You’ll learn everything you need to know about how to play, the different types of roulette bet you can place, the history of the game and the different roulette variations you can find online today.
How To Play Mobile Roulette
- Place Bets – Tap the screen to place your chips.
- Spin – Hit button to get the dealer to spin the wheel.
- Outcome – The ball will land on a number.
- Payout – The game automatically pays your winnings.
I’ll be explaining each step in detail throughout this guide.
Obviously, before you can play you first need to choose and sign up for an online casino. So once you’re ready to start, here’s a list of the best mobile roulette casinos.
You don’t need to download or install any additional apps or pieces of software. In fact, the only thing you need to worry about is making sure your internet connection is stable.
Once you’ve selected the type of game you want to play, simply tilt your device into landscape mode, select your chips and place your bets! You’ll then get to watch the action unfold in front of your eyes!
How Roulette Works
The basic idea of the game is that a dealer spins the roulette wheel and drops a ball in. The wheel is made up of 37 (or sometimes 38) numbered sections. You are trying to predict which number the ball lands on.
It really is as simple as that.
There are lots of different ways to do that though. So first, let’s look at the different bets you can place on roulette.
Different Types Of Roulette Bets
You’ll find many different types of bet available at the Roulette table – and below, I’m going to walk you through some of the most common ones. I’ll show you the payout for each type of bet, and where to place your chips.
Straight-Up Number Bet
If you want the chance of winning more than just 100% of your stake, straight-up number betting is another type of bet you may be interested in. On the Roulette table you’ll see that you can place chips on all the numbers.
Straight-up number betting is just that; you place chips on specific numbers. The payout for these bets is 35/1, so if you place a $1 bet and win, you’ll receive $1 + $35 back. This is the highest payout available in roulette.
Split Bet
The split bet covers two numbers. The chip is placed on the line between the two numbers you want to cover. The numbers must be next to each other on the grid, either horizontally or vertically.
In this example, two split bets have been placed. The first covers 5 and 5, the second covers 9 and 12. We’ll win if any of those four numbers come up. You can place as many bets as you like, covering all different combinations.
Street Bet
The street bet covers any row of 3 numbers on the grid.
To make this bet you need to place your chip on the outside border of the row of numbers. In this example, a street bet has been placed which covers the row 7, 8 and 9 with a single chip.
In some games this bet is known as a Trio or a Side Bet, but all these terms mean the same thing.
Corner Bet
The corner bet covers a group of four numbers. The numbers must be grouped together in a square on the grid.
To make a corner bet, place your chip(s) on the corner of all four numbers, so that it overlaps each one. In this example a corner bet has been placed which covers 19, 20, 22 and 23.
Line Bet
The line bet covers two rows of three, a total of six numbers. The rows must be next to each other.
Your chip(s) must be placed on the outside border, overlapping the two rows you want to bet on. In this example, a line bet has been placed which covers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Our bet wins if any of those numbers come up.
Line bets are also sometimes known as “six number bets.”
Column Bet
The roulette column bet is the first of the “outside bets” which you can place on any version of the game.
It covers a “column” of twelve numbers on the grid. Even though the numbers can sometimes appear horizontally depending on the layout of the game.
In the example above, a bet has been placed on the middle “column” of numbers, i.e. 2, 5, 8, 11 etc. Our bet wins if any number in this column comes up.
Dozens Bet
The dozens bet is a way of betting on sequential groups of numbers. You have three options here. 1st 12 covers numbers 1-12, 2nd 12 covers numbers 13-24 and 3rd 12 covers numbers 25-36.
In this example a bet has been placed on 1st 12, so we’ll win if any of the numbers between 1 and 12 come up.
Odd or Even Bet
A simple bet that pays even money. You’re betting on whether the number will be odd or even.
To make this bet, just place your chip(s) over the words “odd” or “even” on the outside of the grid. This example shows a green chip placed on Even.
There are 18 odd and 18 even numbers on the wheel, so both outcomes have an equal chance of winning. The zero doesn’t win in either case.
High or Low Bet
This is another straightforward bet in which you predict whether the number will be low (1-18) or high (19-36). In this example, the orange chip has been placed on 19-36, so we’re betting high.
As with all of the even money bets, the zero isn’t counted.
Red or Black Bet
This is another even money bet, and one of the most popular and best known roulette bets. You simply choose whether the number will be red or black.
