Live Roulette Guide
The iconic wheel game offering everything from even-money bets to 35:1 payouts on single numbers.
European Edge: 2.70%American Edge: 5.26%Luck-Based
Roulette Wheel Types
European Roulette
37 pockets (0-36)
House edge: 2.70%
Recommended choice
French Roulette
37 pockets + La Partage
House edge: 1.35% on even bets
Best odds available
American Roulette
38 pockets (0, 00, 1-36)
House edge: 5.26%
Avoid if possible
Betting Options
Inside Bets (Higher Risk, Higher Reward)
Straight UpSingle number
35:1SplitTwo adjacent numbers
17:1StreetThree numbers in a row
11:1CornerFour numbers in a square
8:1LineSix numbers (two rows)
5:1Outside Bets (Lower Risk, Lower Reward)
Red/BlackColor of winning number
1:1Odd/EvenOdd or even number
1:1High/Low1-18 or 19-36
1:1Dozen1-12, 13-24, or 25-36
2:1ColumnVertical column of 12
2:1Strategy & Tips
Smart Plays
- • Always choose European over American
- • French roulette with La Partage is best
- • Outside bets for longer sessions
- • Set win/loss limits before playing
- • Accept that no strategy beats the edge
Common Myths
- • "Hot" or "cold" numbers don't exist
- • Martingale doesn't beat the house edge
- • Past results don't affect future spins
- • Betting systems don't change odds
- • Dealers can't control where ball lands
Popular Live Roulette Variants
Lightning Roulette
Random multipliers 50x-500x on straight-up bets.
Immersive Roulette
Multiple camera angles with slow-motion replays.
Speed Roulette
New spin every 25 seconds for fast-paced action.
Auto Roulette
Automated wheel with faster rounds.
Double Ball Roulette
Two balls, two winning numbers per spin.
XXXtreme Lightning
Chain lightning multipliers up to 2000x.
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