The roulette table is the place where social contact should be maintained and rules should be followed. If you are a beginner in roulette gambling sphere, you should become acquainted with roulette etiquette in order not to get some troubles.

Main rules

• If you want to play roulette, firstly you should know how to place your bets. Remember, your chips should be located on the table layout. Don’t worry, the dealer will give you time for placing your wagers. Usually it takes nearly 60 seconds. Even if the wheel is spinning you have a few more seconds to make you bet. When the dealer raises his hand with the words, “No more bets” your time is over and it is forbidden to place your bets.
• Never touch the marker, you should remember this. When the wheel is spinning the ball lands into red or black slot, the croupier places the marker on the table in order to designate the winning number. After this the croupier takes away all losing bets and pays the gamblers with winning bets but before removing the roulette marker.
• It is important to be well-mannered during the game. Don’t drink a lot of alcohol, in order not to get drunk. Try not to touch someone’s chips. Be courteous to everybody especially with the croupier. If you are in the European casino, don’t bother the dealer, it is not allowed. The gambler should avoid abrupt movements, speak in mid voice and try to avoid shouting.
• Don’t be sharp with the dealer, don’t step beyond the limits. Never blame the croupier when the results are discontented for you.
• If the dealer has served you during the game and was very agreeable to you, the player has to thank him, in other words, to tip the croupier. But usually it depends on the player’s mood. That is why roulette etiquette foresees this.
• All these rules are very useful for players professional and beginners. Try to follow them in order not to have troubles. Remember that you locate in the casino where social and roulette etiquette is highly appreciated.