Being a roulette enthusiast, you’re probably already quite familiar with both online roulette and roulette betting systems. The Martingale, Fibonacci, and Labouchere each promise to deliver a structured way to win, drawing players like yourself in with the hope of a secret formula to beat the house. Ever since advanced betting systems existed, they’ve attracted both supporters and detractors, but here in the digital age, the question is whether these systems can work in the virtual environment.

So, let’s get started! Whether you’re an old hand at playing roulette games online or just getting into the field, the allure of using advanced betting strategies is strong. But, can they improve your odds or help you manage your bankroll more effectively? We’ll get to the bottom of that in this article — diving deep into the most popular systems and exploring the alternatives.

The Appeal of Betting Systems

Why is a system like the Martingale oh so appealing? Well, the answer’s pretty simple: they offer structure in a game with unpredictable outcomes. After all, roulette is a game of chance. Each spin of the wheel is independent, meaning what happened before or what will come after has no bearing on each result.

It’s only human to crave patterns and order, though, and a betting system offers a sense of control to gamers. They hinge on the promise that, with a specific plan, you can maximise winnings and keep your losses to a minimum.

So, does this structured approach really hold water when applied to online roulette?

Popular Roulette Betting Systems

To answer that, let’s first take a closer look at the most popular betting systems used in roulette gaming.

Martingale – The Classic Approach

Most gambling novices will have some awareness of the Martingale system, which indicates both its popularity and relative accessibility. The theory behind the system is quite simple — doubling your wager after a loss will eventually lead to a win large enough to cover all losses and generate an overall win.

While this system sounds logical on paper, using it comes with significant risks, especially in an online setting. For instance, most online casino platforms impose betting limits, which will cap both the value of your bets and the amount you can make in a single game. Plus, the Martingale assumes that you’ll have an unlimited bankroll to play with, which really isn’t the case for the vast majority of us.

Then, of course, there’s the issue of the dreaded house edge. Even when using this system, the house edge of the platform you’re playing at remains unaffected by your betting pattern.

Fibonacci – Slow and Safe?

Alternatively, the Fibonacci system, based on the mathematical sequence (where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones), offers a more gradual approach to roulette betting. Instead of doubling your wager post-loss, you instead apply the sequence of 1,1,2,3,5,8 and so on. After each loss, you move to the next number in the sequence, and after a win, you move back two steps.

It’s certainly a more palatable approach than the Martingale, but it’s not without its (very similar) flaws. Underlying the system is the assumption that you’ll eventually win, which is never guaranteed, sadly! While most people get lucky eventually, it’s important not to depend too heavily on that!

Labouchere – The Cancellation System

In comparison, Labouchere is a bit more complex and involves creating a sequence of numbers, e.g. 1 to 5. Your first bet is the sum of the first and last numbers in the sequence, say 1+4 = 5. If you win, you cross the numbers off and move on to the next pair. If you lose, you add the amount you just bet to the end of the sequence.

Labouchere is a flexible system that you can tailor to your bankroll and tolerance levels, which is what makes it appealing. However, it’s a strategy with a greater degree of risk, and need we remind you again of the house edge…?

Alternatives to Betting Systems

It’s really important to recognise that we’re dealing with randomness in roulette – whether you’re playing brick-and-mortar roulette with a randomised wheel or digital roulette with a Random Number Generator. The betting systems discussed can – for sure – modify the stakes of a game, but they’re not doing anything to the fundamental odds. Nothing can! So, what should you do instead?

Instead of relying on a single betting system, consider deploying strategies that can genuinely improve your chances of winning in online roulette, beginning with effective bankroll management.

Set strict limits for how much you’re prepared to spend per wager and per gaming session. And don’t forget to set a limit for how long you’re willing to play per session either.

Another way to maximise your winnings online is to play European roulette. The single-zero version of the game offers far superior odds to the American variant. Finally, make sure you’re taking advantage of all the bonuses and promotions available to you. Offers for existing customers can extend your playtime or even provide free spins — it’s not all about those new sign-up bonuses!

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If you want to become a savvier player at the roulette tables, you must familiarise yourself with the roulette rules. These affect every bet you place.

This classic casino table game is one of the oldest games available in land-based and online casinos. However, to beginner online roulette players, the table can feel somewhat daunting, with so many betting options on the wheel and the unique roulette layout to get to grips with.

Roulette Rules: The Basics

There are several aspects to the game of roulette that you need to master, especially when it comes to staking real money. It’s not just the roulette wheel you have to think about, it’s the different ways to stake, when you can and can’t stake, and what you could win when the ball lands in your favour.

The Object Of The Game

To win at a round of roulette, you must put a stake of money on a desired number or collection of numbers. You do this by placing roulette chips of your chosen value on your selected number(s). Put simply, the object is to predict where you think the ball will land on the roulette wheel and bet accordingly.

All winning chips are returned to winning players, plus extra chip payouts in accordance with the table odds. All losing chips are taken by the table dealer and retained by the house. Of course, when you play live roulette online, the transfer of winning and losing chips happens digitally and in an instant, to accelerate your gameplay in between spins.

Basic Rules To Master

First, you’ll need to master the dynamics of the roulette wheel. Depending on the variant of roulette you choose to play you’ll have 37 (including the single zero) or 38 (including the double zero) numbers on the wheel. There will also be some differences in terms of your roulette table layout, or the way you place your stakes.

The Roulette Table Layout Explained

When we talk about the table layout, we’re referring to two things – the layout of numbers on both the roulette wheel and of the numbers on the table where you place your chips.

So, let’s briefly talk about the numbers. A typical roulette wheel will have a minimum of 36 numbered pockets. Additional ‘special’ numbers have been added to the wheel over time, too. For instance, a green single zero pocket is included in the European version.

These additional pockets were added to help the house increasing its edge. If you’re interested in how to calculate this in a game of roulette, you need to work out the following calculation:

(Odds Against Winning – House Odds) x Probability Of Success

For a roulette wheel with 37 pockets the calculation would be:

(36/1 – 35/1) x 1/37 = 1/1 x 1/37 = 1/37 = 0.0270270 (2.70% when multiplied by 100)

For roulette wheels with both a single zero and double zero, creating 38 pockets, the house edge almost doubles to 5.26%, which is why single-zero roulette tends to be more popular with players.

All About Red And Black

One thing you’ll notice on any roulette wheel layout is that the pockets alternate between red and black numbers. That’s designed to give you, the player an almost 50/50 chance of landing red or black. Why do we say almost? Because the addition of the single zero and the double zero makes it impossible for the probability of the ball landing on red or black to be exactly 50%.

As the payout odds of on red or black are even-money (1:1), this is where the house edge tips in favour of the casinos.

All About The Numbers

Taking a quick look at a
roulette wheel with 37 numbered pockets, you’ll probably notice that the
numbers are by no means in a specific order. This is to avoid any potential
bias of results over the long-term from a single roulette wheel.

In single zero roulette, the numbers are laid out clockwise in the following sequence: 0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33, 1, 20, 14, 31, 9, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26.