To make this bet, just place your chip over the red or black symbol (in this case a diamond) on the outside of the grid. This example shows an orange chip placed on red.
Place Your Bets
So now we’ve covered all the main bets you can make when you play roulette. Don’t worry if you can’t remember them all, just choose a few that interest you and start playing with those. You’ll soon pick it up.
If you like, you can place more than one chip on the same bet, or you can place different sized chips on different bets, for the same spin. There are hundreds of different combinations available. So play around and see what suits you best.
Don’t worry if you make a mistake or change your mind. There’s always an undo button to cancel your last bet, or a clear button to remove all your chips from the board and start again.
Spin The Wheel
To do that, simply tap or click the spin button. The colour or location may vary depending on what casino or software you’re using, but it will usually be very obvious and might look something like this.
Note: There is sometimes an option to hold the button for “auto spin” but I don’t recommend you use that at first, at least until you’ve got the hang of how the game works.
The Outcome
When you click the button, you’ll see the wheel spin and the ball get dropped. After a few seconds, it’ll settle on one of the numbers and you’ll know the result.
The game will display a close up to show you which number the ball landed on, and the “dealer” will also add a peg on the grid to confirm.
Here’s what it looks like on tablet. This time, 18 was the winning number. So I’m glad I placed that bet on Red! Winning feels good.
Payout
The mobile roulette software handles the payout automatically. My bet on red was settled at even money, and my winnings were instantly credited back to my account.
You then have the option to play another spin, or go back to the lobby and try another game.
Most Popular Bets For Beginners
The different options might seem overwhelming if you’ve never played roulette before. So what are the best bets in roulette for beginners? Here’s what I did when I was first learning how to play the game, hopefully this will help you out.
Even-Money Bets
Even-money bets are the most popular type of bet placed, and they’re also one of the easiest. As you can probably tell from their name, the bets award an even-money payout – so, if you were to bet $5 and win, you would receive $5 + $5 back in return. There’s a few different types of even-money bets, including red/black, odds/evens, and 1-18/19-36. I’d also recommend placing even-money bets on the colours, as they’re incredibly easy – and fun!
Thirds Or 2/1 Bets
This type of bet is quite similar to the even-money bets I showed you a moment ago. They offer slightly better odds, however – with a slight increase in risk. Instead of betting on a “one or the other” outcome, you’re betting on a third of the Roulette wheel coming in. If it does, you’ll be awarded a 2/1 payout. This means a $5 bet would return $5 + $10.
Tier Bets
Look at the Roulette table and you’ll see three “tier” sections. These are: Les Voisins du zéro, Tiers du Cylindre and Orphelins. You’ll notice that each of these tiers contains a specific set of numbers. If you place a bet on one of the tier sections, you’ll essentially be betting on all of the numbers covered in that tier. If that number then lands, you win a payout.
Neighbor Bets
Neighbour bets are generally placed by more experienced Roulette players. If you’ve ever been to a land-based casino, you may well have seen players shouting at the dealer, telling them to place their chips. A Neighbour bet covers one number, and the two numbers either side of it; this means it covers a total of 5 numbers.
That’s just a small selection of the Roulette bets you’ll find at the table. One thing I should point out is that the types of bet available to you can vary depending on which variation of the game you’re playing. However, the bets above are available at virtually all Roulette tables.
The Rules & Etiquette Of Roulette
Roulette’s popularity can largely be attributed to its simplicity. The game is incredibly easy-to-play, straightforward – and I’m now going to cover some of the main things you need to know before playing.
At the Roulette table you can place chips on any part of the table you like – providing they match one of the bet types I described earlier. Generally speaking, at a land based casino you’ll have around 30-60 seconds to place your bets. Even once the dealer has spun the wheel you can still place bets. When the betting time is up, the dealer will announce “no more bets please.”
However, another advantage of playing on your mobile is that there is no time limit. You are in control, and the wheel doesn’t spin until you press the button. That means you get as long as you like to decide on which bets you want, and where to place you chips.
If you’re playing at land-based casinos, it’s also very important that you don’t touch any chips on the table other than yours. You should also be careful not to touch any chips at the end of the round until the dealer has completed payouts. I should point out though, that when you’re playing online you don’t need to worry about anything like this as it’s all handled automatically by the Roulette software.
When you’re ready to play, you simply need to select what chips you’d like to put down on the table. Once you’re ready for the wheel to spin, simply hit the “spin” button and the game will begin.
