Roulette is one of the simplest casino table games. You place bets on where a ball will land on a numbered wheel, and each round is decided by that result. People searching for roulette at Betti usually want to know which versions are available, how the rules work and whether a dealer or a computer runs the game. This page covers those points in order.
Common roulette variants
Most roulette games come in three common variants. European roulette uses a single zero, so the wheel has 37 pockets. American roulette adds a double zero, giving 38 pockets, and that extra pocket gives the house a bigger edge. French roulette also has 37 pockets and adds special rules for even-money bets when the ball lands on zero.
Some tables add side features or different table limits, so the same game name can play differently from one table to the next.
Before you play, check which roulette versions Betti offers and read the rules and limits shown before you place a bet.
How a round of roulette works
Each round starts with bets. You can bet on a single number, a group of numbers, red or black, odd or even, or high or low. Once betting closes, the wheel is spun and the ball settles in one pocket. Bets that match the winning pocket are paid at the odds set for that bet type. All other bets on the table lose.
Inside bets cover a few numbers and pay more when they win. Outside bets cover larger groups and win more often, but they pay less per unit staked.
Results are random. The wheel has no memory of earlier spins, so a run of red does not make black more likely next time. This is why no betting system, such as doubling your stake after each loss, can change the odds. A system can change how your balance moves during a session, but it does not change the expected result of each bet.
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RNG tables and live dealer games
In a computer version, a random number generator decides the result of each spin, and the game runs at the pace set by the software. In a live dealer game, a real wheel is spun in a studio and streamed to you, and you place bets through the same kind of interface. The rules of the wheel are the same in both cases, but the live game adds a human dealer and a slower pace.
If you prefer a dealer, see our guide to live casino games. Live rounds take longer to play out, so set your limit before you sit down.
Practical tips before you play
Read the rules and the table limits before you join a table. Choose a stake that fits a budget you can afford to lose, and decide how much time and money you will spend before you start. Stopping at a set point is much easier than deciding in the middle of a losing run.
If you play on a phone, the mobile version guide covers what to check first. If play starts to feel like a problem, the safer gambling page explains where to get support.