The positioning of the numbered pockets on a double zero wheel, also known as American roulette, is laid out very differently. The sequence is designed to create a level playing field, with the single zero and double zero positioned on opposite sides of the wheel:

0, 28, 9, 26, 30, 11, 7, 20, 32, 17, 5, 22, 34, 15, 3, 24, 36, 13, 1, 00, 27, 10, 25, 29, 12, 8, 19, 31, 18, 6, 21, 33, 16, 4, 23, 35, 14, and 2.

As you can see, with single zero roulette wheels, the low and high-value numbers alternate as much as possible. You’ll very rarely spot two low or high numbers next to each other on the wheel. That’s in stark contrast to double zero roulette wheels, which are less balanced, with many instances of low and high numbers positioned next to one another on the wheel.

Roulette Betting Systems

The beauty of roulette is that you can stake on as many numbers as you wish if your bankroll allows. Though if you opt in to live casino offers and promotions, there may be limits placed on the amount of numbers you can cover in any game round, so always check the terms and conditions.

If you want to cover several single numbers or multiple groups of numbers, you can do so freely. There are three different types of bets you can make – inside bets, outside bets, and announced bets.

Inside Betting

Look at the standard roulette table layout and you’ll see that the main layout is comprised of the numbers zero through to 36. The other areas on the side of the table layout are specifically reserved for betting on groups of numbers – more on that shortly.

When you stake on an individual number or cover several numbers at once, these bets are known as inside bets. There are seven main inside bets you can make at any time:

1. Straight or straight-up
   A bet placed on a single number, such as red 7. Chips are placed inside the square of the number you want to stake on.
    
2. Split
   A bet placed on two numbers adjacent to one another on the roulette table, such as red 14 and black 17. Chips are placed on the connecting line between the two numbers.
    
3. Street
   A bet placed on three numbers located on the same line of the table. Chips are placed on the outer corner of the row of three numbers you want to stake on. An example is a bet on the row including 4, 5 and 6.
    
4. Six Line
   A bet placed on two adjacent lines of numbers. Chips are placed on the connecting outer corner between the two lines you want to stake on, such as the two rows containing numbers 28 – 33.
    
5. Corner
   A bet placed on a cluster of four numbers in a square. Place your chip in the middle of the four numbers. An example is a square containing 15, 18, 17 and 14 (looking at them clockwise).
    
6. Trio
   A bet placed on three numbers including single zero or double zero. Chips are positioned on the line connecting the single zero or double zero with the two additional numbers 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
    
7. Basket
   A bet placed on the numbers zero, 1, 2, and 3. Chips are placed on the outer corner of the table connecting zero and 1.

Outside Betting

All outside bets made on the roulette table are placed outside of the field of numbers. Outside bets cover the sectors that span larger groups of numbers than you can otherwise cover with multiple inside bets. With outside bets, you can cover virtually half the numbers during a single spin, compared to just six with a single inside bet.

For all these bets, choose your outcome and simply place your chip/s in the square marked with the bet you want.

1. Odd/Even

    

2. Red/Black

    

3. 1 to 18/19 to 36

    

4. Dozens
   A bet placed on whether the 1^st 12, 2^nd or 3^rd 12 on the table.
    
5. Columns
   A bet placed on whether the next number the ball lands on will be within the first, second, or third column of the table. Chips are placed inside the first, second, or third “2 to 1” squares next beside numbers 34, 35, and 36 respectively.

Announced Betting

Most commonly found in French roulette and some European roulette games, there are additional announced bets that can be made. These are a combination of different numbers, and usually, you’ll find a secondary table aside from the one where you can place inside and outside bets. Here are the five announced bets:

1. Voisins du Zero
   A bet placed on the single zero and seven numbers either side of the zero, comprising a trio bet on zero, 2, and 3, five split bets on 4 and 7, 12 and 15, 18 and 21, 19 and 22, 32 and 35, one corner bet on 25, 26, 28, and 29.
    
2. Le Tiers Du Cylindre
   Translated to English as “one-third of the wheel”, this bet covers six different split bets on 5 and 8, 10 and 11, 13 and 16, 23 and 24, 27 and 30, 33 and 36.
    
3. Orphelins
   A bet placed on all the numbers not covered by a Voisins du Zero bet or a Le Tier Du Cylindre bet, spanning eight numbers and known as the orphans. It consists of a straight-up bet on 1 and four split bets on 6 and 9, 14 and 17, 17 and 20, 31 and 34.
    
4. Jeu Zero
   A bet covering all three neighbours of the single zero on either side of the wheel. It consists of a straight-up bet on 26 and three split bets on zero and 3, 12 and 15, 32 and 35.
    
5. Neighbours
   A five-number bet covering 26 and its two neighbours on either side.

Roulette Payouts And Odds

Inside bets tend to have much larger payouts than outside bets. That’s because they cover no more than six numbers per spin. Meanwhile, outside bets can cover half of the numbers on the wheel during a single spin, so the odds of winning on any single number is increased.

The below table shows the payout odds of each main roulette bet:

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Contents

 1. The Origins Of Roulette
1.1. Introducing Blaise Pascal
2. How The Game Of Roulette Has Evolved Through The Years
2.1. Land-Based Roulette Variants
2.2. Online Roulette
2.3. Live Roulette
3. What Makes Live Roulette Such A Popular Option Today?
3.1. Player Engagement
3.2. Professional Game Management
3.3. Best Seat In The House
3.4. Swift, Efficient Game Flow
3.5. Lower Betting Limits
4. The Technology Behind Live Roulette Online
5. Get Started With Live Roulette Games

The Origins Of Roulette

Roulette is one of the longest standing table games you’ll find in any land-based or online casino. Although the specific date of roulette’s creation is something of a mystery, it’s widely acknowledged that the brains behind the concept of roulette and the roulette wheel are down to one man – Blaise Pascal.

Some people believe that the idea behind roulette was centred around a board game dating back to ancient China, which required players to put up to 37 figures onto a game board with numbers totalling 666. Interestingly, if you add up all the numbers on a conventional roulette wheel, the total is also 666. Despite that spooky comparison, the most likely and believable creator of roulette remains Blaise Pascal.

Introducing Blaise Pascal

Pascal was a Frenchman with a real head for numbers and science. The mathematician became obsessed with the idea of designing and building a machine capable of continuous movement without the need for an energy source – something that we now know to be impossible.

In his desire to design and build a perpetual motion machine, Pascal is said to have stumbled upon the roulette wheel. Of course, Pascal’s original version was not adorned with 37 numbered pockets, but the principle of the wheel’s motion and operation remain.

In 17th century France, there were two games that locals would frequently bet on called ‘Roly Poly’ and ‘Even-Odd’. Both of these games were based on staking on the outcome of the spin of a wheel. Many believe Pascal’s creation and these two games helped create the fusion of the game of roulette we know and love today.

How The Game Of Roulette Has Evolved Through The Years

The real breakthrough moment for roulette came towards the end of the 18th century. It was a period of heavy gambling restrictions across France and much of Europe, but Prince Charles of Monaco opted to establish some of his very own gambling houses in Monte Carlo, featuring games like roulette that quickly captured the imagination of the region’s aristocrats and royalty.

