The Roulette Wheel consists of 37 or 38 numbered pockets, depending on whether it is a European or American version. In European roulette, the numbers range from 0 to 36, while American roulette includes an additional 00 pocket, making it 0 to 36 plus 00. Players place bets on where they think the ball will land after being spun around the wheel. The wheel is tilted slightly, allowing the ball to settle into one of the pockets when it loses momentum.
Roulette Wheel Example
For example, in a game of European roulette, if a player bets on red and the ball lands in the red pocket number 32, they win their bet and receive a payout based on the odds of their wager.