Online Roulette
A single spinning wheel, dozens of possible bets, and one of the most recognisable games in any casino. Here’s how the main roulette formats compare.
European roulette: the single-zero standard
With one zero pocket among 37, European roulette gives a lower house edge than its American counterpart — around 2.7 percent on standard even-money bets — which makes it the preferred format for most players.
Inside bets on specific numbers and outside bets on colour, odd or even, and ranges all sit on the same simple wheel.
American roulette: the double-zero variant
An additional double-zero pocket brings the total to 38, raising the house edge to around 5.26 percent. The extra pocket also changes the betting layout slightly, adding a five-number bet unique to this version.
Despite the higher edge, it remains a familiar, fast-paced format, particularly popular among players used to a Vegas-style table.
French roulette’s player-friendly rules
French roulette uses the same single-zero wheel as the European version but adds rules like “La Partage,” which returns half of an even-money bet if the ball lands on zero, and “En Prison,” which holds the bet for another spin instead.
These rules shave the house edge down further on even-money bets, making it one of the more favourable roulette formats available.
Live roulette, streamed from a studio
A live dealer spins a real wheel and drops a real ball, with the entire sequence — spin, bounce, and rest — visible on camera rather than resolved instantly.
Formats such as fast-paced auto-roulette and immersive multi-camera tables sit alongside the standard live game, giving players a choice between pace and presentation.
Inside and outside bets, side by side
Inside bets cover single numbers or small groups on the number grid, carrying higher payouts but lower odds. Outside bets — red or black, odd or even, high or low — cover much larger sections of the wheel at lower payouts but better odds.
Most rounds combine a few of each, spreading risk across the table rather than relying on a single bet type.
Every roulette format runs on mobile
The wheel, the betting grid, and the chip controls all resize for a touchscreen, so a round plays the same way on a phone as it does on a desktop browser.
No separate app is needed — the game loads directly from the browser on either device.
Frequently asked questions
French roulette generally offers the best odds, since its La Partage and En Prison rules reduce the house edge on even-money bets below what European or American roulette offer.
The extra double-zero pocket increases the total number of outcomes from 37 to 38 without changing the payouts, which increases the house edge from about 2.7 percent to about 5.26 percent.
Inside bets cover specific numbers or small groups with higher payouts and lower odds of winning. Outside bets cover broader categories like colour or odd/even, with lower payouts but better odds.
Standard online roulette uses a random number generator to decide the result instantly. Live roulette streams a real dealer spinning a physical wheel, with the outcome shown as it happens.
Yes, the wheel and betting grid are both designed to resize and remain usable on a mobile screen, with touch-friendly chip placement.