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Did you know that the sum of all numbers that appear on the roulette wheel is 666? This number is believed to be the Devil’s number, also known as the Number of the Beast.
The legend says that back in the 17th century, the creator of Roulette, a famous mathematician Blaise Pascal from France, made a deal with the devil in order to get the game. The King finds this to be an interesting story be it a numerical coincidence or not.
It should be noted that Pascal’s version of roulette was a fair game, with no house edge, as the wheel did not contain a zero or the double zero. The zero, which increased the house odds of winning, was added later in 1842 by two Frenchmen, Francois and Louis Blanc. Come to think of it, they are the ones that probably made a deal with the devil and not Blaise Pascal.
The King is very proud of the roulette’s heritage. Blaise Pascal has made a great contribution to mathematics and is one of history’s most valued math figures. Pascal’s triangle is part of every high school curriculum, the atmospheric pressure unit is named after this French math wizard and there is also a computer language that bears his name.
The King salutes Blaise Pascal and thanks him for bringing us this great game.
Mobile gaming is becoming more popular by the day. Playing roulette on your mobile phone and having the opportunity to win money while waiting for the bus, while you are on your lunch break, at a bar with your friends or while relaxing with your spouse on the couch, how cool is that?
The King welcomes mobile gaming into our daily lives with open arms.
Here are are the options that you have at the moment for playing roulette on your phone or a PDA device.
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One issue that comes to mind with mobile gaming is security. You can rest assured that both Microgaming and Playtech deploy highest encryption methods available today. The protection standard is on the level with banks and government institutions. Your personal info is protected and safe.
If you decide to check out mobile roulette, the King wishes you best of luck.
The King has been giving a little thought about why some people like to gamble more than others. This is what he found:
When it comes to gender, man and women have different preferences in their gambling. Men like to play games such as blackjack and lotteries and women like their bingo and raffle tickets. Both men and women enjoy the game of roulette equally.
When it comes to age, the older a person is the less he or she is likely to gamble.
Single, and separated individuals gamble more than people that are in relationships.
Reports show that residents of big cities gamble more than residents of smaller places.
When it comes to religion, Catholics gamble more than other religious groups. Catholics are also less disapproving of gambling compared to other religious groups.
The King has viewed reports of gambling in relation to social class but has found mixed results. Both, rich and poor, like to test their luck at the roulette table from time to time.
There you have it folks. Cya at the roulette table!
Here is another interesting video from a casino where street magician David Blaine uses his magical powers and helps out 2 fine looking ladies turn $100 into $3200 at a roulette table.
If you get a chance to ask David where he learned to manipulate the roulette wheel, you will find out that David frequently visits roulette-king.com and that he acquired most of his casino tricks directly from the King. Enjoy the video!
Ashley Revell from London got his 5 minutes of fame by selling all of his possessions, and gambling it all in a televised Las Vegas single roulette spin. Watch the video below and see what happens. The King strongly suggests that you don't try doing the same yourself :)
You would think that with the UIGEA passing in the United States, that interest in the Casino Affiliate Convention would be lighter than ever. Well, you can forget about that, as it is expected to draw over 750 people; affliliates to site owners to notable names in the industry.
The event is set to take place between May 3 - 5, and is going to take place in Amsterdam.
In addition to the usual companies presenting there, there will be several interesting topics and discussions taking place, including:
-the future of the industry after the passing of the UIGEA
-how site owners and people in the industry can rally to try and repeal UIGEA or at least carve out an exemption for online poker
-how site owners can best target non-US customers
-how rakeback is affecting the poker industry
-marketing in the US in a post-UIGEA environment
The King is going to be unable to attend due to prior engagements, but he will be there in spirit! We hope that everyone that makes the trip has a great time. Don't partake in everything that Amsterdam has to offer!
The King and Euro Roulette UK have teamed up to launch an exciting new roulette site dedicated to the UK player. The site, Euro Roulette UK, seeks to educate the UK player on how to properly play the game of roulette, and where to play it online.
