Online Roulette Betting Guide

Roulette (a French word meaning “little wheel” – an obvious reference to the wheel used in the table game) dates back to the late 18th century. Credit for devising the roulette wheel is generally attributed to French physicist Blaise Pascal, who was attempting to invent a perpetual motion machine. The game itself is believed to have been inspired by two older 17th-century games, Even-Odd and Roly Poly. In any case, Roulette’s popularity skyrocketed in the 18th century and remains a popular table game to this day. The goal is simple: predict and bet on a winning number or selection of numbers from 0 – 36 (this is true for both the American and European rulesets). Like Blackjack, players play not against each other but against the dealer. Let’s break down how the game works in general terms.

How To Play Online Roulette

Specific rulesets when playing online Roulette may vary depending on which version of the game you’re playing, whether that’s American or European, online or offline. All variants follow the same general formula, and it’s quite easy to follow. First, the dealer (or croupier) will invite you to place bets on the table. Various betting choices are available, we’ll touch on those later. Players also get special coloured chips, a colour for each player at the table. These are placed on the roulette table to indicate the numbers or positions players want to bet on. The first order of business is to predict what number, colour, or section the roulette ball will land on in the wheel. For example, if you make a selection on “Red”, you win if the roulette ball lands on any of the red segments. Or if the selection is made on “Red Seven”, you win if the ball lands on the red-coloured number 7 segment. Each online version of the game will also have different minimum and maximum bet amounts.

Place your bets and the roulette wheel is spun. They then drop the ball onto the wheel once it’s spinning around. No more bets are allowed at this point. The roulette ball eventually settles and comes to rest on a specific segment. You win if you make a correct prediction. Payouts depend on the difficulty of the prediction made. Predictions on “Odd” or “Even” are generally easier, so payouts are normally set at 1:1 the original bet. A successful prediction on what exact number the ball will land at results in the bigger payout of 35:1 the bet. Stake £2 on “Red” and £1 on “Red 30”, for example, and if the ball lands on the latter, you win “£35” for predicting the correct number and £2 for selecting the correct colour. This nets you £37 in total. As mentioned, the bet options and odds may vary depending on the Roulette version. Some even allow for payouts worth many times the stake!

How To Win Online Roulette

Now let’s get down to brass tacks. Although odds and payout sizes depend on the bet type and style of Roulette you play, whether that’s European or American, there are still standard bet options across both.

Red or Black = correctly predict the colour the roulette ball will stop at. This is paid at 1:1.
Odd or Even = correct predict if the roulette ball will stop at an odd or even number; this is also paid at 1:1.
High or Low = correctly predict if the roulette ball will land on a number between 1 – 18 or 19 – 36; this is paid out at 1:1.
Dozens = correctly predicting if the roulette ball settles on a number between 1 – 12, 13 – 24, and 25-36 pays out at 2:1.
Single Number = correctly predict the one single number the roulette ball will land on; this pays out at 35:1.
Split = chip is placed on two adjacent numbers. A 17:1 payout awaits should the roulette ball land on either.
Street = chip is placed in a way that covers 3 consecutive numbers on the same line, with an 11:1 payout should the roulette ball land on one of the suggestions.
Corner = chip is placed in a corner that covers 4 successive numbers on the same line. An 8:11 payout awaits should the roulette ball drop into one of those number segments on the wheel.

It’s worth noting that you win if, at any time, you correctly predict which number segment the roulette ball drops into. And nuances between different variations of Roulette aside, these are the basic rules to start you down your Roulette journey!

Popular Online Roulette Strategies

Let’s talk strategy now that you know how Roulette works. First, decide what version of Roulette you want to play, whether American or European. Rulesets are almost identical. The only difference is that American roulette has an extra 00 number and a slightly higher house edge. Another factor to consider is that different Roulette games can offer different RTPs (this has nothing to do with the rulesets themselves). Practise playing your chosen variant as much as possible. If needed, play at online casinos where you can play a demo version, then progress to playing for actual money with low stakes, and progress from there. Let’s move on to other strategies you can adopt.

