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 online roulette with our online betting games, inspired by the world’s best bricks-and-mortar casinos.

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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, colour 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.

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.

Popular formats of online roulette

Whether you’re new to roulette or a certified expert, we have a range of exciting online roulette betting games in our catalogue. Here are just a few of the most popular formats: 

European roulette

European roulette is arguably the most authentic variation of the game and offers better odds for the player. This is down to the design of the wheel, which 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.

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 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 fun and 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 colour, 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.

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.

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.

Martingale betting system

The concept is simple – you cover your losses and increase your bet after each consecutive loss. You do this until you win, at which point you go back to betting the original amount you started on.

d’Alembert betting system

In this system, the player increases their bet by one after each consecutive loss, and decreases it by one after a winning bet.

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.

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.

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.

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 – 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 minimise risk, for a smaller profit. It’s known as 666 betting because all the numbers on a roulette table add up to make 666. For more tips on how to use the 666 betting strategy, explore our in-depth guide.

Fibonacci dozens betting

When using the Fibonacci dozens strategy, you’ll follow the Fibonacci sequence to bet in dozens to help maximise your chances of winning. For a detailed breakdown of how this works, read our guide to the Fibonacci dozens betting system.

Double street betting

Double street betting involves placing a bet on two adjacent streets, a corner bet and one straight up number, helping you cover up to 17 numbers on the table.

Can I use the Betway app to play online roulette?

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