Most Popular Roulette Variations
As with many games, Roulette doesn’t take just one form – it’s available in a number of formats and variations. These often change depending where in the world you’re playing, and in this section I’m going to take a look at the three most well-known Roulette variations.
European Roulette
European Roulette is the most popular variation of the game you’ll find online, and it’s offered at virtually all online casinos. The European Roulette wheel contains 37 numbers in total, ranging from 0 to 36. The house edge varies, depending on which rules are played – but generally it’s set at around 2.63%. European Roulette is the game most commonly found at land-based casinos too – especially in Europe.
American Roulette
American Roulette takes much of its inspiration from European Roulette. The game looks almost identical – except for a couple of key differences. First, there’s one additional segment on the wheel – a double zero. This alone is enough to change the RTP quite significantly – and American Roulette tables tend to be fixed at around 5.26%. Many American Roulette tables also have slightly different betting rules/limits. Before playing, it’s always worth having a read of the game rules to know exactly how the game works.
American Roulette games can be found frequently online and at US-based land-based casinos. It’s quite rare to find American Roulette at European land-based casinos, but some of the bigger venues in capital cities will offer it.
French Roulette
French Roulette is perhaps the best Roulette game to play – if you get the chance – as it offers the lowest house edge, by far. Most French Roulette tables have a house edge of just 1.32% – so you can see why it’s a popular choice of game with players.
Again, French Roulette looks and feels much like its European and American counterparts, but there’s one core difference which is what impacts the RTP. If you place an even-money bet and the ball lands in the zero section, half of your bet is refunded to you. This applies no matter how much money you’ve staked. As you can imagine, French Roulette isn’t as widely available as European Roulette – due to the lower house edge.
However, I would always advise that you take the time to try and find French Roulette as the odds are significantly better.
Other Roulette Variations
When I was putting this Roulette guide together I also came across a number of other variations of Roulette. These aren’t as common as the three types I showed you above – and they’re typically seen more as novelty games. However, they can be quite a bit of fun to play, and I’m going to go into details about them below.
Mini Roulette
As the name suggests, Mini Roulette is a miniature version of the game. The wheel has less numbers, and subsequently there are less betting options available to you. I found that it’s completely developer-dependant as to how many numbers are on the wheel in Mini Roulette games – but I believe the general “rule of thumb” for developers is to use a 10-number format; 0-9.
Multi-Wheel Roulette
One of the newest Roulette formats I’ve come across is multi-wheel Roulette. This allows you – the player – to place bets on multiple Roulette wheels at once, from placing just one bet. The most common number of Roulette wheels used in Multi-Wheel Roulette is three – although I’ve seen some developers use as many as eight.
You place bets across the Roulette table as normal – except your bet is split equally between the number of wheels that are in play. Let’s say you placed a $3 bet on a number; this would be split into three separate $1 bets, with each bet riding on a different wheel.
Progressive Jackpot Roulette
Progressive Roulette is one of the cooler game variations I’ve come across, and – as the name suggests – it has a progressive jackpot attached. These progressive jackpots can range into the multi-million-dollar range, allowing you the chance to win life-changing sums of money from a relatively small stake.
Each developer that offers progressive Roulette has slightly different precursors for winning the jackpot. Some, for example, I found would award the jackpot if the same number dropped in seven times in a row, while others require you to actually place a special side bet.
No-Zero Roulette
I first remember seeing No-Zero Roulette offered a few years ago – some of the UK’s major bookmakers started offering it. At the time, I thought it was a bit too good to be true – but in actuality, it’s one of the best versions of the game you can play.
No-Zero Roulette simply doesn’t contain the number zero. This means that when you place even-money bets (like betting on red or black, for example), it’s a true 50/50 chance. While this doesn’t mean the odds are in your favour of winning, they do mean they’re not leaning against you either.
Find Out More Or Play Roulette Now
That’s just a small selection of the various Roulette variations I came across online. There are many more – and developers will often try to come up with their own unique take on the game to attract new players. For example, we have a separate guide to live dealer roulette, which is a very popular option for mobile gamblers.
I hope this guide has been useful and that you now feel confident starting to play roulette on your mobile. Don’t forget to check out some of our other guides to learn more about the game. Our article on roulette strategy is a good one to read next.
And remember, if you’re ready to play now, check out the best real money roulette apps and find a great place to start.
Good luck, I hope your numbers come up!
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