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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