The game eventually gravitated towards Germany and the rest of Europe. During the early 19th century, the game of roulette was exported across the Atlantic to the US along with a host of European migrants to Louisiana. However, the game of roulette was not so well-received here, at least in the first instance. Casino operators were unwilling to have roulette games on their casino floors with a modest house edge of only 2.70%. This was one of the main reasons why double zero roulette was created, in order to provide American casinos with a higher house edge of 5.26%.

Roulette Variants

American Roulette

American roulette is the double zero roulette version that many land-based and live casino sites offer today. What do we mean by double zero? This wheel not only includes a green single zero, but it also features another green double zero, resulting in 38 numbered pockets on the wheel instead of 37. The rules of American roulette are like the original European roulette. However, the addition of the double zero almost doubles the house edge of the game from 2.70% to 5.26%.

Are payouts the same for European and American Roulette?

Yes, The numbers are in a different order, but the payouts are identical. For example, a straight up win will pay out 35:1 in either game.

The payouts are the same though, which is why many players prefer European roulette games to give their bankrolls the best chance of growth.

French Roulette

Many consider the French variation to be the best possible alternative to classic European roulette. On the surface, French roulette appears almost identical to European roulette games. Their wheels both feature only a single zero and their number sequences are identical. The key difference here is the rules and regulations available in French roulette. First, there’s the La Partage rule, which means you’ll get half your stake back if you place an even-money bet and the ball lands on zero. The En Prison rule is even better if you can find a table that offers it. This rule gives you the chance to win your stake back after a spin of zero, if your bet was an even-money bet.

Multi-Wheel Roulette

Exclusive to online roulette sites, multi-wheel roulette games increasingly capture the imagination of adventurous players. Players can bet on the outcome of multiple roulette wheels at the same time. The number of active wheels tends to range between two and eight. You can decide how many roulette wheels are active during each spin, and you must place the same bet for all active wheels. For example, if you stake €2 on red and five of the eight wheels land on red, you’ll receive a payout on five wheels and lose your stake on three wheels.

Online Roulette

As the concept of video-based casino games has expanded through the decades, casino floors have started operating more video roulette games. These machines allow players to play their own exclusive game with a digital roulette wheel that operates based on a decentralised random number generator (RNG), which creates randomised spins and fair outcomes. Video screens have also given rise to other forms of video-based table games, such as blackjack and video poker.

Meanwhile, some land-based casinos have also developed video roulette machines to operate in tandem with physical roulette wheels that operate autonomously, helping to create a more authentic gaming experience.

Live Roulette

In more recent years, as the quality of broadband drastically improved, it’s been possible for online casino operators to expand into live-streamed games. Live dealer games are operated in a virtual setting, with games broadcast in real-time from a professional studio, handled by real dealers. Thanks to live technology, it’s now possible for long-time land-based casino-goers to enjoy live roulette action in the convenience of their home.

What Makes Live Roulette Such A Popular Option Today?

Live roulette differs from conventional online roulette games managed by random number generators (RNGs). Live roulette online operates in almost the same fashion as roulette games hosted in a real casino. The roulette wheel is displayed on-screen while the ball spins around the wheel and lands on a chosen number, with players able to place bets on a digital roulette table at the touch of a button.

Player Engagement

One of the main reasons that people enjoy a trip to the casino is the social interaction with dealers and fellow players. Live roulette tables give players the chance to interact and chat in real-time on both desktop and mobile. The dealers engage in the chats and can guide beginner players through the actions, so those new to live roulette can get up to speed. It’s also an incredibly comfortable gaming environment. Unlike a land-based casino, where you might sit crammed around a table, you can sit wherever you like and place your bets at your leisure.

Professional Game Management

Every individual that hosts a live experience is professionally trained to provide an authentic casino experience and adhere to all the same rules and regulations of your favourite roulette games. These dealers have experienced all game scenarios and their training includes the use of the studio’s own single zero and double zero roulette wheels for your peace of mind.

The Best Seat In The House

The live roulette technology available today means that live-streaming allows you to get closer to the action than even in a land-based casino. With multiple camera angles of the roulette wheel, players can watch the game unfold with more close-ups of the pockets than you’ll find on the casino floor. The result is a more immersive and inclusive gaming experience. Better still, you also get access to real-time data for recent games, allowing you to make informed decisions before you take your chips to the roulette table.

Swift, Efficient Game Flow

The beauty of having professionally trained dealers overseeing your live roulette action is that they know how to maintain the flow of the game. Better still, the payouts of all winning bets are all managed digitally, providing instant wins into your player accounts, with no need to wait for dealers to pay out to individual players. When it comes to placing those bets, you don’t have to stretch and fight your way to the roulette table to get your chips in place before “no more bets”. You can simply drag and drop your virtual chips and change up the numbers you cover each spin using your mouse or finger, depending on whether you play via desktop or mobile phone.

Flexible Betting Options

Another huge benefit of playing live roulette online is the flexibility. When you visit a land-based casino, it’s not uncommon to see players required to stake at least €5 or even €10 per game round. Most live roulette games offer a cheaper point of entry, with minimum stakes as low as €0.10 or €0.25 per spin, giving newcomers a chance to get to grips with the action at a smaller price. At LiveRoulette.com, we’re proud to offer minimum stakes of no more than €1 per round at our live roulette tables.

The Technology Behind Live Roulette Online

Most live casino games, including roulette, are powered by state-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to make the game flow smoothly and for actions to be processed faster. The technology’s purpose is to read the outcome of rounds or cards dealt, then display them digitally on the player’s screen, so that you can keep up with the game and make informed decisions on your play.

We’re fortunate that the quality of broadband connectivity around the world is improving year-on-year. The stability of connections makes drop-outs increasingly unlikely, minimising the prospect of losing your live stream and missing out on the outcome of your bets. The use of live chat support systems also makes it possible for players to raise a game issue with dealers in real-time, just like you would in a brick-and-mortar casino.

Get Started With Live Roulette Games

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Contents

1. Introduction To Basic Roulette Strategy
2. What Is A Progressive Roulette Betting Strategy?
3. What Is A Non-Progressive Roulette Betting Strategy?
4. Why Most Roulette Strategies Might Not Work
5. The Most Successful Roulette Winners Revealed

Introduction To Basic Roulette Strategy

Roulette is one of the oldest and most popular casino table games. Dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, it’s certainly enchanted millions around the world through the years. Many players have tried to devise a methodology to ‘beat’ the game of roulette. After all, the game itself is simple enough, right? Guess the winning number of the next spin correctly and win lots of money. It sounds easy in theory, but in practice it’s nowhere near as straightforward.

As avid roulette fans ourselves, we’ve often wondered whether betting strategies existed that could tip the balance in favour of the player at the online roulette table. That’s why we’ve decided to review the most popular roulette strategies that players hang their hat on at the tables.

