Dozens  Another bet that covers a dozen numbers, these three selections are actually in numerical order. That means 1st 12 is numbers 1-12, 2nd 12 includes 13-24, and 3rd 12 covers 25-36. Each dozen pays 2:1, or double your bet.

First dozen / Premiere douzaine: numbers 1 - 12 (On the French-style mat, the square marked 12P) Middle dozen / Moyenne douzaine: numbers 13 - 24 (On the French-style mat, the square marked 12M) Last dozen / Dernier douzaine: numbers 25 - 36 (On the French-style mat, the square marked 12D)

One of the most important tips you could consider when playing roulette as a casino newbie is sticking to the table minimum and focusing on only playing the outside bets. Bet on either black or red for every new spin and you will enjoy a 1:1 payout while covering 18/38 potential combos.

Picking a single number is by far the riskiest bet you'll find at the roulette table. There are 37 possible outcomes, and only one of those earns you a profit, meaning you have a 2.70% chance of victory. Of course, the appeal of betting on numbers is the high payout ratio of 36:1.