Roulette translated literally means "small wheel" and is one of the oldest casino games played today. Roulette players often choose the bets they like to make and stick with them for a series of spins. The ball stops in one of the numbered pockets of the Roulette wheel. The marked area of roulette is called the game layout, and you may place bets on any particular number, any 4 adjacent numbers, a column or a dozen bet. The dealer spins the roulette wheel in one direction and the small ball in the opposite one. When the roulette ball comes to rest in one of the slots, the dealer will call out the winning number and settle all bets. The roulette ball falls into one of the wheel's numbered compartments which determines the winning number. Losing roulette bets are collected and winning bets are paid. 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.