Why People Use Strategies To Play Roulette

Although roulette is purely a game of chance, the reality is that you could use a roulette strategy to improve your chances of winning and maximising your bankroll. But there’s never a guarantee. Some of these strategies are deemed aggressive, giving you a chance to reap a bigger reward, while others are considered more conservative, aimed at helping you amass smaller, more consistent payouts.

Just by putting a roulette strategy in place it’s a good way of helping you feel in control of your decision-making at the tables. It’s a structure that you can stick to all the way, helping you to make sense of your staking and betting choices.

The Most Popular Roulette Strategies

The Martingale System

The Martingale roulette strategy requires you to double your next bet after a losing bet. The aim of the Martingale system is to claw back the losses from the previous spin and still bag a small profit by doubling down on the next spin – and winning it.

Let’s say that you place a €10 bet on the next spin being a ‘red’ number. If the result of the spin is either a black or green zero, you’ll double your stake to €20 on red for the next spin. Keep doubling your stake until you land a red number. Once you land a red, reduce your stake back to your original €10. Providing you have a big enough bankroll to absorb losses on black and zero, it could be possible to recoup your losses and leave the table a winner.

The Fibonacci System

Inspired by the Italian mathematician and his number sequencing from the 19th century, this system requires you to add the stakes of your previous two bets together for the next spin. It’s believed that betting this way can allow you to bag a profit even if you lose more bets than you win.

The Fibonacci sequence is easy: each number is the sum of the previous two:

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 91 and so on.

To bet on roulette using the Fibonacci system, you’ll have to keep track of your previous two bets and add them together for your next spin. If you normally wager €10 per round, start with €10 for your first two bets, then increase it to €20, followed by €30, €50, €80 and so on. Once you get a winning number, return to the initial €10 stake. The Fibonacci roulette strategy is a handy way to build your bankroll steadily without epic peaks and troughs.

The Reverse Martingale System

As the name suggests, this system is the opposite of the Martingale strategy. Instead of doubling your stake after a loss, the Reverse Martingale strategy requires you to halve it after a loss and double after a win, with the aim of capitalising on winning streaks and minimising damage during losing ones.

Let’s say you placed a €10 bet on red and it won. You’d then double your stake to €20 on red again. If it lands on red again, you would double your stake to €40. Let’s say the result of the next spin is black. You would then halve your stake for the next spin to €20.

The Labouchere System

The Labouchere system might be the most appropriate roulette strategy for players that consider the Martingale approach to be a bit risky for their playing style. The Labouchere system is somewhat complex in terms of its rules and is deployed by those that prefer placing outside bets on even-money outcomes such as Red/Black or Odd/Even.

First and foremost, you need to decide your target profit. For argument’s sake, let’s say this is €10. You’ll then need to create a sequence of numbers adding up to ten:

1-1-2-2-1-1-2

Every time you place a bet at the roulette table, your stake should equal the sum of the first and last number in your sequence. Using the sequence above, our first bet would be worth €3. If your bet wins, you cross off the first and last numbers from your sequence. If your bet loses, you add the amount you just staked to the end of your sequence:

1-1-2-2-1-1-2-3

This way, your next bet would be worth €4 (the sum of the first and last number in the sequence). The same rules apply after each bet, win or lose.

The James Bond System

This system was devised by the author of the 007 series, Ian Fleming. His somewhat risky approach mirrors that of James Bond himself, requiring wagers on the higher numbers on the wheel from 13 through to 36, with cover on the single zero for insurance.

This system is only suitable for European or French roulette tables that operate with only a single zero.

It also requires a minimum bankroll of €200, something you’ll want to consider carefully before embarking upon it. That’s because it starts with the following bets:

1. €140 bet on high numbers from 19 to 36
2. €50 bet on numbers 13 to 18
3. €10 bet on zero (your insurance bet)

If the ball lands in pockets numbered 19 to 36, you win €80 profit. If the ball lands on a pocket numbered 13 to 18, you win €100 profit. If the ball lands on the zero pocket you win €160. If the ball lands on a pocket numbered one to 12, you’ll lose the full €200.

The D’Alembert System

The D’Alembert strategy is another risk-averse approach to roulette betting systems. Instead of doubling or halving after losing or winning spins, you simply increase the size of your stake by one unit after a loss and decrease it by one unit after a win.

Let’s say you normally bet with €10 stakes. If you win your first bet, increase your second wager by one unit to €11. If you win your second bet, increase your third wager by one unit to €12. If your third bet loses, decrease your fourth wager by one unit to €11.

What Is A Progressive Roulette Betting Strategy?

Given the sheer volume of roulette strategies available, it’s important to be able to categorise them. The best way is to categorise them as either progressive or non-progressive betting systems. Let’s explore what we mean by a progressive roulette betting strategy.

Progressive approaches to roulette betting are designed to have an element of stake progression after each spin. What do we mean by stake progression? Increasing or decreasing the size of your stake depending on the outcome of the previous spin. The Martingale system is one of the easiest examples of a progressive roulette betting strategy. That’s because this system simply asks that you scale up your stake after a loss and scale it down after a win.

There are pitfalls to progressive betting systems such as the Martingale system. First, it’s a very risky approach. Although you might be playing the percentages or probabilities, the reality is that it’s possible to experience a spate of consecutive losses. If you start from betting a single unit per spin, after just six losing spins, you could find yourself staking as much as 32 units to try and win it all back. That’s why both the Martingale and Reverse Martingale systems are known as ‘steep’ progressive strategies, and not recommended for roulette newbies.

The Reverse Martingale system, also known as the Paroli system, is also deemed a progressive betting strategy. The difference being that you’re required to double your stake size after every winning spin rather than losing spin, to try and maximise any possible ‘hot’ winning streaks. This makes the Paroli system a ‘positive’ progressive system too. That’s because the strategy is designed to keep losses to a minimum during losing runs. Meanwhile the original Martingale system is a ‘negative’ progressive approach, given that it involves doubling your stakes as you lose based on the theory that you’ll land a winning spin eventually.

Progressive roulette strategies could be useful if you plan on placing even-money bets. These have a probability of as close to 50% as possible and are the quickest and easiest way to compensate for all your previous losses.

The D’Alembert system, which increases and decreases stakes by a single unit after winning and losing spins, is more of a ‘flat’ progressive strategy. This approach is better suited to those who prefer placing inside bets, perhaps on specific numbers or clusters of numbers. Your strike rate may not be as high as it could be with outside bets, but when you do land a winner, you may even rake in more money than what you’ve lost overall.

What Is A Non-Progressive Roulette Betting Strategy?

A non-progressive approach to your roulette betting means that you don’t stick to increasing and decreasing your stake based on wins or losses. Instead, you simply choose to keep your stake the same throughout your entire gaming session.

A good example of a non-progressive roulette system would be to bet on neighbouring numbers on the roulette wheel. For instance, you might choose to bet on a cluster of four or five numbers adjacent to one another on the wheel. This way, if the roulette ball does drop the way of your chosen numbers, you’re more likely to land it in one of your selected pockets even if the ball bounces around.

Of course, the most typical forms of non-progressive betting would be to change the numbers and outside bets you bet on with each spin, randomising the outcome of your betting with little to no strategy.