Euro Roulette UK offers a number of exciting features for the UK player, including:
-regularly updated roulette news
-comprehensive breakdown of some of the top casinos online
-numerous helpful articles, including "How to Play Roulette" and "Bankroll Management."
-a list of some of the best online casino bonuses around. Did you know that you can receive up to $400 in Free Real Money Chips just by depositing?
If you are a UK player, head over to Euro Roulette UK. You'll be right at home! Cheers!
Welcome to Roulette King, your best source for all things Roulette on the World Wide Web. No matter what your skill level when playing the game of Roulette, you will find something informative and useful on our site.
From basic, introductory articles about how to play the game to tips, tricks, definitions of terms and up-to-date information about Roulette games at the many casinos on the net. We also show you were to find the best Roulette bonuses- so you get the most amount of free playing money to keep you busy and satisfied at the Roulette tables.
There are literally hundreds of choices in online casinos, and we only recommend the best. Roulette King will find all Roulette-related information at each casino and tell you which ones are tops.
We will give you the rules of each one and even talk about etiquette- from changing your chips to tipping if you are at a traditional, offline casino. At Roulette King we realize that you may play offline as well as online, so we strive not to leave you in the dark about what goes on or what is expected of you if you play at a regular casino.
This is why Roulette King is your best online resource for Roulette- we cover all facets of the game, and have sister sites that will do the same for you when it comes to Poker, Video Poker and Blackjack.
Roulette Bets Posted on August 1st, 2006 7:03 pm EST
Once you learn the bets in the game of Roulette, you will find it to be an easy and exciting game to play. It is great for beginning gamblers because there are few rules and the bets are not complicated at all.
There are two types of bets in Roulette- Inside and Outside bets. We will discuss them both here in detail so that you will understand them perfectly. After you read this, there should be no confusion as to what each bet that you place at the roulette table means.
Inside Bets
1. Single Number bets: Also known as a Straight-Up bet. The numbers 1-36 are placed individually in numeric order on the roulette betting area. You can make a bet on one or more of these numbers. If the ball should land on a number you bet on, the payout to you is 35:1.
2. Split Bet: This is a bet where you are essentially betting on two different numbers with the same chips. This is allowed in Roulette if the numbers you are betting on are beside each other. To place this type of bet, you simply put the chips on the line separating the two numbers. If either number hits, you get paid on 17:1 odds.
3. Street Bet: This is similar to the Split bet, only you are betting on three numbers (in a row) instead of two. For instance, if you want to place a bet on 1, 2 and 3 all at once with one set of chips, then place the chips on the line that is just outside that row. If anyone of the number hits, you get paid on odds of 11:1.
4. Corner Bet: Also known as a Square bet. Similar to the Street bet, only you are betting on four numbers that all touch in a box. All you do is place your chips in the cross section that connects all four numbers. If any one of the four numbers hits, you get paid on odds of 8:1.
5. Square Bet: This is a highly specialized bet. It means you want to bet on the numbers 0, 1, 2, and 3 all at once. You simply place your chips on the intersecting line by the zero to place this bet. If any of the four numbers hit, you are paid on odds of 8:1, the same as a Corner bet (which is sometimes referred to as a square bet as well).
Outside Bets
1. Even or Odd: This is a bet that the number that hits will be either even or odd. If a 17 hits, then anyone who bets on odd wins. If a 22 hits, then anyone who bet on even wins. If you do win, then you are paid on odds of 1:1. If a zero (or double zero, if you are playing American Roulette) hits, then neither bet wins.
2. Black or Red: This means that you are betting on the color of the number that wins. Somebody wins on odds of 1:1 if they choose the right color, unless of course the zero or double zero (American Roulette only) hits, then neither of these bets is a winner.
3. High or Low: You are essentially betting on whether the number that wins is between 1-18 or 19-36. If the number that is the winner is contained in the set of numbers you chose, then you win on odds of 1:1. If a zero or a double zero (American Roulette only) wins, then all bets of these types lose.
