Free Roulette Online

How Does Online Roulette Work?

The table layout, bet payouts, winning odds and rules are the same, both in online and land-based games. If you learn to play one, you can easily play the other. There are only two main differences:

• You can play roulette game for fun if you prefer online gaming. Land-based game version cannot be played for free.
• Instead of a croupier, an RNG (random number generator) software spins the roulette wheel in the online version. It means that computer software decides where the ball will stop at random. It is impossible to crack this system and predict where the ball is going to land.

Play Roulette Online, Win Money in Real Life

Rules and bet types of certain types of roulette games do not differ in online versions. For example, the online roulette wheel is still the same and contains the same sections as its casino prototype.

And you can still win real money. In fact, this is easier in online games. Here are some of the advantages of playing free roulette online:

• There is nothing to distract you while playing online games. You will be able to focus more easily on the game.
• It is also easy to take notes if necessary. This is an important advantage because as you will see on our strategies and tactics pages, following the statistics is essential to raise your winning odds.
• No download is needed to play online games; nearly all of them support the instant play feature. In other words, you can start playing and winning in mere seconds, wherever you are. It is possible to use all kinds of portable devices to play, such as mobile phones, tablets, and phablets. You decide the time and the place, and in this way, you can enjoy playing the game.
• One of the biggest advantages of online roulette games is bonuses. As you will see in our reviews, most of the casinos offer exclusive bonuses to roulette players. These bonuses help you through your gambling journey. Some of them will deposit free money to your account, and some of them will give you thousands of dollars for winning a specific bet.

Want to learn more about free roulette? Keep reading!

How to Play Roulette for Free?

Playing a free roulette demo is very easy – you can learn everything you need to do in 5 minutes by following the 5 easy steps below:

1. Pick one of the free roulette games to play. You can take a look at the “roulette variants” section to get some suggestions about this.
2. Click the “play now” button. The demo of the game will load in mere seconds on your browser.
3. The first thing to do is to decide which outcome you want to bet. There are lots of outcomes for placing a bet, and we recommend sticking with outside bets for now. Read the “tips & tricks” section below for more information about this.
4. The next step is to decide how much you want to bet for that specific outcome. Once again, stick with the minimum bet limit at the beginning.
5. We have cleared up two things so far: what to bet and how much money to wager. So, place the chip(s) on the appropriate section of the table. The chips must match the amount of the bet.

For example, if you are placing 10 credits for the straight bet, place 10 casino chips (or a single chip that is worth 10 credits) on the section you want to bet on.

That’s all! Spin the wheel and hope to be lucky enough. Repeat these actions until you score a winning!

Types of Roulette Games

As mentioned above, there are lots of versions of this classic table game. While the general rules are the same, these are two critical differences between these variants:

• The winning chances are not the same. Each of these variants has a different RTP percentage. In other words, some are better than others to score a win.
• Betting options are not the same too. Some variants offer additional betting options or include additional rules. For example, “basket bet” allows you to wager on five numbers, and it is available only in the American variant.

So, what are the main roulette game types and what you should know about them?

Classic Variations of Roulette

These layouts are as old as the game itself, and they are the most common games you can find at casinos. The distinction between these variants is based on the betting options and rules.

• European Roulette. It is the main (and most common) variant of the game. The wheel has 37 numbers, and only one “0”. When we say free roulette, this should be the first game that comes to your mind. It’s RTP rate is 97.30%.
• American Roulette. This wheel contains 38 numbers, and two green zeros: “0”, “00”. There are also additional betting options, such as basket bet. This is the worst variant when it comes to winning odds: it’s RTP rate is 94.74%.
• French Roulette. Actually, it is a variant of the European layout, but it has additional rules, known as “La Partage” and “En Prison”. With these rules, players can recover some of their losses for certain betting options. Also, it increases the RTP rate of this variant to 98.65%. In short, this one offers the best odds among all free roulette games.

Modern Variations of Roulette

The distinction between these variants is usually based on the size and number of wagers, not the fundamental rules. For example, a 20p roulette can use the European or American wheel, but its minimum bet limit will always be 20p.

• Double Ball Roulette. This variant is based on the European set of rules, but two balls are thrown on the wheel together, not one. Players can place a bet on number or numbers on which two balls will stop. This variant has a land-based version, but it is also operated by the computer, not a live dealer.
• Multi Wheel Roulette. This variant is only possible for online gambling. This is because it allows you to spin up to eight wheels at the same time, which is a feature that can be simulated only in online games. The wheels can belong to the European or American roulette, depending on the version you are playing. Other than the fact that you are spinning eight wheels at the same time, this variant has no specific difference.
• 20p Roulette. As explained above, you can spin the wheel for as low as 20 pence per spin. This is the main (and only) feature of this variant, as it is designed for low-rollers and players with a limited budget.
• Multiplayer Roulette: This game is played against the computer but with other players. You can even chat with these players while playing.
• Mini Roulette: This is a special roulette variant designed for mobile devices. It has a smaller wheel and fewer numbers.
• Multi Ball Roulette: Three or more balls are thrown to the wheel at the same time. As can be guessed, this increases your winning chances. It is usually a variant of live dealer roulette games.
• Live Dealer Roulette: Live dealer games are played against a real croupier and with other players. You are joining a live broadcast, and everything on the screen happens in real-time.

