. It is played in virtually every gambling house in North and South America and in Europe, where it is even more popular. 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) The ball stops in one of the numbered pockets of the Roulette wheel. Each roulette player is assigned different color of chip, allowing the dealer differentiate bets and match them to the right players. The wheel determines the outcome of a roulette game. After all bets are placed, the roulette Dealer spins the wheel in one direction and the ball in the opposite direction. When the roulette ball comes to rest in one of the slots, the dealer will call out the winning number and settle all bets. Losing roulette bets are collected and winning bets are paid. If you’re feeling lucky, you can pack in plenty of casino play at a roulette wheel in a short time. 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.