Roulette translated literally means "small wheel" and is one of the oldest casino games played today. The American roulette is divided in to 38 slots, numbered 1 through 36, plus 0 and 00. Most casinos have 00 on their roulette wheels to increase the odds to their advantage (American Roulette) In Roulette the bets are placed on an area of the table marked with separate boxes containing individual numbers. Every roulette player has different colored chips for easier identifying. American wheels have two green sections marked 00. After all bets are placed, the roulette Dealer spins the wheel in one direction and the ball in the opposite direction. Playing roulette you should give some indication to the dealer as to what value of chip denomination you prefer to be provided with. The winning roulette number is marked by the Dealer. Unlike other casino games, roulette rounds go by quickly - just a spin of the wheel and the game is over. 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.