Roulette layouts do not vary in bets permitted, odds offered and percentages against the player so the following text covers all the common bets permitted on just about any layout. Straight Bet (or Single-Number Bet):
The player places the chips squarely on one number on the layout, making certain that the chips do not touch any of the lines enclosing the number. This indicates that the player is betting that number to win. Since there are 36 numbers on the wheel, plus the signs 0 and 00, making a total of 38, the correct odds are 37 to 1. The bank pays off 35 to 1 and consequently has the advantage of 0 and 00. In terms of a percentage this is 2/38 of 100, or 5 5/19%. The signs 0 and 00:
These can be played in the same fashion as any straight or single-number bet. The bank's favorable percentage is the same as on a straight bet (5 5/19%) Split bet or two-number bet:
The player places the chips directly on any line separating any two numbers. If the winning number is one of the two wagered on, the player wins.
Payoff odds: 17 to 1 | Correct odds: 18 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Street bet or three-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on the outside line of the layout. This indicates that he is betting the three numbers opposite the chips, going across the layout. If the winning number is one of these three, the player wins.
Payoff odds: 11 to 1 | Correct odds: 11 2/3 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Square bet, quarter bet, corner bet or four-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on the intersection of the lines between any four numbers. If any of these four numbers wins, the player collects.
Payoff odds: 8 to 1 | Correct odds: 8 1/2 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Line bet or five-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on the intersection of the line separating the 1, 2, 3 from the 0 and 00 spaces at a corner intersection. This indicates that he is betting that one of the numbers 1, 2, 3, or 0 or 00 will win.
Payoff odds: 6 to 1 | Correct odds: 6 3/5 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 7 7/19%
Note that the house percentage differs from the 5 5/19%, which is the bank's edge on all other roulette bets. From the player's viewpoint, it is a bet to avoid because it has 2 12/19% more against the player. Line bet or six-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on the intersection of the sideline and a line between two 'streets'. If any of these six numbers wins, the player collects.
Payoff odds: 5 to 1 | Correct odds: 5 1/3 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Column bet or 12-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on one of the three blank spaces at the bottom of the layout. This indicates that the player is betting the 12 vertical numbers above the space wagered on.
Payoff odds: 2 to 1 | Correct odds: 2 1/6 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Dozens or 12-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on one of the spaces of the layout marked "1st 12", "2nd 12" or "3rd 12". The 1st 12 indicates that the player is betting on the numbers 1 to 12 inclusive; the 2nd 12, the numbers 13 to 24 inclusive, and the 3rd 12, the numbers 25 to 36 inclusive.
Payoff odds: 2 to 1 | Correct odds: 2 1/6 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Low-number bet (1 to 18):
The player places the chip(s) on the layout space marked 1 to 18, which indicates that he's betting on the numbers 1 to 18 inclusive.
Payoff odds: Even money | Correct odds: 1 1/9 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% High-number bet (19 to 36):
The player places the chip(s) on the layout space marked 19 to 36, which indicates that he's betting on the numbers 19 to 36 inclusive.
Payoff odds: Even money | Correct odds: 1 1/9 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Black color bet:
The player places the chip(s) on a space of the layout marked "Black". The player is betting that the winning color will be black.
Payoff odds: Even money | Correct odds: 1 1/9 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Red color bet:
The player places the chip(s) on a space of the layout marked "Red". The player is betting that the winning color will be red.
Payoff odds: Even money | Correct odds: 1 1/9 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Odd-number bet:
The player places the chip(s) on the space of the layout marked "Odd". The player is betting that the winning number will be an odd number.
Payoff odds: Even money | Correct odds: 1 1/9 to 1 | Percentage favoring the bank: 5 5/19% Even-number bet:
This is the same as the odd-number bet, except that the player is betting that the winning number will be even.

The strategies of what should be played vary with each variety of poker this section however should give you good tips and guidelines to follow for all varieties of poker.

1. Bring the appropriate amount to the table. as a rule of thumb you should bring about 40-50 times the table limit.
   
   
2. Watch the table. You should study the game and players before you play. You would be lucky to win in a game full of better players and it also gives you the opportunity to study how they play their game fast, loose, aggressive etc.
   
   
3. Skill level. you should find a game with players at your level and steer clear of experienced better players.
   
   
4. Know the Game. If it is a game you do not know the variety being played then stay away. Not only will you not know the probabilities you will also be protected from bad decisions
   
   
5. Trust no one. If you want to play a good game you must forget friendships and give the game all you have got.
   
   
6. Watch your hand Keep you hand away from any of the players on the table and also make sure no onlookers can see as many a good hand has been ruined by watchers poor poker faces.
   
   
7. Vary your strategy. Don't play the same way the whole game as a smart poker player will be watching and know what you will try next.
   
   
8. Always practice. If you want to be a better player you should take every opportunity to play in low stakes games. Experience will make you a better player.
   
   
9. Get out early. If you have nothing in your hand it is better to get out early than in the middle or the end
   
   
10. Take a break. If things aren't going well then take a break to keep yourself fresh and fed.
    
    
11. Know the probabilities. Make sure you know the odds of certain hands coming up. If you're betting heavily hoping to make an inside straight then you could be in trouble.
    
    
12. Treat every game the same. Don't let previous wins or losses cloud your judgment and play all hands sensibly.
    
    
13. Number of players. Remember that the amount of players determines what is a good hand. An average hand with three players is a poor one with seven.
    
    
14. Bet the big hands. Make sure that players have to pay to see a big hand.
    
    
15. Keep a poker face. Try to give a little away as possible and do not become emotional or wrapped up in the game as a good player will take advantage of this.
    
    
16. Calling. Only call a player if you think your hand can beat theirs and not call because you think that they are bluffing

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