
| Dozen (1, 2, 3) | 2 to 1 | 12/38 = 31.57% |
| For black / red | 1 to 1 | 18/38 = 47.36% |
| On the odd / even | 1 to 1 | 18/38 = 47.36% |
| For higher/lower | 1 to 1 | 18/38 = 47.36% |
If you want this game to be more profitable, it would be a good idea to stick to the external bets, because professionals believe it is way less risky. Although the payout is lower in comparison with higher payouts for internal bets, the external bets can in return provide you with a stable profitable results. What happens if disregard this advise? Simple. The bankroll burns very quickly when you make internal bets.
More fundamentals on winning
- Place your bets on 50 / 50 chance: odd / even, red / black, high / low. It will keep the risk at its lowest.
- Never place five numbers with double zero (a combination of 0 - 00 - 1 - 2 - 3). In this case, the advantage for the casino grows up to 7%.
- Limit the time of the game. If you see that you hit a losing streak, get out of the game. Don't try to change the course of the game and win despite the odds.
- Set yourself a clear bankroll, the amount of money you can play without worrying about losing. If your stated bankroll burned out, just quit. Try your luck next time.
What strategies are useless when playing American Roulette?
- Martingale strategy is based on the fact that a player doubles the bet after every loss in an attempt to compensate for it and make a profit. It's hard to argue that Martingale strategy can give an advantage, yes, but for a short term. But it's no use even trying to beat the casino with this strategy alone.
- The 'green sector' strategy. This strategy suggest to bet on the green sector, that is, the zero and double zero, which are green, according to tradition. Some people believe the casino's advantage is associated with the presence of these sectors, so if the player bets on green, it can somehow magically increase his chances of leaving the game as a sole winner. But the reality is fairly simple. This sector does not differ much from any other sector, at least in terms of winning...
