Roulette Table Layout

The roulette table is a bit smaller than a craps table and a bit larger than that for playing blackjack. The standard size for a roulette table is 54" x 102" x 34". The biggest attraction of course, is the wheel, which is located at one end of the table; at the other end are the column bets. The wheel adds most of the glamour to the game of roulette with it's beautiful wood finish and sparkling metal spinner in the center; the roulette table layout adds colour and thus, a bit of fun to the game. The two sides where the column bets and the black and red bets are located are dedicated to players while the opposite sides are only open to dealers. Usually, the dealer(s) and the players just stand around the roulette table, though some casinos offer seats. You'll see stacks of chips behind the roulette wheel, of course, sorted by colour. Each player at the table will be paid from the stack that matches their chip colour.

Unlike a craps table, the roulette table is fairly easy to decipher. The numbers 1 through 36 are listed in consecutive order in the columns. Notice that the colours for these numbers aren't exactly alternating; this is done to create a greater variety of bets. You see, if all even numbers were also red, and all odd numbers were also black, then that would eliminate either the red and black bets or the odds and evens since they would be the exact same.

Above you can see the roulette table layout. If you look along the bottom edge of the table, you'll see the three column bets. The zero and double zero (unless you are playing European roulette where there is only one zero) are located at the top of the table right next to the roulette wheel. On the left of the roulette table layout are the rest of the group bets - first, second, and third dozen; odd and even; first and second half; and red and black.