Roulette Etiquette

Here at BestRoullete.net, we tend to prefer the speed and efficiency of playing our game online rather than at live casinos.  That said, sometimes we just can’t resist the lure and perks that come from playing at a live casino.  Gamblers who are making the trek to play roulette in a live environment for the first time are sometimes intimidated by the pageantry that surrounds each table.  One way to make the experience even scarier is by committing the type of faux pas that either gets you stared at or reprimanded by the dealer.  With that in mind, we decided to compile a list of common etiquette tips that may not seem obvious at first glance.

When joining a new table, the first thing you should do is buy your chips.  To do so, place your cash in front of you and wait for the current spin to end.  Once all bets have been settled, the dealer will convert your cash to chips.  Make sure you place the money on a blank spot on the felt, however — some casinos use a “cash plays” rule and any cash placed on a betting area are considered a valid and active wager.

When the dealer pushes your chips over to you, you will notice that your chips are a unique color.  This is to help the dealer identify which bets belong to you and it’s a good idea to make a mental note of this color to avoid the embarrassment of accidentally handling another players’ bets.

In between spins, you will have a minute or so to place your bets on the table.  While you’re doing so, the dealer will start the next spin and you’ll have a few more seconds to finish laying your chips out on the table.  This is when you should hurry — once the dealer announces that no more bets are to be placed any chips you put out will not be considered a valid wager.

Finally, when the spin ends and the outcome is decided, the dealer will sweep up any losing bets while leaving the winning bets on the table.  They will then stack up your winnings and push them in front of you.  Make sure you don’t retrieve your bets until the dealer does so.  One of the cardinal sins in live gambling is to reach across the table and collect bets that are considered to be in play, even if they are winning wagers.

As you can see, playing roulette in a live casino is really a lot less complicated than it may seem at first glance.  Keep these etiquette tips in mind and you’ll be able to focus on the important parts – having fun and making money!