Roulette is a popular game for many casino lovers in many countries. It is one of the most common games in top online casinos. It has simple rules, and now players can access live online roulette wherever they are.
However, it is still one of the most popular games in brick-and-mortar casinos. People use these games to add excitement to their lives and socialize. Over the years, casinos have introduced varying roulette games to cater to regional differences.
Notably, the game’s traditional rules are the same throughout these games, but the odds of winning change. The player’s version can determine if they can win and how much. These online roulette games vary in gameplay, return-to-player rate, and other factors. Below is a look at these roulette types and their winning odds.
American Roulette
Players throughout the US play this type of roulette. However, game developers make this version available to players outside America in various top online casinos and other traditional ones.
The game has an extra zero pocket allowing players to wager on an additional number. It has numbers ranging from 1 to 36, meaning there are 38 total divisions. Adding this extra zero pocket does not change how gamblers play the game. However, it affects the winning chances.
American roulette gives the house a higher edge of 5.26% due to the extra zero pocket. This factor makes it unfavorable for the player. Players in brick-and-mortar casinos can choose to have this rule surrendered, but the option is rarely available in top online casinos.
When playing this online roulette, players can get 50% of their bet amount back when the ball falls on the two zero divisions. For this to happen, a player needs to place an even-money bet. As a result, it drastically reduces the house edge to 2.63%, which is lower than the European version.
Additionally, American Roulette has an inside bet known as the five-number bet. It is a major distinguishing factor. A player can bet on the ball falling in the first three numbers or one of the first zero divisions. Gamblers should avoid making such a bet as it has significantly slim odds of winning.
If a player gets lucky and the ball falls on one of the five numbers, they get a payout of 6 to 1. However, the house for this bet is very high at 7.89%. European Roulette has better odds for this bet.
European Roulette
European Roulette is the most popular variation. Many players worldwide enjoy taking part in these online casino games. It has 37 divisions on the wheel. One of these pockets is green, and the others alternate black and red, and they have numbers 1 to 36. The game has the wheel at the center of the table with layouts on either side mirroring each other.
Each layout has a dealer allowing several players in the game, and players can place two primary bets. The first is the inside wager on a single number or number group for a particular layout. This game has high winning chances for outside bets. These outside bets wager on different number properties, such as the color, range, or whether it is odd.
The zero pocket in this roulette game leads to an unequal win or loss probability, but they are close. A player loses all the even or odd bets when the ball lands on zero. However, the higher outside bet winning chances leads to better returns.
The game also has some unique bets that gamblers can make. They are known as announced bets involving all the wheel sections. A player should announce their bet before a round begins. The casino staff then places a chip on that section of the wheel.
European Roulette gives players better odds than the American one. It has a 2.7 house edge which is low and suitable for a player seeking to make long-term profits.
French Roulette
Another popular online roulette is the French variant. It is similar to the European version in regulations and the wheel layout. It has similar wagers and division numbers in that it has one zero pocket and the same number sequence.
However, the two versions vary in layout. It outlines the outcomes in French, tagging the color bets as Noire or Rouge. The dealers also sometimes use black or red diamonds, indicating placeholders for the chips. The betting boxes are also in French, with smaller dozen wager boxes.
French roulette does not also indicate denominations on the chips. It also has eight color-coded chipsets. Moreover, it has some rules that do not apply to the American version. For this game, a player gets the initial 50% of the wager back if the ball lands at zero. Hitting zero also gives a player another chance to get the initial stake. It locks the chips if a player wins the bet a second time, thereby recovering the original bet.
This online roulette has the same house edge as the European version, but a player can bring it down to 1.35% with some wagers.
Conclusion
European Roulette has better odds than all the variants. However, there are minor roulette versions that a player can choose from in online casino games. These are the Mini Roulette that has 13 numbers on the wheel. The first 1 to 12 and the zero pocket are of various shapes and sizes. Players can also bet on double-ball roulette or rapid roulette.
Disclaimer:
- As per the Public Gambling Act of 1867, all Indian states, except Goa, Daman and Sikkim, prohibit gambling
- Land-based casinos are legalized, with certain guidelines, in Goa and Daman, as per the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act 1976
- Land-based casinos, Online gambling and E-gaming (games of chance) are legalized in Sikkim under the Sikkim Online Gaming (Regulation) Rules 2009
- Only some Indian states have legalized online/regular lotteries as per and subject to the conditions laid down by state laws. Kindly refer to the same here
- Horse racing and betting on horse racing, including online betting, is permitted only in a licensed premise in select states. Kindly refer to the 1996 Judgement by the Supreme Court Of India here and for more information
- This article does not endorse or express the views of Qrius and/or any of its staff.
Stay updated with all the insights.
Navigate news, 1 email day.
Subscribe to Qrius