Why Most Roulette Betting Strategies Might Not Work

A roulette strategy cannot help you ‘beat’ the game or any other random casino game for that matter. Whenever a casino game has a house edge factored in, each bet that a player makes will always have that edge attached; it is inescapable.

The benefit of some roulette strategies is that they might be able to prolong your bankroll or even allow you to prosper during ‘hot’ short-term winning streaks.

Worry not though, just because a casino has an edge on every bet you can make at the roulette table doesn’t mean you cannot win at times. Winning at roulette is all about chance – the strategies you can employ are designed to limit the damage of the house edge to your bankroll. A tip might be to look out for French roulette games that offer the En Prison or La Partage rule on even-money outside bets. These help to lower the house edge further so that you only lose half your stake when the single zero lands. Some tables will even allow your stake to ride on the next spin free of charge.

The Most Successful Roulette Winners Revealed

• Charles Wells
  One of the biggest roulette winners of all-time dates back to the late 19th century. A man named Charles Wells took to the streets of Monte Carlo and visited its now world-famous casino to enjoy a session of roulette. He would end up going on a ludicrous winning streak of 23 wins out of 30 spins, winning almost one million francs in a single evening. Wells wasn’t content with that win and returned to try his luck many months later. Sure enough, he managed to win over a million francs second time round. Despite the casino’s suspicions, it was discovered that Wells had won yet again through pure luck.
   
• Ashley Revell
  British man Ashley Revell sold his life possessions to accrue a stake worth US$135,000 to place on a single wager at the roulette table in Las Vegas. He flew out to Nevada and many journalists and cameramen were present as he entered the Strip to double his stake and come away with US$270,000 that would eventually be used to establish an online poker room.
   
• Chris Boyd
  Fellow Brit Chris also took the decision to try and win big at the roulette tables of Las Vegas. Boyd saved up US$220,000 over the course of three years to place a bet at Binion’s Horseshoe Club in Downtown Las Vegas. He placed all of his stake on an even-money red and, sure enough, it landed on red seven.
   
• Sir Philip Green
  Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green set foot into Les Ambassadeurs casino back in 2004 and left at the end of the evening some €2 million richer. Mr Green placed a string of straight bets and even-money outside bets, eventually taking the London casino for a seven-figure sum. It’s those with bottomless pockets of cash like Mr Green that the casinos are wary of most.

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The first and foremost benefit is that it provides a lot of entertainment to players. People can bet small sums or large sums and a roll of a dice can make a player rich overnight. It also provides an opportunity for people to try their luck with zero risk.

It also offers many variations of roulette games which make it interesting for all types of players. The fact that there are no limits on bets makes it more exciting as well as rewarding because players can bet big amounts with large stakes.

Finally, it is available all the time which means that players do not have to plan their schedule around playing roulette online instead they can play whenever they want and at

Contents

Moving On from Roulette Basic Strategy
Who Should Use Advanced Roulette Strategy?
How To Win at Roulette: Why Things Don’t Always Work Out
Advanced Roulette Strategy – The Top Non-Standard Roulette Tips
Dealer Signature
Wheel Bias Analysis
Visual Ballistics
How To Win At Roulette: Other Advanced Strategies

Live And Online Roulette Tips

In the world of casino games, roulette sits somewhere between online slots and blackjack. If the latter involves a decent amount of skill and the other does not, then roulette is a mixture of both. You place your bets as strategically as you like, but the wheel in motion decides the outcome.

However, if you’ve ever read anything about live or online roulette, you’ll know there are various betting techniques that some believe improve your results.

No roulette strategy can ever be 100% effective. However, there are some advantages to roulette betting strategies such as the Martingale. Again, there isn’t a single tip we can offer that will help you influence the outcome of a game. But you may be able to get an edge if you’re willing to think outside of the box.

In this guide, we’re going to take you outside of the proverbial box and offer some advanced roulette tips that have been used in casinos all over the world, though they won’t necessarily work in a live game. We’ve put together some of the most popular advanced online and live roulette techniques

Moving On From Basic Roulette Strategy

The main benefit of basic roulette strategy is structure. By following a set betting pattern, you have more control over those bets. For example, if you use the Martingale technique, you know that you must double your bets following a loss and reset after a win.

The idea behind these systems is that they follow a set pattern, giving you some direction or goal. Neither can swing the odds in your favour, but that’s not the point: basic roulette strategy and betting techniques are designed to mitigate risk, so you stand a better chance of riding the natural ups and downs of the game.

When it comes to advanced roulette strategy, things are slightly different. In general, you’re looking for some sort of anomaly or bias that you could exploit to get ahead. In practice, the chances of spotting a trait you can exploit are extremely slim. Even if you do, it’s not easy to take advantage of.

Who Should Use Advanced Roulette Strategy?

It should be obvious but advanced roulette tips should only be used by experts. If you’ve been playing for a while, you may be able to consider these tactics. If, however, you’re new to playing roulette online or live, it’s best to stick with the basics. In fact, the best thing you can do is learn about the game’s structure, devise a system that suits your own preferences and go with that.

At the end of the day, roulette, like the online slots other casino games in our Vegas hub, is about having fun. If you spend too much time worrying about how to win at roulette or roulette cheats, you’ll miss the experience.

How To Win at Roulette: Why Things Don’t Always Work Out

No roulette strategy is guaranteed to work, even if you follow the guidelines to a tee. Therefore, when you’re reading through the tips below, keep in mind that success isn’t assured.

Advanced Roulette Strategy – The Top Non-Standard Roulette Tips

If you’re confident you understand the basics of roulette online and you want to expand your horizons, advanced strategy might be for you. In the following sections, you’ll learn more about advanced roulette strategies, what they are and how they could help you.

Dealer Signature

If you play roulette inside a casino or online via a web stream, you can try using the Dealer Signature strategy. Before we get into the nuances of this roulette strategy, let’s talk about the main idea. Dealers are humans and, because of that, they often slip into set patterns.

Unlike the random number generators (RNGs) that control automated online roulette games, live tables are managed by real people. So there could be times when a dealer makes certain moves repeatedly without realising it. If you accept that this strategy is plausible, it’s accepted in roulette circles that a dealer will develop what’s called a “signature” (habit) after 1,000 spins.

To test this theory, you’d need to watch the dealer for an extended period. Eventually, you may pick out some habits that could allow you to predict where the ball may land. Naturally, you’re not going to predict the exact number. However, if you can spot patterns in the following areas, you may be able to build up an idea of what section/area of the wheel the ball is going to land.

Dealer Signature patterns could include:

• Where do they drop the ball?
• How fast do they drop it?
• At what angle do they drop it?

If – and it’s a big if – you can spot patterns in these areas, you may be able to predict where the ball is going to land. However, even if you do notice certain habits, it’s still tough to guess where the ball will stop as there are many other factors involved in addition to the dealer.