Table Layouts & the Roulette Wheel

The table layout of both freeplay roulette and or real money roulette is simple. Here is what you need to know:

• The wheel is located on the left or right side of the table.
• The rest of the table is covered with grids & numbers. Based on the variant you are playing, you will see at least 37 numbers (or 38, if you are playing the American option). There will also be a couple of other sections, such as red, black, odd, even.
• The same numbers can also be seen on the wheel. Some of them will be red, and others black – this is because you can place a bet even on winning colour.
• Each of these grids & numbers represents a betting option. By placing the chips on top of them, you are placing a bet on that option. For example, if you place 50 chips on top of Red 7, you are placing a straight/single bet for this specific outcome. (You can place multiple bets at the same time.)
• The numbers/grids close to the corners of the table are known as “outside bets”. Others are known as “inside bets”. As a general rule, inside bets pay more, but they have lower probabilities.

How to Bet in Roulette?

Whether you are playing roulette free play version or using real money, the rules and betting options remain the same. You must place your bet before the croupier spins the wheel. These are the options you can place a bet on:

Inside Bets

Betting options located in the inner section of the table are called inside bets in online roulette games. They offer high payouts, from 6:1 to 35:1. For the same reason, your chances of winning these bets are pretty low.

#	Bet Type	Bet Placement	Illustration
1	Line	a bet for six numbers (on two consecutive rows).
2	Corner	a bet on four numbers (that meet on a square).
3	Street	a bet on three numbers (on a row).
4	Split	a bet on two adjacent numbers.
5	Straight	a bet for a single number.
6	Basket/Five-Number	a bet on 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 at the same time. The house edge is 7.9%, so it is considered as one of the worst bets in online American roulette.
7	Snake	a bet on numbers 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 23, 27, 30, 32, and 34. These numbers draw an s-shaped line on the table, hence the name. Basically, you are placing a straight bet for 12 red numbers. The house edge is still 2.70% (in European roulette).

Outside Bets

Betting options located in the outer side of the table are called outside bets in free roulette. They offer low payouts, from 1:1 to 2:1. However, they also offer high winning chances. For example, your chance to win a red/black, odd/even, and high/low bet is 48.60% in European Roulette and 47.40% in American Roulette.

Illustration	#	Bet Type	Bet Placement
	1	Red/ Black	a bet on whether the outcome will be a red or black colour (the number is not important).
	2	Odd/Even	a bet on whether the outcome will be an odd or even number (the colour is not important).
	3	Low/High	a bet on all numbers between 1 – 18 or 19 -36.
	4	Dozen	a bet on all the numbers between 1-12, 13-24, or 25-36.
	5	Columns	a bet for the first, second, or third column on the table. No matter which one you pick, you are betting on a dozen numbers in total.

Please note that these betting options and winning chances are based on the basic European variant. In the American variant, the odds are less generous. And in the French variant, they will be slightly better. Once again, there may be additional betting options based on the variant you are playing.

Announced or Call Bets

These are called “call bets” because you don’t place them by yourself. You “call” them, and the croupier will place them for you. Most of them are available only in French Roulette and offer good payouts & satisfying odds.

• Neighbours of Zero: You are betting on all the numbers next to the 0 (22,19, 18, 21, 4, 7, 12, 15, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 35, 0, 2, and 3). But you use only nine chips and cover multiple numbers. The payout can be as high as 24:1. Your chances of winning this bet in free online roulette are 45.9%.
• Thirds of the Wheel: You are betting on 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, and 33. But you use only six chips and cover multiple numbers, like a split bet. The payout is 17:1. Your chances of winning this bet in free online roulette are 32.4%.
• Zero Game: You are betting on 0, 3, 12, 15, 26, 32, and 35. But you use only four chips and cover multiple numbers, like a split bet. The payout can be as high as 26:1. Your chances of winning this bet in free online roulette are 18.9%.
• The Orphans: You are betting on 17, 34, 6, 1, 20, 14, 31, and 9. But you use only five chips and cover multiple numbers. The payout can be as high as 35:1. Your chances of winning this bet in free online roulette are 21.6%.

What Is the Best Bet in Online Roulette?

Whether you are playing free online roulette or using real money, the best online roulette bet is red/black, odd/even, or low/high. These betting options offer the highest winning chance (48.60%). If you are ready to increase the stakes, column and dozen bets in free online roulette will also be good options. They still offer a high enough winning chance (32.40%) and good payouts (2:1). In general, we recommend avoiding outside bets in online roulette: yes, they pay big, but your chances of winning are very low.

