Online roulette is one of the most popular casino games in the world, and at 888casino you can play every major variant on desktop or mobile, with low-stakes tables and high-limit rooms to suit every kind of player. Whether you prefer a quick solo spin against an RNG or the real-time atmosphere of a live dealer table, 888casino has a roulette game for you.
How to Play Online Roulette
Roulette is simple to learn. Each round begins with players placing bets on the roulette table — you choose a number, group of numbers, colour, or a range such as odd/even or high/low. Once betting closes, the croupier (or the game engine in online RNG roulette) launches the ball into the spinning wheel. When the wheel slows and the ball settles into a numbered pocket, all matching bets are paid according to the paytable. Every spin is independent, and in RNG roulette every result is certified by a Random Number Generator for 100% fairness.
Types of Roulette Games
Not all roulette wheels are equal. The three main variants differ in wheel layout and house edge, which directly affects your odds of winning.
European Roulette
European Roulette is the most widely played format and the best starting point for new players. The wheel runs from 0 to 36, giving 37 pockets in total and a house edge of 2.70%. Because there is only one zero, your odds on even-money bets sit at 48.65% — the most favourable in standard roulette. Play European Roulette at 888casino.
American Roulette
American Roulette adds a second zero (00) to the wheel, bringing the total to 38 pockets. That extra pocket raises the house edge to 5.26% and reduces even-money odds to 47.37%. American Roulette also includes a unique five-number bet covering 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3, available only on this variant. Play American Roulette at 888casino.
French Roulette
French Roulette shares the European wheel (0–36) but introduces two player-friendly rules. La Partage returns half your stake on even-money bets if the ball lands on zero. En Prison holds your even-money bet for the next spin instead of losing it outright. When La Partage is active, the house edge on even-money bets falls to just 1.35% — the lowest of any standard roulette variant.
Live Dealer Roulette
Live Dealer Roulette brings the real casino experience to your screen. Our live roulette tables are streamed from professional studios and land-based casinos, with trained dealers spinning the wheel in real time. Watch from multiple camera angles, see statistics overlays, and chat with the dealer and other players. Visit our live casino to take a seat.
Low Stakes Roulette
Low Stakes Roulette follows standard European rules but with smaller minimum bets — ideal if you want to learn the game, test a strategy, or simply keep sessions affordable. See our low stakes roulette tables.
Roulette Bets Explained
Roulette bets fall into two categories based on where you place your chips on the table.
Outside Bets
Outside bets cover larger groups of numbers and pay at lower odds, but they win more often. The most popular are: Red or Black (1:1 payout, ~48.65% chance in European roulette), Odd or Even (1:1), High or Low — the bottom 18 or top 18 numbers (1:1), Column bets — one of three columns of 12 numbers (2:1), and Dozen bets — 1st 12, 2nd 12, or 3rd 12 (2:1).
Inside Bets
Inside bets target specific numbers or small groups. They pay more but win less frequently. The main inside bets are: Straight Up — a single number (35:1 payout), Split — two adjacent numbers (17:1), Street — a row of three numbers (11:1), Corner — four numbers sharing a corner (8:1), Line — six numbers across two rows (5:1), and Trio — 0, 1 and 2 or 0, 2 and 3 (11:1).
Roulette Payouts & House Edge
The table below compares payouts and winning odds across European and American roulette. The key difference is the house edge: 2.70% in European, 5.26% in American. French roulette with La Partage reduces this further to 1.35% on even-money bets.
| Bet | Payout | European odds | American odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Up | 35:1 | 2.70% | 2.60% |
| Split | 17:1 | 5.40% | 5.30% |
| Street | 11:1 | 8.10% | 7.90% |
| Corner | 8:1 | 10.80% | 10.50% |
| Line | 5:1 | 16.20% | 15.80% |
| Red/Black | 1:1 | 48.65% | 47.37% |
| Odd/Even | 1:1 | 48.65% | 47.37% |
| High/Low | 1:1 | 48.65% | 47.37% |
| Column | 2:1 | 32.40% | 31.60% |
| Dozen | 2:1 | 32.40% | 31.60% |
Roulette Strategies
No strategy eliminates the house edge, but some approaches help you manage your bankroll and get more from each session. Popular systems include the Martingale (double your bet after each loss to recover losses in a single win), the Fibonacci (bet sizes follow the Fibonacci sequence), the Paroli (increase bets after wins to ride winning streaks), and Oscar's Grind (raise bets by one unit after each win, targeting a single unit profit per session). All strategies carry risk — set a session budget before you play and treat any winnings as a bonus.
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