Roulette: What are the rules of online roulette?

Roulette is one of those table games that requires very little introduction. Like blackjack, it is probably one of the most recognized and cherished games at online casinos.

Best recognized by its wheel, this game has been thrilling many players over the years. However, we should point out that there is more to this game than meets the eye, and knowing the rules and the distinct differences between games, will help you comprehend this table game even better.

What are the basics of the game of online roulette?

If you’re not quite sure how the game of roulette is played, fret no more, as it’s quite an easy game to grasp, especially when you’re playing at an online casino. Unlike slots, there is no ‘spin’ button, so you must take into consideration the various bets on offer and when to place them.

You can either place bets on a single number anywhere on the board or else in batches of numbers. You can place bets on a line or a corner with 4 numbers should you wish to. If you choose to bet on batches of numbers, you are essentially betting that the ball will land in one of the number slots on the wheel.

Inside bets are wagers on single numbers, corner numbers, street bets and six-line bets, while Outside bets are bets on numbers placed outside of the numbered grid. Outside bets include a large section of numbers, including low bets (numbers between 1 and 18), high bets (numbers between 19 and 26) and all odd, even and column numbers.

You can learn more about the basics of online roulette here.

What is the difference between European and American roulette?

One thing that you need to be well aware of, is the distinction between European and American Roulette.

The wheel in European Roulette has a total of 37 numbers including a single 0, while American Roulette has a total of 38 numbers, including a single 0 and a double 00.

How do you choose which bet to make in roulette?

There are various possible bets in the game of roulette, but how do you go about deciding which bet to make? It all depends on your roulette strategy.

If you prefer betting systems, there are always the Martingale or Fibronacci, or you can also cover half the numbers on the roulette wheel, by placing bets on odd or even, red or black, 1-18 or 19-36.

Whatever roulette strategy you opt for, will help you decide on the bet size.

What is the ‘En Prison’ rule in roulette?

The ‘En Prison’ rule in the game of online roulette, is a bet on even numbers. Not all online casinos offer this rule. You can recognize if a game offers it, by simply looking at the table.

If the winning number is a green zero, you can either gather half the bet or else leave in the place for the next spin. If you lose the next spin, you lose the entire sum wagered.

What is ‘La Partage’ rule in roulette?

This rule is when you lose half your bet but are unable to leave this bet in place for the next spin. This applies solely to even money bets including reds and blacks, odds and evens and highs and lows.

This rule also only applies when the winning number is a green 0. Like the ‘En Prison’ rule, ‘La Partage’ lowers considerably the house edge.

What are the rules of roulette?

As such, there are not that many rules to know. It is important that you know the meaning behind the terms, as they will help you reach a decision on your choice of bets:

Single zero

The Single 0 is only available in European roulette and essentially is marked as a ‘o’ pocket on the roulette wheel.

Double zero

This applies only to American Roulette. The extra ‘00’ pocket on the wheel, is what helps the player distinguish between European and American Roulette.

Line Betting

Line betting is when a player places a wager on a line separating two numbers.

Block Betting

Block betting is one wagers a bet on a block of numbers on the roulette table.