Play online roulette

The whirl of the wheel. The blurring of red and black. The bouncing ball coming to a stop. Online roulette is one of the most entertaining and dramatic games out there. Play hundreds of variations of online roulette right here in Canada with our online betting games, inspired by the world’s best bricks-and-mortar casinos.

Explore our live casino games and bask in the glamour of our Online Roulette studios, as you plot your options around the grid and our live dealers set your bets in motion. From classic roulette to cutting-edge iterations like Lightning Roulette and Blaze Roulette – at Betway, the game is in your hands. After all, we’re one of the best online roulette sites in Canada.

What are the rules of online roulette betting games?

Roulette is a game dictated by chance, and online roulette is no different. The aim of the game is to accurately predict the pocket in which the roulette ball will land.

When joining a table of online roulette betting, you’ll place bets by picking any number, color or combination of numbers that you like, before confirming how much money you’d like to bet. The dealer will then spin the wheel, and winnings are paid out depending on the results.

There are two main sections to the roulette board, which are important to understand if you want to know how to play online roulette. These will help you decide the type of bet you wish to place. 

Inside bets

The inside section of the board allows players to place bets on numbers that are close to each other in terms of layout, or a group of up to six numbers. You can place a bet on one number, for instance 29, which is called ‘straight-up’, or two adjoining numbers, which is called a ‘split’.

With a ‘street’ bet, you’re placing a bet on three numbers that connect horizontally, and with a ‘trio’ bet, you’re putting your chips on either 0/1/2 or 00/2/3, depending on the variation on the game. Inside bets are very specific, meaning that they carry a higher risk but also a higher payout.

Outside bets

The outside section offers completely different sets of bets, and these come in pairs – either red or black, odd or even, or high or low – with each bet covering 18 numbers. Players will also be able to make six other bets consisting of 12 numbers, known as ‘column’ and ‘dozen’ bets.

For each spin of the wheel, there’s the table minimum, which must be reached for both inside and outside bets – remember, these are independent of each other. These types of bets are much lower risk but that also comes with a much lower payout, making them ideal for beginners.

Popular formats of online roulette

Whether you’re new to roulette or a seasoned professional, we have a wide range of exciting online roulette betting games in our catalogue. To give you a taste, here are just a few of the most popular formats:

European roulette

European roulette is arguably the most authentic variation of the game and most played version of online roulette. This format offers better odds for the player, which is down to the design of the wheel. European roulette wheels doesn't include the 00 pocket – unlike its American counterpart. The numbers on the European wheel range from 0 to 36, thus giving winning odds of 1 in 37. 

American roulette

The main difference between American and European roulette is the design of the wheel. In American roulette, the wheel includes a 00 slot, in addition to the 0 pocket. This effectively raises the house’s advantage of winning. The odds of winning are 1 in 38.

French roulette

The rules of French Roulette are very similar to the rules of European Roulette, but with the addition if the La Partage rule. This means that if the ball lands in the 0 pocket, players will receive half their money back. 

You'll also notice that the wheel in French Roulette sits more centrally than in European Roulette, although this doesn't affect the gameplay. En Prison is also another rule which included in French roulette. This means that if you place an even-odds bet and the ball lands on 0, your bet is “in prison” and held for the next spin. If the ball then lands on your chosen color on the next spin, you recover your original wager, whereas if it lands on 0 the bet is forfeited.

Can I play online roulette for real money?

When you bet with online roulette, you wager real cash for real winnings. As a new customer, you’ll enjoy exclusive free bets and bonuses to help get you started. Winnings from our casino and online roulette games can be withdrawn directly to your preferred bank account, subject to wagering requirements. We can also help you set deposit limits and breaks to help keep gameplay responsible.

How to determine odds when playing online roulette

When playing roulette online, betting tactics fall down to odds, and the odds fall down to fate. Betting on a single number in European roulette gives you odds of 1:37 (in American roulette, this would be 1:38). The more numbers you cover, such as betting on evens, odds, or a color, the more likely you are to win, but your odds and winnings will be lower.

There are various types of bets you can make in online roulette, which is where inside and outside bets become important. You can get the latest tips and insights for the most popular roulette games with our expert casino game reviews.

What are some common online roulette betting strategies?

How are you supposed to predict which pocket the ball will land in? Surely, it's random? Well, of course it is –, but that shouldn’t stop you from developing a roulette strategy to improve your chances. With online roulette, the key is in your betting strategy. Whilst there aren’t any so called “winning strategies”, there are a variety of different ones that you can try to see which one suits you best! We'll take you through the popular tried-and-tested approaches to betting on roulette, including the D'Alembert Strategy, the Martingale Strategy and more below:

Martingale betting system

The concept is simple – you cover your losses and increase your bet after each consecutive loss, doing this until you win. Once you win, you would then go back to betting the original amount you started on.

d’Alembert betting system 

In this system, the player decides on a set amount of money as a unit (e.g. $1) and increases their bet by one unit after each consecutive loss and decreases it by one unit after a winning bet. This strategy only works on even bets and the odds of winning each bet are roughly 48%.

Block betting

Block betting may refer to a bet or a series of bets that cover a block of numbers on the roulette betting board. This allows the player to spread their chips across larger areas of the roulette wheel, offering a lower payout but having a higher probability of success.

Double bet

The double bet method is very similar to the Martingale method in that players usually double their bets after every loss, until they win. Then they return to betting the original amount. It can also lead to significant winning should you win three consecutive rounds.

Line betting

Line betting is when, rather than placing a bet on a single number, you place it on the line that separates two numbers. When placing this kind of bet, you choose two consecutive rows of three numbers and place chips on the edge between the two rows, covering six numbers in total. The payout for this kind of bet is 5:1, meaning you receive 5 times your wager if you are successful.

3/2 betting

3/2 betting helps you cover more of the table and balance your risk more evenly. You’ll place two separate bets each round – one on the outside (such as red, black, odd, or even), and another on a column.

666 betting

With 666 betting, the aim is to bet on as many numbers on the table as you can to help minimize risk, for a smaller profit. It’s known as 666 betting because all the numbers on a roulette table add up to make 666. It is a high-risk strategy involving huge bets every spin, but as it is a cover the table bet, it is certainly more fun to use. For more information and tips on how to use the 666 betting strategy, explore our in-depth guide.