Difference Between Online Roulette Variants

We can list the most important differences between the main roulette online variants as follows:

• European Roulette and French Roulette have 37 numbers on the roulette wheel. American variant, on the other hand, contains 38 numbers.
• Due to this difference, the house edges are different. European Roulette and French Roulette have a house edge of 2.7%. This figure is 5.26% for the American variant of online roulette.
• There is no difference between the payouts. Roulette rules are also the same. For example, American and European roulette pays 35:1 for the straight bet. However, the American variant has some additional betting options. For example, basket bet is only available in the American variant of roulette online.

Main Roulette Strategies

• The Martingale Strategy: This is a progressive betting strategy that requires doubling the wager amount after every loss. For example, if you start playing with 2 credits and lose, your bet will be 4 credits in the second round. If you lose it too, increase the amount to 8 credits, and so on. The idea is simple: you will win sooner or later, and when you win, the amount will be big enough to cover all your losses. This is true, but if you are on a limited budget and cannot score a win after a couple of spins, Martingale strategy will cause you to go bankrupt. It only works if you have enough budget to cover your losses until you win.
• Fibonacci Strategy: Fibonacci numbers are 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, and so on – it is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. This sequence can be seen in nature too, as a “golden ratio”. Fibonacci strategy is based on placing a bet on these numbers. Why? We have no idea. The belief is, since these numbers can be seen in nature, there must be something special about them, so that they will work in a casino too.
• Fisher Roulette Strategy: This strategy also requires increasing the wager amount, but not as aggressively as Martingale. Basically, you will place the same amount in the first four rounds, i.e. 10 + 10 + 10 + 10. In the fifth round, you will multiply the last three numbers and use the result as your bet amount (i.e. 30). Play three more rounds (30 + 30 + 30 + 30) and use the total of last three digits in the ninth round – it goes like this. It is like a controlled version of the Martingale strategy.

How to Win at Online Roulette?

1. You have a much bigger winning chance with the outside bets, stick with them. The chance to win an outside bet is 48.60%, which is a pretty high figure. Yes, they pay less, but you are more likely to succeed. Always bet on the outside numbers.
2. Stay away from the American variant – its house edge is too high. Prefer European or French, both of them offer much higher RTP rates. In this regard, try to stay away from roulette games with bonus bets: their RTP is way too low.
3. Practise with free roulette games. Until you understand what is going on, play roulette free games and test each bet/tactic/strategy without taking a financial risk. Playing in the fun mode is the best way of learning any casino game.

Interesting Facts About Roulette

• There is a game called “La Partage”. The rules hugely favour the player. The casino edge in this variant is only 1.35%. You can only find this game in France.
• The worst bet is called the “Five”. This bet is only available if you play American roulette. You bet on three sections: 1, 3, and 00. The “Five” bet gives the casino an edge over 7.89%.
• James Bond loves to play roulette, and he only bets on red 17. Also, as we know from the “Casino Royale”, he is also a professional baccarat player.
• Roulette could be the choice of aristocrats in the past, but nowadays, it is the common choice of women. Statistics show that 47% of roulette players are female.
• If you somehow find a vintage “Eagle Table”, you can sell it for millions of dollars. Before the modern layout, American roulette wheels contained an additional “Eagle” section. Players started to stay away from Eagle tables, due to the high risk, so the casinos quickly removed it. Today, they are extremely rare and valuable.
• Roulette balls are made of ivory. But some casinos prefer plastic balls.
• Do you know what a “fret” is? It is the name of the small wooden walls that separate the slots on the wheel. Before the 20th century, frets were made by hand and contained production errors. Because of these errors, it was possible to predict where the ball will land if you have a nice vision and a lot of experience. A man named Joseph Jagger did exactly this and “broke the bank” in Monte Carlo Casino in 1872. (Breaking the bank means that the casino goes bankrupt in one night.) Eighteen years after, Charles Deville did the same thing. Since then, the wheels are fabricated and do not contain any errors.
• The last successful cheating in roulette happened in 2004. A group of players developed a specific mobile app and a hidden laser scanner. They scanned the wheel in secret, sent the information to a computer by using their mobile phones and correctly predicted where the ball would land. They won millions of dollars in one night. The fun part was: they got caught in the end, but due to the legal loophole, they kept their winnings.
• Ever heard of the “Californian Roulette”? This variant is played with poker cards, instead of chips.

Best Online Casino Bonuses to Play Roulette Online

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Cash Back Bonus and Other Offers to Play Free Roulette Online

A cashback bonus will refund a certain part of your losses on a constant basis, i.e. every week. As can be guessed, free online casino games are not covered by this bonus; you must play & lose real money. There are also welcome and reload bonuses for roulette players; you can get a match bonus with them every time you make a deposit.

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Advantages of a Roulette Simulator

Using a simulator for real or free roulette will help you calculate probabilities and see what your actual chances of winning are. A simulator will spin the wheel thousands of times for every betting option, and you can analyze the results. In this way, you can see the actual chance of winning a straight bet, for example. You can also use a free online roulette simulator to practice and learn the rules.

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