Roulette is of French origin and was first played in New Orleans. The American roulette is divided in to 38 slots, numbered 1 through 36, plus 0 and 00. Roulette players often choose the bets they like to make and stick with them for a series of spins. On both wheels, you may think that there is no rhyme or reason as to how the numbers are arranged, but there is; the numbers are arranged this way so that the odds of landing on high, odd, low or even numbers are evenly distributed. Every roulette player has different colored chips for easier identifying. American wheels have two green sections marked 00. The dealer spins a small ball in the opposite direction of the spinning roulette wheel. In roulette you can place bets until the ball leaves the track and falls onto the spun wheel. The winning roulette number is marked by the Dealer. Roulette does not move at a quick pace, it is for a more relaxed crowd than you are likely to find at the craps table. Wait til the dealer says "place your bets" before putting any roulette chips down for the next round. You should remember to exchange the colored non-value Roulette chips for valued gaming chips prior to leaving a particular Roulette table. When you finish beating the house at roulette, you will have to ask the dealer to "color out" for you, the dealer will then take your chips and give you casino checks which you may then use on other games or cash out at the cashier.