In the early eighteenth century Hoca was played in casinos across Europe. The game evolved to include a spinning wheel with 38 numbers and two zeros. Players try to determine which number or color the ball will ultimately land on. Roulette is among the most popular casino games in Europe, Asia and North America
Game Play
At the beginning of each game you are required to place your wagers. The wagers appear on the betting table.
| Straight |
A wager on one number where the chip is placed in the center of the number you want to bet on (1-36, 0, 00). If the ball lands on this number you win. |
| Split or Two Number |
A wager on two numbers where the chip is placed on the line between the two numbers you want to bet on. If the ball lands on either of these numbers you win. |
| Street or Three Number |
A wager on three adjacent numbers where the chip is placed on the outside line of the row you want to bet on. If one of these three numbers comes up, you win. |
| Corner |
A wager on four numbers where the chip is placed in the center of four numbers. If one of these numbers comes up you win. |
| Five-Number Line |
The only five number wager you can make is on the numbers 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. Place your chip on the outside line that divides the 0 and 1. If any of these five numbers comes up you win. |
| Six-Number Line |
A wager on two rows of three numbers. Place your chip between the the two rows but along the outside edge. If any of the six numbers come up you win. |
| Any Red or Black |
A wager placed on the color of the winning number. Place your chip on either the black spot or the red spot. |
| Any Low or High Number |
A wager placed on the range in which the winning number will fall. You can cover the numbers 19-36 (high) by placing a chip on the 19-36 spot or you can cover the numbers 1-18 (low) by placing a chip on the 1-18 spot. |
| Any Even or Odd |
A wager placed on all odd numbers or all even numbers by putting your chip on either the even spot or the odd spot. |
| Column |
A wager placed on any one of the three long columns of twelve numbers. To make the Column bet place your chip on any one of the 2-1 spots. The zero and double zero are not covered by any of these columns. |
| Dozen |
These bets divide the roulette table into three sections of twelve. Place your chip on one of three spots: 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. If the winning number falls into the range you bet on then you win. |
| Straight Number |
35:1 |
| Split or Two Number |
17:1 |
| Street or Three Number |
11:1 |
| Corner |
8:1 |
| Five-Number Line |
6:1 |
| Six-Number Line |
5:1 |
| Any Red or Black |
1:1 |
| Any Low Number or High Number |
1:1 |
| Any Even or Odd |
1:1 |
| Dozen |
2:1 |
| Column |
2:1 |
