If you’re a lover of casinos, the game “Roulette” shouldn’t be new to you. It is one of the most popular casino games in the world. Originally invented in 1655, the game spread throughout the world from Paris. Today, you’ll find it at almost all land-based casinos as well as online real money gaming sites.
In this article, we have described how you can enjoy this game online. But before we proceed, let's learn some basics for newbies.
How the Roulette Game Works
Before heading on to an online casino, you need to understand what the game is about. It is a wheel game. On the wheel, there could be 37 or 38 number pockets (or less, depending on the online version). The wheel is spun and a ball is rolled.
You will have to bet on where the ball will land after the spinning wheel stops. If the ball lands on the number pocket(s) you bet on, you win the game round.
Now, that’s pretty much how it works. You don’t need complicated strategies or rules to learn how to play online roulette. Now, let’s proceed to how to start playing the game online.
Steps to Playing Roulette Online
Once you’re ready to play, here are the steps to follow:
Find an online casino that offers Roulette
Create an account at the casino and deposit
Go to the games lobby and launch the specific Roulette game you want
Place your preferred bet after the game loads and click on the “Spin” or “Play” button
Watch the wheel spin and wait for the outcome
Collect your payout (if you win) and continue to the next game round
Major Types of Bet in Roulette
The type of bet you make depends on which number pocket(s) you choose. There are two major types of Roulette bets you’ll find on the betting layout. We have described them below
Inside Bets: These are wagers on particular numbers or specific combinations. They are placed within the grid on the betting layout. An example of Inside bets is the Straight-up bet. This straight-up bet refers to wagering on a particular number. For instance, you may decide to predict that the ball will land on number pocket 18. Other examples are split bets (between two adjacent numbers), street bets (three numbers on a row), and corner bets (four numbers on a row). The inside bets offer better payouts but less probability of winning.
Outside Bets: You will find outside bets placed out of the grid on the betting layout. These types of wagers aren’t placed on specific numbers but groups of numbers. An example is column bet which is placed on 12 numbers in a column. There are also dozen bets, colour bets, odd/even bets, and low/high bets. These bets offer higher chances of winning but lower payouts.
Popular Types of Online Roulette
These are the most popular types of Roulette you’ll find online
European Roulette: This variant has just 37 numbers, 0 to 36. These numbers are arranged on the wheel with alternate red and black backgrounds. Only the “0” has a green background. European Roulette has a 97.30% RTP.
American Roulette: In this variant, there are 38 numbers – 0 to 36 and an extra “00”. The ‘0’ and ‘00’ pockets are opposite each other on the wheel and on green backgrounds. Other numbers are arranged alternately in red and black backgrounds. Due to the added ‘00’ pocket, the American Roulette has a lower RTP of 94.74%.
French Roulette: This variant has 37 pockets like the European version but includes two rules: En Prison and La Partage. These two rules significantly increase your chances of winning. Thus, the RTP is up to 98.65%.
Other Roulette Games: At online casinos, there are hundreds of other Roulette games which we cannot cover in this article. Some popular examples are Mini Roulette, Lightning Roulette, and No Zero Roulette.
