Not all roulette tables are created equal. Rule toggles like single-zero vs double-zero, La Partage/En Prison, wheel layout and side bets quietly change your expected loss and session rhythm. Here’s a crisp rule map, bet selection basics, and a 12-minute plan to keep stakes flat and tilt out.
Key idea: pick European (single-zero) with La Partage where possible.
That single rule can halve the house edge on even-money bets compared to American wheels.
1) Rules that actually move your EV
- Wheel type: Single-zero (European) ≈ lower edge than double-zero (American).
- La Partage / En Prison: on 1:1 bets, half your stake returns (or is held) when zero hits → smoother drawdowns.
- Track & neighbors: racetrack betting helps structure outside/sector bets without stake creep.
- Side bets & jackpots: treat as entertainment; they raise volatility, not RTP.
2) Bet map (simple & practical)
- Outside 1:1: Red/Black, Even/Odd, Low/High → best with La Partage; gentle variance.
- Dozens/Columns: 2:1 payout; combine with 1:1 for tempo without overexposure.
- Sectors (neighbors): 0-spiel, Tiers, Voisins → pre-define chip count; log spend per spin.
Flat unit rule: Bet size = 0.8–1.2% of session bankroll. No progressions inside the block.
Adjust only between blocks.
3) 12-minute block (plug & play)
- 00–02’: Find single-zero + La Partage. Set a flat unit and a hard timer.
- 02–10’: Play only outside 1:1 or 2:1 patterns you can log. Record spins/hour and drawdown from peak.
- 10–12’: If new equity peak → bank 15–25% off-session. If −15% from peak → close the block.
4) Myths to ignore (and what to do instead)
- “Hot numbers” = edge: treat streaks as variance. Keep unit flat.
- Doubling after losses: increases risk of ruin without changing edge. Use time-based exits.
- Turbo speed: faster ≠ better. RPM up means cost/min up; slow it when drift rises.
5) Quick table checklist
- Single-zero wheel, La Partage/En Prison available on even-money bets.
- Limits fit your unit; racetrack enabled; results/history visible.
- Reality checks on and cashier easy to access for quick skims (mini-cashouts).