Roulette is a game of chance in which you bet on where a ball will come to rest on a numbered wheel. Players who look for King Casino roulette usually want three things: the versions of the game, the basic rules, and how the computer and live versions differ. This page covers all three in general terms.
Common roulette variants
Most roulette games follow one of three versions. European roulette has a single zero and 37 pockets in total. American roulette adds a double zero, giving 38 pockets. French roulette also has a single zero, but some French tables use rules such as la partage, which can return half of an even-money bet when the ball lands on zero.
Live dealer tables and games with extra features also exist, so the same name can hide different rules. Before you start playing, check which versions King Casino offers, and look at the rules and table limits of the one you choose.
How a roulette round works
Before the wheel spins, you place bets on the table layout. Inside bets cover single numbers or small groups of numbers. Outside bets cover larger groups, such as red or black, odd or even, and dozens. In the standard version, a straight bet on one number pays 35 to 1. Even-money bets pay 1 to 1, but they cover just under half of the wheel.
Once betting closes, the wheel spins, the ball settles in a pocket, and winning bets are paid. The zero pockets are where the house edge comes from, because the payouts for most bets are slightly lower than the real odds.
Each spin is independent. Past results, streaks of red or black, and numbers that have not come up for a while do not change the chance of the next spin. A system such as Martingale, which doubles the stake after each loss, cannot change the odds either. It only changes how stakes are sized, and a long losing run can still use up the balance quickly.
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RNG and live dealer versions
In an RNG version, a random number generator decides each result and the wheel is shown as an animation. Bets are placed on screen at your own pace, and rounds are quick.
In a live dealer version, a real wheel is spun in a studio, streamed to your device, and a dealer settles the bets. Live tables are usually slower and show the wheel and dealer, so the feel is different. The rules and payouts often match the RNG version of the same wheel, but check the table information before you join.
Live shows with bonus rounds and multipliers are a separate format. See the Live Casino guide for how these differ from standard live tables.
Practical points before you play
Read the rules and the payout for each bet before you place it. Choose table limits that suit your budget, and set a deposit or session time limit if you can. Pick a stake you can comfortably lose, and do not raise stakes to recover earlier losses. Roulette results are random, so no strategy can guarantee a win. If play stops being enjoyable, stop and read the safer gambling page.
