I reckon I don't have to go into details explaining what the game of roulette is all about, as people reading these pages are probably well aware what it is, and at any rate, it's functioning doesn't exactly need a bachelor's degree to comprehend. It is basically a mechanical random number generator, and it can be found in casinos world over. Internet casinos also feature them, using digital random number generators instead of the good old fashioned wheel and ball, though the player who ventures into one of these online casinos will see the wheel and the ball rolling in it as part of the user interface. Over time, many roulette and online roulettewinning strategies were devised and put into practice by people eager to cash in on a few witty technicalities, some with good, others with limited results. An important thing that can be used to make such strategies work is roulette odds. Knowing the odds is something that should be used in a positive manner while playing this game. Contrary to many, not exclusively luck-based games, like poker and sports betting, in roulette, spending more time ( and money) at the table doesn't necessarily mean you'll become a better roulette-player. Regarding roulette, it is a common misbelief that the way previous numbers turned out will influence what number will come up next. Some people who believe in "bad omens" figure that if red has turned up four times before, black is about to surface with the next spin since it hadn't been around for a while.This is plainly put wrong. Just think about the following example: if one is to take a dice and roll it the odds of him getting a 1 are 1 in 6. If he gets a 6 with the first roll it doesn't mean next time he rolls the dice his chances of getting a 1 will be 1 in 5. Not at all, because, since nobody sanded the 6 side of the dice smooth, the chances will be again 1 in 6. The deal is different though if the dice has some sort of physical fault. (and you'll see why that is important) So basically – through a simple analogy- the chances of one hitting a certain number on the roulette wheel will be 1 to 38 every time the croupie spins the ball. No real physical roulette wheel is ever a perfect random number generator however. There are certain factors that influence the way it works, from minor friction forces to certain habbits of the croupie of rolling it. Efficient roulette strategy says one needs to observe the way the particular roulette wheel works. For instance – with careful and long observation – one can notice that certain numbers tend to come out more often than others do. Taking careful notes on these ( known as charting the roulette wheel) can pay handsome dividends in time. If a number turns up often enough, a simple technicality can turn the odds into the player's favor, and this is counting the house edge as well. One thing that comes to support this whole theory is basic common sense. Just think about how often casinos change cards, and dice exactly to prevent errors due to wear and tear. Now you tell me how often you think casinos change their roulette wheels. That's right. Not too often at all. They're cumbersome devices not to mention expensive, and generally speaking they were not concieved to be replaced after each spin. Dust and the iron claws of time take their toll no matter what. That part of the deal is beyond human control. This is how one can win at roulette. No matter what, if you plan on making a succesful longrun at the roulette you need to be prepared to lose in the process. It comes with the nature of the game. Bottom line: play, have fun, chart the roulette, play some more and turn the odds in your favor.