Wheel Bias Analysis

When you play roulette online, the outcome is controlled by a random number generator (RNG). These algorithms are also used in online slots, blackjack, and any other digital casino game. In simple terms, RNGs use complex mathematical equations to create random results. For you as a player, this means there are no distinguishable patterns or biases. To put it another way, everything is 100% fair and random, 100% of the time.

In centuries gone by, this may not have always been the case in some of the world’s smaller land-based casinos. Although a biased wheel is extremely rare in live venues today, it’s something that can happen due to a defect. Whether a wheel is slightly worn on one side or its internal mechanics have been compromised, roulette wheels have been known to develop a bias.

The idea of a biased wheel has been around for more than a century, but one of the first investigations into the phenomenon came courtesy of Joseph Jagger. The English engineer predicted that, theoretically, it was possible for wheels to develop a bias. Using his knowledge of engineering and how certain mechanisms can break down over time, he decided to test his theory in the 19th century. With the help of six croupiers, he was able to analyse results from a roulette table inside the Beaux Arts Casino, Monte Carlo.

Historical Analysis Leads To Modern Reliability

After thousands of spins, Jagger spotted patterns that didn’t tally up with the odds. In other words, certain numbers appeared more than they mathematically should have. With the ball drifting more towards a certain section of the wheel, Jagger agreed that a bias had developed. From this, the idea of biased roulette wheels became better understood by the mainstream.

In practice, strict gaming rules are in place to ensure roulette wheels inside a live casino aren’t biased. Constant checks are performed and, if any defects are spotted, the wheel is removed. However, in the 19th century, the checks weren’t always as strict. Fortunately, things have changed. What’s more, we now have online roulette. Playing online eliminates the possibility of a bias wheel by default. Because games are powered by RNGs, you never have to worry that a fault has developed, and the numbers aren’t spinning in randomly as they should.

Visual Ballistics

For a roulette strategy based on scientific principles, this is the one to use. Taking a concept from physics and applying it to a game of chance, this technique requires you to predict where the ball is going to land by calculating certain variables. Just as scientists can predict where a ball is going to land based on its weight, how hard someone has thrown it, the air density and other factors, theory is that it’s be possible to do the same in roulette.

When the wheel is spun and the ball is released, there’s a certain amount of inertia that has to be used up. When the ball has slowed to a sufficient speed, it will drop into a number. If you’re able to calculate the speed of the wheel, the speed of the ball and when it was first dropped, you may have a chance of predicting where it’s going to land with more accuracy.

As you’d expect, the calculations aren’t going to be 100%, far from it. We don’t have lasers for eyes, so we can’t log the exact speed of the ball or the moment it was dropped and where. You may be able to make estimates though. If you can, there’s a slim chance you can work out which section of the wheel the ball is likely to stop, based on all the variables in play.

How To Win at Roulette: Other Advanced Strategies

If the trio of techniques outlined above seem too complex or too farfetched, here’s a quick rundown of some other advanced strategies you might want to try:

Oscar’s Grind: With this system, you’re aiming for a series of small wins. To start, you divide your chips into two equal piles of 12. From here, you bet on 1-12 with your first stack and 25-36 with your second. Assuming a number in the second 12 doesn’t hit, you’ll make an 11-unit profit.

The Lucky 7 System: If you’ve got a large bankroll, this system can give you an 18.93% chance of winning. In simple terms, you need to select seven numbers and bet on each of them straight up. If you win, you stick to betting the same amount. If you lose, you increase your bet according to a set chart.

The important thing to note here is this can be an expensive strategy and should only be used by someone with the appropriate funds. In general, you’ll need at least €3,000 to try this technique if you’re betting €1 per number. This is to ensure you’re able to cope with an extended losing run. Indeed, there may be times when you go through 20 spins and don’t win (if you reach this point, you stop for the session). Therefore, you need a bankroll that can handle those swings.

In reality, if the system requires that much of a financial buffer, you actually need a lot more money in your bankroll. Whichever roulette betting technique you’re using, however much you’re staking, you always need a surplus. If the potential costs of this strategy are €3,000, you should have at least €6,000. You need to ensure that you can comfortably afford the ups and downs. This is known as bankroll management and is all part of a responsible gambling approach.

To start, you need to stake €1 per number for a total outlay of €7. When you win, you stick at the current level. If you lose, you increase the bet per number according to the table below. The reason the bets increase as they do is to ensure that, if you win, your profit will outweigh the amount you’ve wagered to that point.

As you can see, the stake per number gradually increases. Again, this is to ensure you make a profit any time one of your numbers comes in.

Using These Online Roulette Tips Wisely

The techniques listed here are both complex. Even though they are based on sound principles, the principles aren’t always in play. For example, if you can spot a biased wheel, there’s a strong chance you can predict where the ball is going to land, but wheels don’t usually have a bias. And, if they do, they’re taken out of service. So, while it’s great to know these techniques, it’s important to understand that they’re not always practical.

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Roulette is a game of chance.

The player bets on a number, color, or the “outside” ( odd or even ) to be revealed when the ball drops into one of the numbered pockets on the wheel.

The odds against each bet are established by roulette’s design with the intention that there should be no way for any player to know which pocket will receive the ball.

As one of the oldest table games in the casino world, it’s unsurprising that roulette has seen plenty of myths and superstitions develop over the decades. Unfortunately, some of these online roulette strategy fallacies can leave new players misinformed, resulting in making poor choices at the tables.

Within the latest of our casino mythbusting series, we explore five popular approaches to betting on roulette and determine whether they’re fact or fiction.

1. Pinpoint ‘Sleeping Numbers’ To Increase Your Winning Prospects

A sleeping number is a number on the roulette wheel that hasn’t won for several rounds. One of the biggest roulette strategies encountered as that players will bet bigger on numbers or colours that have been dormant for longer than usual.

False: There’s no mathematical explanation for certain numbers becoming ‘sleepy’. Experienced online roulette players simply put these scenarios down to variance. There are at least 37 different pockets for the ball to land on. Although statistically you have a one in 37 chance of making the right selection with each spin, that probability doesn’t improve for subsequent spins after losing ones.

2. Cover All Outcomes And ‘Force’ The Zero

The forced zero roulette system is popular with those who play online roulette. Typically, players will opt to place equal bets on zero, red and black for each spin. Let’s say you wager €2 on zero, €2 on red and €2 on black every spin. The minimum you’ll get back is €4 from winning on red or black – until you hit the zero. When the zero does come in, you’ll win €70 at odds of 35:1.

In theory, you should land the zero at least once every 37 spins, which should give you a chance to either break even or make a small profit during your online roulette session.

False: People believe that by betting on red and black as well as the zero pocket, they can ‘force’ the software into landing the ball on zero. Incorrect. Every online roulette wheel is determined by a 100% decentralised random number generator (RNG), ensuring wholly randomised outcomes for each spin.

3. Pick Your Lucky Numbers Over All Others On The Wheel

Some superstitious online roulette players will refuse to bet on any other numbers except their lucky numbers. But just like playing the lottery, are you any more likely to win by playing your favourites or someone’s birthday numbers?

