There are 2 types of roulette, American and French (aka European roulette) The Roulette wheels in America have a green zero and double zero, giving the American casinos the twice house edge. Roulette players can bet on one, two, three, four or six numbers; or they can choose to bet red or black; high or low; odd or even. The zero and double zero numbers are in green and on opposite sides of the wheel, the colors and odd/even numbers alternate, and the numbers themselves are randomly distributed. Each Player has a different colored set of non-value Roulette chips, determined by his/her purchase. All roulette players place their bets. The dealer spins the roulette wheel in one direction and the small ball in the opposite one. The ball slows and eventually stops in one of the numbered pockets in the Roulette wheel. Numbers 1-18 are considered the lows numbers, 19-36 are the highs. Losing roulette bets are collected and winning bets are paid. After all payoffs have been made, the Dealer will announce "Place your bets. 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.