Live Roulette

How to Play Live Roulette

Roulette is one of the easiest games to play at a casino. Based on luck, it’s simply a case of understanding the process and getting started. For a live roulette game, first, you need to look at the betting options and place a bet on the number or bet type (e.g. red/black or odd/even). 

Once all players have placed their bets, the dealer will spin the wheel and drop the ball onto it. The ball will land in one of the numbered pockets on the wheel and then the bets can be paid out. The dealer will check all the bets placed and sort out the payouts accordingly. All of this is streamed live from a studio directly to the device you’re accessing the game from. 

What to Look For in Live Roulette Games at Aussie Casinos 

With many different live roulette games on offer, choosing the best game to play is essential if you want to enjoy that immersive experience. This means checking which providers are offering the games, the quality of the stream and more. You should consider all of these factors before sitting at a live roulette table:

• Dealer: make sure they are professional and know their job. A smile can go a long way to making the experience more fun and you should see whether it’s possible to live chat during the game. 
• Studio setting: there are plenty of top-notch game providers with stunning studios for their live roulette games. If the game looks dark, unlit or simply just unprofessional, do not join, but look for another studio to play at.
• Transparency: top live roulette games will come from certified providers. This means that the games are checked for fairness, ensuring that the croupiers are operating the game fairly. These providers will also undergo auditing, which means that their payout percentage is also publicly available. 

Types of Live Roulette in Australia

There is a great variety of live roulette versions that can be streamed from the comfort of your home. But understanding what each one has to offer and how this fits with your particular game style is a must. Let’s look at some of the more popular live versions:

European

This is the most common version and still the most popular. It operates by following the standard rules and betting options. Check the betting table to see the inside and outside bets that are available. There are 37 pockets on the wheel and one zero (American differs by having 38 pockets, which include zero and double zero pockets). The RTP is one of the highest for casino games, with the casino edge just 2.7%. 

La Partage 

Associated with French roulette, the wheel setup and bets are identical to the European version. The only difference is the addition of the La Partage rule. Should you place an even-money bet and the ball lands on zero, you will get half your bet back. With this in mind, the house edge decreases even more than that of the European version, making this one of the fairest games at any online casino. 

Double Ball 

For something a little different when it comes to live roulette, this game has two balls in play spinning on the same wheel. You can bet twice on a single spin if both balls land on your chosen numbers. However, inside bets such as single numbers or split bets will only pay if both balls land on your selection. But, if it does, the payout is huge, jumping from the standard 35:1 for a single number bet to 1200:1. Outside bets like red/black or odd/even will payout even if only one ball lands in the category. This makes Double Ball a faster, more volatile version for players looking for more risk. 

Multipliers

This is one of the common trends and changes to live roulette games in recent years. It became popular with games like Lightning Roulette from Evolution. Evolution games are not available to Aussies, but there are plenty of other providers who have taken inspiration from this game, such as Pragmatic Live’s Mega Roulette or Quantum Roulette by Playtech. 

These games have multipliers added to payouts and spins. Before each spin, a few numbers are selected at random to be the ones with the multipliers added. The multiplier value varies each game, ranging from 50x to 500x, though Pragmatic Live’s Mega Roulette 3000 goes to 3000x. 

Typically, these multipliers are only applicable to straight-up bets (betting on a single number), so if you pick one number and it wins, your payout is boosted. However, if you bet on a number without a multiplier and that is the winner, instead of the usual 35:1 payout, this is lower at just 29:1. The RTP is lower than European too, but it’s a great option for anyone looking for a big jackpot.

Playing Live Roulette Online 

Live roulette is a lot of fun, offering a fully immersive experience where you can chat to other players and enjoy the real-casino feel. There are plenty of options to choose from, and with some flexible betting limits depending on the table, you can also bet as big or as small as you like. But, it’s a game of chance, so managing your bankroll is essential, as is picking a game that matches your style and budget.