Martingale Strategy

This strategy involves doubling your bet after a loss to claw back any incurred losses. This is considered a risky strategy for players with little bankroll to work with.

D’Alembert Strategy

Similar to the above, but instead of doubling your bet, you increase it by one. This is easier on your bankroll – and your wallet!

Fibonacci Strategy

This strategy involves betting on a specific number set in a mathematical sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc. The Fibonacci Strategy is considered one of the safer ones.

James Bond Strategy

Named after the superspy himself (and created by James Bond author Ian Fleming), this strategy applies only to the European version of Roulette. It involves making the same bet on specific numbers after every spin.

These are four of the best-known Roulette strategies to put into practice once you have a solid grounding in the game. Of course, no strategy is foolproof, and like any other table game, Roulette is a game of chance and luck – after all, where the roulette ball comes to land is ultimately out of your hands.

Best Online Blackjack Games at Lottomart

Here at Lottomart, we have some of the best online Roulette games in the iGaming space. Let’s take a look at the creme de la creme!

Roulette

Evolution Gaming’ Roulette (or more accurately First Person Roulette) is played using the European ruleset; there’s no 00 number adorning the green baize table. The visual presentation is gorgeous, with a beautiful 3D rendering of the roulette table and wheel. All inside and outside bets we discussed above are present and accounted for, and Evolution has gone one step further by including an option called “Neighbour Bets”, played on an oval number-filled racetrack just above the main table. Here you can place neighbour and special bets, including:

Tiers du Cylindre = this bet covers 12 numbers: 27, 33 and all the numbers in between on the roulette table.
Voisins du Zéro = this bet covers 12 numbers: 22, 25 and all the numbers in between on the roulette table.
Orphelins a Cheval = this bet covers a total of 8 numbers on the two segments of the roulette wheel not covered by either Tiers du Cylindre or Voisins du Zéro.
Jeu Zéro = this bet covers the number 0 and the six numbers in closest proximity on the roulette wheel.

If you want to play an elegant and tasteful 3D virtual rendition of roulette using the European ruleset, Evolution Gaming’s Roulette is the game for you!

Immersive Roulette Live

Immersive Roulette Live, also by Evolution Gaming, takes the game out of the virtual 3D space into a game show-type setting with a live croupier and roulette wheel; only the roulette table is still a computer-generated flat image.The table game uses the European ruleset, while the action occurs from different camera angles in stunning HD. The rules are identical to the above, and Evolution again added neighbour and special bets on the oval-shaped racetrack table (which is also a virtual rendering). A cool addition to this version of Roulette is the ability to play alongside players worldwide. Everyone plays against the croupier in one-to-one competition, but a live chat function allows players to communicate, share tips and all that good stuff. Players looking to play a live version of Roulette in a game show setting might enjoy discovering Immersive Roulette Live!

Lightning Roulette

Evolution Gaming strikes back with its 2018 release, Lightning Roulette (or more precisely First Person Lightning Roulette), the electrifying variant on the traditional European ruleset! Players explore a stunning virtual 3D rendition of a roulette table and wheel; the studio is decorated in gorgeous black and gold art deco colours! Pillars situated inside the studio conduct electricity every time lightning strikes the table. All European roulette rules are present and correct here, alongside neighbour and special bets. The main addition to this particular version of the table game is that after placing your bets, 1 – 5 lucky numbers get randomly struck by lightning. These have lucky payouts assigned to them. The wheel then spins. Should the roulette ball land on one of the numbers struck by lightning, you can win a payout of up to 500x the stake! Not content to just have a single-player version of the game, Evolution also released Lightning Roulette Live, in which players can enjoy playing in a live setting!

Online Roulette Summary

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If you wish to learn more about the history of this classical casino game, then you could potentially check out our article on ‘The Evolution Of Online Roulette‘.