There is one tool that can help both the novice and expert roulette player. It is the proper use of a roulette wheel diagram. A printable roulette wheel diagram is the perfect reference tool for just about any player. I have often used these diagrams to remember the layout of the wheel before I head off to my local casino. In fact, I think that my mastery of the game has improved since I started using a roulette wheel diagram that I downloaded off of the internet.

Though it’s pretty self-explanatory, let me tell you what a roulette wheel diagram is and how it helps you out.

These diagrams show the wheel with specific attention paid to the numbers and the slots, which always alternate between red and black. The numbers on the wheel also alternate back and forth and are never sequential. On the roulette wheel diagram, the zero slots are colored green, just like they are on the real wheel. Actually these diagrams are perfect copies of any wheel that you may come across, with exceptions that I will explain later.

You are probably wondering how you can get your own roulette wheel diagram and how it can help you. Well, let me answer the former question before I tackle the latter question. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of roulette wheel diagrams and they are merely one click away. Many of these diagrams are downloadable and the rest can be printed out on your computer. But you have to be careful to choose the right one for your needs. What do I mean? It’s actually quite simple. There are two different versions of roulette, therefore there are two different versions of roulette wheel diagrams out there.

The American roulette wheel has thirty-six numbers and two zeros; a single zero and a double zero. The numbers alternate between red and black and the two sets of zeros are colored green. The European wheel also has thirty-six numbers, but it only contains a single zero. There are a couple of other minor differences between the two wheels, but this is the most important one because it affects your odds of winning. The European wheel has one fewer number, so it is easier to win because the house advantage is less.

And to cause further confusion among players, there are also variations within these two main tables. Okay, maybe I am overstating it. There are actually different kinds of roulette wheels within the American and European table categories. Let me give you a quick example. American roulette is often referred to as British roulette and sometimes European roulette is called French roulette. See, it can get real confusing, real quick. But if you keep in mind that the American and European wheels are the accepted standards, then you should have no problem finding a roulette wheel diagram that fits your personal needs.

Another thing to keep in mind when using a roulette wheel diagram is that there are basic varieties and varieties that are a little more advanced. A basic roulette wheel diagram will just contain a picture of the wheel, while an advanced one will have the odds and payouts listed on the bottom of the diagram. This is usually right underneath the picture of the wheel. My roulette wheel diagram has all the possible bets printed out. These include straight bets, split bets, street bets, corner bets and column bets. It also has the outside bets listed. These include red and black, even and odd, and high and low. And to top it off, it is pocket-sized. Whenever I need to remember what the odds are for a bet, or what that bet’s particular payout is, then all I need to do is check out my pocket reference.