False: Although certain numbers may have proved lucky in the past for some roulette players, this is pure coincidence. Roulette is a game of chance and no-one can guarantee whether the ball will land in one pocket or the next. It’s what makes it such an engaging game both to play and to watch. But to believe that certain numbers on the wheel can consistently be lucky for you over the long-term is incorrect and could damage your play.

4. Sit Down With Lucky Charms When You Play Online Roulette

Lucky charms and rituals are one of the most common superstitions in the casino and beyond. Whether it’s a horseshoe, a four-leaf clover or a rabbit’s foot or even sitting at a particular seat in front of the table, many roulette players choose to have these charms by their side, believing that they will influence the outcome of their gaming. It’s also true that some players will choose to wear clothes that they perceive to be lucky.

False: These charms sitting beside you at the roulette table are just that – charms. They have no influence or control over where the ball lands on the roulette wheel. Even the dealer has no control over that – they simply spin the wheel and let the ball do its thing! A lucky charm might make an individual player more comfortable at the table, but it has no effect on the outcome of a wheel spin.

5. Avoid Things That Can Bring Bad Luck Before Your Online Roulette Session

Aside from lucky charms, some people will also engage in pre-game rituals as they believe it gives them the best chance of winning on the roulette wheel. The perception of having a beneficial ritual might give players a sense of control over their gaming, but the reality is that crossing your fingers, knocking on wood or stacking your chips in a certain manner won’t bring you good luck.

False: Of course, movies like James Bond can make it seem like casino games such as roulette benefit from having a glamorous partner to bring you good luck. Unfortunately, not.

6. Roulette Strategy Can Help Your Bankroll Go Further

The realities of playing online roulette are that no-one can predict the outcome of online roulette wheels. The outcome of previous rounds never influences the outcome of the next. The RNGs of online tables reset for the next round, never taking into consideration previous results.

True: Although it’s impossible to account for the randomness of online roulette wheels, it is possible to make sensible, educated bets that spread your risk across the roulette table.

The reality is that roulette systems which encourage you to spread your chips across different numbers using inside or outside bets can help you to pick up small wins without taking huge risks with your bankroll. The key to enjoying your online roulette session and maximising your bank is to never get transfixed on the idea of number streaks or ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ numbers. Treat each spin on its merits with a measured approach.

How many of these myths did you manage to bust?

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The game of Roulette has been around since the 18th century. Despite this, it is still very popular among gamblers. The game is played with a wheel and a ball on the inside. There are numbers on the outside of the wheel which correspond to numbers which are on the inside of the wheel. Players place their bets on any number they choose, and if it lands on that number, they win their bet amount.

The game of Roulette has some similarities to other games like Baccarat and Poker because you can make educated guesses about what will happen in a round of play without knowing all the facts about what has happened in previous rounds.

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Over the past years, online games have skyrocketed in terms of popularity in the UK and across the world. From slots to blackjack and roulette, there’s something for everyone. The roulette table consists of two parts. The wheel and the roulette layout. It’s composed of 36 numbered spaces, which are either coloured black or red and arranged in three columns of 12 spaces each, where the number 1 is on top and the number 36 is at the bottom. In a game of roulette, the players bet on which black or red numbered compartment of a spinning wheel a small ball will eventually come to rest on. It’s a game that offers excitement, chance and the planning of strategies. Visit roulette-games.co.uk and learn to play roulette with a step-by-step guide.

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Roulette originated in France

One of the first forms of roulette is believed to have had its origin in France in the early 18th century. The game is named after the French word which means little wheel. It is derived from much older games, and since its birth, it has been developed and modernised many times. It was not until about the year 1790 that the game of roulette achieved its present layout design and wheel structure, and since then it has grown in popularity. Today it is one of the most popular games in casinos around Europe and the world. Read more about the origins of roulette on Britannica.

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Roulette is a game of chance where players can bet on the outcome of a spinning wheel, which usually has either 38 or 37 numbers. The roulette ball is released and bounces around until it lands in one of the numbered slots on the wheel, and the number it lands on determines your fate.

There are several ways to play roulette online. You can choose to play with or without a casino’s house edge. Most online casinos offer this option as well as an auto-play feature for those who want to sit back and let the game run itself.

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1. A Complete Roulette Glossary
2. Live Roulette FAQ

A Complete Roulette Glossary

American Roulette: A variant of roulette that features a double zero (00). The double zero sits next to the single zero on the betting board. This means there are 38 numbers in play and puts the house edge to 5.26%.

Backtrack: The outer section of the roulette wheel where the ball spins.

Biased Numbers: A section of numbers that is said to hit more frequently than is statistically likely. Biased numbers can be caused by an uneven or otherwise faulty wheel. Unless there is a software glitch, you’re unlikely to see biased numbers at an online roulette table.

Biased Wheel: An unevenly worn or faulty roulette wheel. In live roulette games, a biased wheel could cause certain numbers to hit more often than they otherwise would as it’s not spinning in an even, random manner.

Black Bet: An outside bet in live and online roulette. When you bet on black, you’ll win a 1:1 (even money) return on your money if any black number hits.

Bottom Track: The slanted inner rim of the roulette wheel that remains static during a spin. When the ball slows down, it slides from the backtrack and onto the bottom track before falling into a numbered pocket.

Carre: The French term for a corner bet.

Cheval: The French term for a split bet in land-based, online and live roulette.

Colonne: The French term for a column bet in roulette.

Column Bet: Like dozen bets, column bets allow you to cover 12 numbers with a single chip. There are three columns to choose from, and the payout on winning bets is 2:1.

Combination Bet: In general, a combination bet can be made with one or more chips and will cover two or more numbers. An example of a combination bet is a dozen, which covers 12 numbers in one section of the table.

Corner Bet: A single bet that covers four connected numbers. To make a corner bet, you must place a chip in the middle of a square of four numbers. This means you’re selecting all four numbers in the square. The payout for a corner bet in live or online roulette is 8:1.

Dealer: The person in control of a game, also called a croupier. When you play roulette, the dealer will be present and actively control the game. When you play roulette online, the game will be controlled by a random number generator (RNG).

Dozen Bet: A single bet that covers 12 numbers in one section of the table. Dozen bets are split into three sections: 1st (numbers 1-12), 2nd (numbers 13-24) and 3rd (numbers 25-36). Zero isn’t included in a dozen bet. If any number in your dozen hits, the payout is 2:1.

Double Zero: In American Roulette, double zero (00) is the additional number on the wheel.

En Plein: The French term for a straight-up bet in online and live roulette.

En Prison: A rule common in French Roulette, en prison literally means “in prison”. This rule applies to even money bets and allows you to either take back half your stake when zero hits or leave it “imprisoned” for the next spin. You’re choosing to either get a 50% rebate on a losing bet or keep your stake for the next bet.

European Roulette: The most common form of online and live roulette in the majority of casinos. This game is the older cousin of American Roulette. The main difference between the two variants is that European Roulette doesn’t feature the double zero. Because of this, it has one less number in play than its American counterpart. In total, there are 37 numbers in European Roulette, with a maximum payout of 35:1. The house edge is 2.70%.

