Online Roulette – virtual version of the most popular casino game

 Which variations of roulette are available online?

Not sure if we are familiar with all the different variations of roulette on the web but there are a lot. We visit many online casinos frequently, but one can never be sure. As there are dozens of variations of the roulette game we will mention the most famous three, those are;

1. European Roulette – The most played variation of the game. The European Roulette tables are widely spread at all casinos. This version if for 99% equal to the original French version.
2. French Roulette – This version is the one and only original version dating back to the early 1800s. The playing field consists of one zero and 36 numbers divided over the betting field.
3. American Roulette – American casino owners hate losing out on games hence they came up with a solution to increase the house margin. An extra field was added the double zero. Adding an extra field increased their housed edge from the standard 2.7% to nearly double 5.26%. The latter obviously results in a lower edge for you the player. Hence we always advise our readers playing at live casinos to choose the French or European version of Roulette.

Above mentioned games are the “founding fathers” for the many variations one can find online nowadays. But there is more!

Exotic variations of the game online

Casinos always try to be innovative and frequently launch new games to keep pleasing players. Hence roulette with three wheels, double wheels and balls, and party versions have found their way to the internet.

Or what to think of the game which takes place under a big glaze dome?! This version is commonly known as the Slingshot Auto Roulette version.

Feeling to play with a multitude of different players in one go? Then you would have to find a table offering you the Party mode. This is a nice “gimmick” for parties, events and real online roulette.

Would applying strategies increase my chances of winning?

A lot of professional players are convinced that applying strategies to their roulette game increases their chances of winning at the tables. But is this really the case?! We can not answer to that question.

Of course, we all know the stories of players winning huge sums at the roulette tables by using a certain strategy or system. But do not forget those are very skilled players, playing the game for years and knowing all the do's and don'ts. The real professional players. They might use a winning strategy.

But for you, the casual player using a strategy is not advisable. Applying a roulette strategy requires a lot of skills. The Martingale strategy for example. With this system one has to double the bets, at one point you will win not? Wrong, this can only happen if you have enough money to keep doubling. Besides that most online casinos don't even allow you to double more times as written in their terms and conditions.

Casinos weren't born yesterday….

Playing with systems is nothing new to casinos, whether online or land-based. They know all the tricks in the books. Hence there is a limit to what you are allowed to do whilst playing online roulette live. Limit to bets placed, limits to amounts placed and even time-limits ate the table can be applied by casinos. Beating the house can be done but breaking the bank will never happen..

As far as we can see, applying strategies is not advisable for new and casual players. Can you prove we are wrong? Let us know and we will consider posting your strategy or tips.

Want to read exiting and fun stories about Roulette? See if you can find the the book about Norman Leigh or check out the Ashley Revell's story on youtube..

What is the difference between online roulette and live tables

Although one can play live roulette in any land-based casino this is not the right wording when doing so. At land-based casinos, one plays “roulette”. Now if one plays that same game (against real dealers) online, this becomes “live roulette”.

Hence live roulette is not the same as online roulette. The latter is a pure software-based game. Both are played via the Internet but are not the same.

Most casinos offer both versions and the good thing is you can access them both with your own player account. There is no need to open a dedicated account for participating at the live tables. The account you use to play online roulette will do the trick.

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