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Everyone knows that roulette is a game based on chance rather than skill. However, this knowledge has driven many people to think that hints and tips are useless in this game, since skill isn't a factor whether you win or lose. This is simply not true at all. There are still several tips that you can use to improve the way you play and approach the game, which can lead to more wins for you. I've prepared a few of the the most important ones:

Pick European roulette ' Most of the online casinos nowadays offer players a choice of both American and European roulette. Some land-based casinos are getting in on the act, too. So what's the better choice? European roulette's wheel has only one zero slot, while the American wheel has two zero slots. Now, it's a better choice for you to pick the European wheel, because the single zero slot means that the house advantage is cut back to almost half, as compared to the American version. The smaller house advantage means a bigger chance for you to win.

Know your bets ' Never bet on the single numbers if you can help it. They are cursed with probably the worst odds in all the casino games today. The house advantage on single number bets is so huge that it is actually rare to see a player win. And if someone actually wins, it's usually after a sizable amount of bets was placed and lost before the winning bet came up. Pick the smart bets; those are the ones that pay out as close to even money as possible, because they have the smallest house advantage in the game.

Playing for fun, not for profit ' Yes, I know that you're playing roulette not for your health, but because you want to win some money (or a lot of it). But the logic behind this is that playing for fun means you are more relaxed and comfortable with what is going on at the table, so you are more likely to make good decisions that will affect your game. If you're only playing for money, you will become stressed out sooner or later, which means more foolish mistakes in the long run. If you're looking to play roulette as a means of livelihood, I strongly advise you to stop right there. Roulette should be played as a game, not as a source of income.

Set your bankroll ' This one follows the last tip I gave you. And this counts not only for roulette, but for all other gambling games you play. Set aside an amount of money that you are prepared to gamble with, and never play more than that. If you lose your money, you were prepared for it anyway. But if you play more than what you initially set, you'll soon see yourself chasing after your money and incurring even more losses in the bargain.

Set aside your winnings ' It's always a good idea to set aside your winnings, no matter how big or small they may be. Play with just your set budget, and don't touch your winnings at all. This way, you'll still have some money left even if you lose your set budget. But if you play with your winnings as well and you lose them all, you go home with absolutely nothing in your pocket. Think about it: walking away with a little something is better than walking away with nothing.