When you’re playing the game of roulette, it’s important that you know how it works and what kind of odds you are facing. However, there are some tips you can follow that will help you become a better player, both in the casino and online.

Most bricks-and-mortar and online casinos offer multiple roulette wheels. In many cases, you will find both types of table (both the European and the American styles), but if you can choose, elect to play on a European table. Why? A European table ony has one zero, while an American roulette wheel comes with a double zero, which tips the odds in the house’s favor.

While the high payout of a 35:1 bet may be tempting to you, take care because it will often be hard to guess that single number and you’ll lose most if not all of your bets. If you are a novice, you should stick to even money bets, so that you don’t lose all your money at one time. Your chances of winning vs. losing are pretty much even, so you should play with small amounts and not risk all your money on one or two spins of the wheel.

Many players make the mistake of failing to manage their money properly, and end up losing big. It’s better to play for a long time with smaller amounts than it is to risk it all on a couple of games. Choose your table based on how much money you have, and you should never gamble more than you can afford to lose.