Even Money: This term refers to a 1:1 payout. In other words, you win the same amount that you staked. For example, if you stake €1 and win, your total return will be your €1 stake back + €1 profit.

Five-Number Bet: This is a single bet that allows you to cover five specific numbers: 00, 0, 1, 2 and 3. If you win with this bet, your return will be 6:1.

High Bet: This is an outside bet in live and online roulette. When you bet on “high”, you’ll cover all numbers between 19-36. If you win, the return is 1:1 (even money).

House Edge: This term refers to the advantage the house (casino) has in any given situation. The house edge in roulette is created by a difference in the odds of any bet winning and the payout you receive. For example, the payout for a straight-up bet is 35:1. However, in European Roulette, there are 37 numbers on the table. This discrepancy (37:1 vs. 35:1) is where the casino gets its advantage. 

Inside Bet: Any bet made within the inner section of the table is known as an inside bet. Inside bets can be straight up or a combination of splits.

La Partage: When you play French roulette online or live, La Partage is a special rule that allows you to receive 50% of your stake back on even money bets. When it applies, if you make an even-money bet and the ball lands on zero, you’ll get half of your money back. This is similar to the En Prison. However, you don’t have the option to let your bet ride on the next spin with La Partage.

Line Bet: Also known as a six-line bet, this option allows you to cover six numbers (two rows of three) with a single wager. To make this bet, you split both rows with a single chip. The chip must be placed at the nearside end of the rows. The payout on this bet is 5:1. 

Marker: In live roulette, a marker, also called a ‘dolly’, is a small implement used to mark the winning number. When the round is over, the dealer will place a marker on the winning number and clear away all losing bets from the roulette table before paying out the winners.

Neighbours: In roulette, neighbours are numbers found next to/near each other on the wheel. These have relevance to certain types of bets, such as Orphelins.

Orphans: A type of bet that allows you to cover the numbers 6, 34 and 17 with a single wager.

Orphelins: A French term that refers to the process of betting on neighbours (numbers that sit near each other on the wheel). By betting on “neighbour” numbers (i.e. orphelins), it allows you to cover groups of numbers with fewer bets.

Outside Bets: Any bet outside of the inner table. Outside bets offer lower returns than inside bets. In roulette, the inner board is any betting option contained without the main, rectangular betting area. The inner board is where the individual numbers sit. 

Pockets: These are the slots where the ball lands on a roulette wheel.

Random Number Generator (RNG): When you play roulette online, the outcome is determined by a computer program known as an RNG. An RNG uses mathematics to generate random results. This allows online casinos to offer games that are as fair as their live counterparts.

Red Bet: An outside bet in live and online roulette. When you bet on red, you’ll win a 1:1 (even money) return on your money if any red number hits.

Sixainne: The French term for a line bet.

Split: A bet that covers two adjacent numbers. The bet is known as a split because you’re literally splitting the chip by placing it on the line between the two numbers. The payout for a winning split bet in roulette is 17:1.

Straight Up: A bet on a single number is known as straight up. The payout on winning straight up bets in roulette is 35:1.

Street: Similar to a line bet, a street bet allows you to cover three numbers in a row with a single bet. To make a street bet, you need to place a chip on the nearside end of a row. The payout for a winning street bet in roulette is 11:1.

Tiers Du Cylindre: Another neighbours bet in French Roulette, tiers du cylindre covers a third of the wheel. This bet requires you to cover 12 numbers with split bets. To make it, you split the following pairs: 5-8, 10-11, 13-16, 23-24, 27-30, and 33-36. The payout on this bet is 17:1, as any win will be a split bet.

Transversale: The French term for a street bet.

Trio Bet: Another term for a street bet in live and online roulette.

Voisins du Zero: A neighbours bet that’s popular in French Roulette. Voisins du zero translates as “neighbours of zero” and sees you cover the 17 numbers that flank zero on the wheel. You have to cover all 17 numbers with nine bets. You do that in the following way:

• Two chips on the 0-2-3 trio
• One chip on the 4-7 split
• One chip on the 12-15 split
• One chip on the 18-2 split
• One chip on the 19-22 split
• Two chips on the 25-26-28-29 corner
• One chip on the 32-35 split

Zero: A number in the game of roulette. Zero is slightly different to other roulette numbers because it’s green. This means that it’s excluded from any outside bets. 

Roulette FAQ

How do live casino games work?

When you play live roulette or any other live casino game, you’re connected to a live game via a webcam. This allows you to see what’s going on at the table in real-time. In tandem with the live stream, RFID sensors on the table link to a computer program that allows you to place bets on the action via your desktop or mobile device.

What Are RFID Sensors?

These are small devices that record data in real-time. Each sensor records actions that take place on the table. These actions are then sent to a computer program so our system knows the result of each spin. This information is compared with the bets you made to determine whether you won the round or not.

Are Live Casino Games And Live Roulette Safe?

Yes. Live roulette and all live casino games are tightly controlled and regulated. In fact, every live roulette game you play online will be as fair as one in a brick-and-mortar casino. To ensure fairness and safety at all times, live roulette games have to be tested and monitored. These conditions form part of a company’s licensing duties. In other words, without proving a game is safe and fair, the company wouldn’t receive a gaming licence and, therefore, wouldn’t be able to offer products online.

Is There An RNG In Live Roulette Games?

No – with the only exception being Lightning Roulette. In this game, the location of the five numbers that are struck by lightning are controlled by a computer program called an RNG. This is very much similar to the process behind digital casino games such as online slots, blackjack and roulette, in the action is controlled by the game’s Random Number Generator. In this instance, the program does the job of a dealer and produces random results. In live roulette, however – bar Lightning Roulette, the dealer is solely responsible for controlling the wheel and, therefore, generating random results. 

How Can I See The Action?

All live roulette games online are broadcast to your screens via HD webcams. To ensure everyone has the best experience, you can adjust the quality of the stream to suit your connection. Additionally, many of the best live roulette games now feature multiple cameras so you can get different perspectives on the board and wheel.

What Types Of Live Roulette Are There?

As well as European, American and French roulette, live casino developers have created new variants in recent years. Games such as Lightning Roulette feature bonus options that allow you to potentially pick up enhanced payouts. As the popularity of live casino games grows, you’ll find more innovative offerings at LiveRoulette our Canadian online casino in the coming years.

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Roulette is a casino game with an infinite number of spins.

Players bet on the outcome of the ball in the roulette wheel, or its position relative to numbers on the board or in relation to other numbers.

The game is played by placing bets with chips on various portions of the roulette table, which can correspond either to numbers, colors, or even whether the player is betting “even” or “odd”.

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Roulette is a game played with a spinning wheel that has slots for placing bets. In this game, the players place their chips on the table as they choose one of the numbers or colors on the wheel. The croupier spins the wheel and then spins it again after all of the players have placed their bets.

In order to win, you have to bet on a number or color that is coming up in a random fashion under one of those two spins. You can also bet on a specific range of numbers or colors by putting your chips at the back edge of those numbers or colors. There is also an option called “outside bets” which are any other number outside of 0 and 00 that you can place your bet on.

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