There are many different roulette games out there. But, you’ll be relieved to know that they generally fit into three categories. So, let’s take a look at the different types of roulette and how their rules and gameplay differ.
Online and Themed Roulette
Thanks to the rise in popularity of the game, and the rise in digital technologies, there are now many digital roulette games available through online casino platforms. Many of these online roulette games utilize live streaming technology to broadcast a game in real time, featuring a real host or croupier in the studio, allowing players to play with opponents in real time for authentic gameplay.
As the popularity of these online roulette games have subsequently increased, so have themed roulette games. For example, you can find Plinko Go for real money at set times throughout the day. Like traditional online games, this roulette table has a live dealer in the studio. However, it features two roulette wheels that are spun in real time.
In addition to this, there is a virtual race – something like a horse race or a motorbike race – which players can also bet on. The results of these races denote unique multipliers, adding another level to gameplay. The results of the race are determined by random number generators (RNGs) to ensure that gameplay is fair, authentic, and immersive.
European Roulette
Whether the game is in-person or online, they will typically either follow the rules of European or American roulette. European roulette has a roulette wheel containing 37 pockets. These pockets are numbered from 0 to 36. The European wheel set-up has a house edge of 2.70%.
There are two rules that are only used in European roulette that further decrease the house edge. That said, they are not always played in all casinos that use a European roulette wheel, so it is key to check beforehand. The first rule, En Prison, lowers the house edge to 1.35% by allowing a player’s even money bet to be used in the next round if it lands on 0. The second, La Partage, allows players to get back half of their even money bet if the ball lands in the 0 pocket. This also lowers the house edge to 1.35%
American Roulette
In American roulette, roulette wheels have 38 pockets, as they have a 00 as well as the 0 to 36. These wheels have a house edge of 5.26%. Due to this, American roulette table set-ups are most common for casinos internationally, with the roulette wheel placed at one end.
There is one rule unique to American roulette known as the basket bet. The presence of the 00 allows a 5-line bet that covers 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3. Despite aspects of European roulette like ‘call bets’ and rules that lower the house edge not being present, American roulette still has a lot to offer players.
And there you have it – the key differences between the unique roulette rules and gameplay options. None are better than the other, it’s purely down to personal preference and how fast you like the pace of gameplay.