4. Column Bets: These are special bets that mean you are betting on an entire column of numbers. You can find the appropriate place to place your chips for this bet where the “2 to 1” is written. Those also happen to be the payout odds if you pick a column with the winning number in it.
5. Dozens Bet: This is a bet on an entire column of 12 numbers at once. If the winning number is in the column you bet on, you win on odds of 2:1. You can choose 1-12, 13-24 and 25-36.
Though this seems like a lot of bets to remember, they really are quite easy to learn. And remember this- if at anytime you have a question about chip placement, odds or anything else, you can always ask the dealer. They are there to help. In fact, they want to help you because if they do, you are more likely to continue playing- which is exactly what the casino wants.
If you use an internet search engine to search for Roulette strategies or systems, you will likely get hundreds of thousands of results. This is because just about everyone thinks that they have some kind of winning formula or miracle secret that will help you win big at Roulette.
The truth is, most of these are snake oil in disguise. Roulette is a game of chance- you can not predict where the ball will land. There is no mathematical formula for Roulette. In Poker or Blackjack, you can calculate odds and make educated decisions on your betting based on these odds. In Roulette, there is no such thing.
So how do you play smart Roulette? By managing your money and staying in your budget. That sounds very simple, but that’s because it is. Smart Roulette means knowing when to play, how to play, and when to walk away.
First, you should decide on a set amount of money that you will be playing Roulette with, and Roulette only. This should be an amount you are comfortable parting with, in case you don’t win. Depending on your bets, you could win several hands that have good odds, or lose your money quickly on bets that have long odds. So only budget an amount you are OK parting with, in case you lose it.
Next is to set aside anything you win. You must stay in your budget. If your budget is $100, and you win 40 and re-bet that 40, that means you have actually spent $140, and busted your budget. It is always better (and much more fun) if you walk away from the table with something rather than nothing. Setting your winning chips aside means you will always walk away with at least a little money (and quite possibly a lot).
If you want to play for a longer period of time, make sure you make the minimum bets, and that you are sitting at a table that has a low minimum bet. If your budget is $100, then sitting at a $20 minimum table means you won’t play many hands. But sitting at a $5 minimum table means at least 20 spins.
Once you have gone through your initial budget, walk away. Since Roulette is a game of chance, even if you are winning that does not mean you will continue to do so. A hot streak at Roulette can turn to a stone cold streak in only a few spins of the wheel. It really is better to walk away and go play something else. If you still want to play more Roulette after walking away for awhile, then make a new budget and follow the same set of rules all over again.
The last piece of advice for playing smart Roulette is actually a good rule of thumb for any gambling game- and that is to stop playing if you are getting emotional. Specifically, we are talking about when you get mad or upset at a run of bad outcomes or bets. This will cause you to make progressively worse decisions and bets- and to lose more money. Playing while you are upset is a recipe for disaster, so don’t do it.
Few tips to get started? Play for fun to begin with. There is absolutely no point in playing with real money until you are comfortable with the different types of bets and payoffs in roulette. You should probably expect to put in a good 8 - 10 hours of practise before you graduate into playing with real money.
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Welcome! King is here to teach you how to play roulette, and more importantly how to win. Play our free game, read the articles, review casinos and enjoy your stay!
The legend says that back in the 17th century, the creator of Roulette, a famous mathematician Blaise Pascal from France, made a deal with the devil in order to get the game. The King finds this to be an interesting story be it a numerical coincidence or not. 
Here are are the options that you have at the moment for playing roulette on your phone or a PDA device.
When it comes to gender, man and women have different preferences in their gambling. Men like to play games such as blackjack and lotteries and women like their bingo and raffle tickets. Both men and women enjoy the game of roulette equally.
The event is set to take place between May 3 - 5, and is going to take place in Amsterdam. 
Euro Roulette UK offers a number of exciting features for the UK player, including:
