Roulette is a game that requires you to guess which number/collection of numbers will
appear on the roulette wheel. To 🌞 decide which number/s appear, the wheel spins in one
direction and a small ball is spun in the other direction 🌞 by a croupier.
This
combination of opposing spins ensures that the croupier has no control over the
outcome. Indeed, it’s virtually 🌞 impossible to predict where the ball is going to stop
because the speed and force of each spin will always 🌞 be slightly different.
Once the
ball comes to a stop, the number it lands on will determine whether you’re a winner 🌞 or
not. To show you want we mean, let’s run through a quick scenario:
You walk up to a
European roulette 🌞 table and place three chips on the following: 12, Red and 3rd 12. At
this point, your bets will have 🌞 covered the following number of options 12 = one
number, Red = 18 numbers, 3rd 12 = 12 numbers. The 🌞 wheel is spun, and the croupier
calls time. This means the ball is about to be spun and your bets 🌞 are locked on the
roulette board. Eventually, the ball stops on the number 34. Because 34 is a red number
🌞 located in the 3rd 12 section of the board, two of your bets have won. If we take the
same 🌞 scenario but the ball stops on 13, you’d lose because this number isn’t 12, is
black and is in the 🌞 2nd 12 section of the roulette table.
That, in a nutshell, is how
roulette works. The reason it’s become popular with 🌞 players of all skill levels is that
you can be as general or specific as you like. For those that 🌞 want high returns, you
can bet on individual numbers. For those that prefer to win more frequently, outside
bets are 🌞 better.
For more on roulette rules and payouts, check out the next
section.
HOW TO PLAY ONLINE ROULETTE
All forms of online roulette 🌞 will have a general
set of rules that include:
Bet amounts must be equal to or greater than the table
minimum 🌞 and not more than the table maximum.
must be equal to or greater than the table
minimum and not more than 🌞 the table maximum. Betting limits will vary. Limits are
typically lower for inside bets than outside bets .
will vary. Limits 🌞 are typically
lower for than . You have to make your bet before the croupier calls time .
. Once
you’ve 🌞 made a bet, you have to wait until the croupier clears the table before
collecting your winnings (only matters live).
If 🌞 you are new to roulette, read our
dedicated article Roulette Types: A Complete Beginners Guide for an even better
understanding 🌞 of the rules. In practice, the rules of roulette are fairly simple. As
long as you stick to the right 🌞 limits and get your bets down on time, that’s it. If you
want to learn more about roulette betting, this 🌞 complete guide about roulette betting
options might be useful. In terms of what you can win, payouts for each betting 🌞 option
are as follows.
ROULETTE BETTING OPTIONS: INSIDE BETS
Straight Up/Single Number: This
is a bet on just one number. Get this 🌞 right and you’ll receive a 35:1 payout .
This is
a bet on just one number. Get this right and you’ll 🌞 receive a . Split: This is a bet on
two adjacent numbers i.e. you’re splitting the two. The payout on 🌞 a split bet is 17:1
.
This is a bet on two adjacent numbers i.e. you’re splitting the two. The payout 🌞 on a
split bet is . Street: A street bet covers three numbers in a row. When you place a
🌞 chip on the end of a row and win, you’ll receive an 11:1 payout .
A street bet covers
three numbers 🌞 in a row. When you place a chip on the end of a row and win, you’ll
receive an . 🌞 Quarter: To cover four numbers at once, you place a chip in the centre of
an imaginary square. Doing this 🌞 will split four numbers and earn you an 8:1 payout if
successful.
To cover four numbers at once, you place a 🌞 chip in the centre of an
imaginary square. Doing this will split four numbers and earn you an if successful.
🌞 Six-Line: This is two street bets rolled into one and is worth 5:1 .
This is two street
bets rolled into 🌞 one and . Top-Line Bet: This is a bet that’s exclusive to American
roulette. To make this bet, place a 🌞 chip on the line the runs through the middle of 0,
00 and 1, 2, 3. A successful top-line bet 🌞 is worth 6:1.
ROULETTE BETTING OPTIONS:
OUTSIDE BETS
Dozen: Also referred to as 12s, cover 12 numbers and have payouts worth
2:1 🌞 .
Also referred to as 12s, cover 12 numbers and have . Column: Similar to a dozen
bets, columns payout at 🌞 2:1 and cover 12 numbers.
Similar to a dozen bets, columns and
cover 12 numbers. Red/Black: This bet allows you to 🌞 speculate on whether the number
that hits will be red or black. Wins are worth 1:1 .
This bet allows you 🌞 to speculate
on whether the number that hits will be red or black. Wins are . Odd/Even: By betting
on 🌞 the number being odd or even, you can win 1:1 on your bet.
By betting on the number
being odd or 🌞 even, you can on your bet. High/Low: Also known as 1 to 18 and 19 to 36,
these bets cover 🌞 half the board and payout at 1:1.
How to really get the most out of
your game? check out our guide 🌞 on How to Play Roulette
ONLINE ROULETTE STRATEGIES AND
TIPS
Okay, so now we’ve covered the basics, let’s think about the best 🌞 way to play
roulette. Although there are no guarantees when you play this or any other casino game,
there are 🌞 a few things you can do to improve your experience:
Bet what you can afford.
The beauty of roulette is that 🌞 you can be as general or specific as you like. Use this
dynamic to your advantage and choose options that 🌞 not only fit with your level of
tolerance for risk but your budget. For more roulette betting strategies, be sure 🌞 to
read our article: Roulette Betting: Types, Odds and Payouts.
Play in sessions. Staying
focused for an extended period of time 🌞 is tough. To ensure you don’t lose your
concentration and make silly moves, split your playtime into sessions. As a 🌞 general
rule, bursts of 10/15 minutes should ensure you’re always on the ball.
Go for the
double dozen. Perhaps the best 🌞 way to play roulette is to bet on two 12s at the same
time. Doing this allows you to cover 🌞 24 numbers with just two bets. What’s more, when
you wager equal amounts, you can still make a profit if 🌞 the right number comes in. In
other words, if you bet £5 and £5, the potential return on either is 🌞 £5. Therefore,
you’ll make a £5 profit and have almost 66% of the roulette table covered.
We cover
more advanced strategies 🌞 in detail in our guide dedicated to Roulette Advanced
Strategy
PLAY ONLINE ROULETTE
Thanks to innovative software and some creative ideas,
it’s 🌞 now possible to play in a myriad of ways via your desktop or mobile.
As a
standard, American and European roulette 🌞 are the most popular options inside any online
casino. However, because virtual platforms don’t have the same space restrictions as
🌞 live venues, new variants have emerged in recent years. A great example of this is
multi-wheel roulette. Instead of betting 🌞 on the outcome of a single wheel, you can
speculate on as many as six.
Beyond the ability to try new 🌞 variants, online roulette is
great if you want to play for free. Using practice roulette tables, you can get a 🌞 feel
for the flow of a game, familiarise yourself with the general layout and try some
betting techniques. More importantly, 🌞 you can use practise roulette tables to have fun.
Then, once you’re ready to win something tangible, you can play 🌞 for real money by
clicking a single button.
You can also play Live Roulette as part of our exclusive Live
Casino.
OKAY, 🌞 THAT’S GREAT, BUT IS ONLINE ROULETTE FAIR?
Absolutely. Just as the dealer
has no control over the outcome in a live 🌞 game, online casinos can’t influence the
results in their own games. By using something known as a random number generator
🌞 (RNG), casinos are able to offer games that are 100% fair. RNGs are audited and
certified by third-party testing agencies 🌞 and any operator without a fair system won’t
be granted a gaming license. Therefore, when you play roulette online for 🌞 free or for
real money, you can be confident the action is just as fair and entertaining as it was
🌞 back in Pascal’s day.
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