If playing at an American game the pockets are numbered 1 to 36 again alternately coloured red and black and the final two pockets are numbered 0 and 00 and both coloured green. If playing at a European game the pockets are numbered 1 to 36, alternately coloured red and black with the final pocket numbered 0 and coloured green. The game is played on a circular wheel whose circumference is surrounded by pockets.
One of the big four casino table games (the others being Blackjack, Craps and Baccarat) Roulette is the only significantly popular wheel game widely available today and is second only to Slot Games in its popularity with players.