LIVE ROULETTE

The queen of all casino games is undoubtedly the game of roulette. This popular game is a staple in any successful online casino and is often available in many variants like Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette or the fan-favourite Classic Roulette. The best roulette casinos around feature multiple live roulette tables provided by industry leaders like Evolution and LiveG24. Hosted by professional live dealers, each game of live roulette recreates the ambience of authentic, land-based casino gameplay but removes the added pressures of a real setting. Players can grab a virtual seat anywhere and at any time, even on the go using a mobile device!

LIVE DEALER ROULETTE

The premise of the game is rather simple: place the wager of your choice before the dealer calls “No more bets” and watch the roulette wheel spin! Should the ball land on one of the numbers covered by your wager, you will enjoy the respective payout. At EnergyCasino, players can choose one of the vibrant live dealer roulette tables and enjoy unparalleled casino gameplay with betting options for every playstyle and bankroll. With so many roulette games to choose from, let’s have a look at the history of roulette, the game’s rules and where you can find the best online casino live roulette tables.

ROULETTE HISTORY

Much like in the case of most modern casino games, the origins of roulette cannot be ascertained. Some speculate that the earliest roulette-like game was played as an ancient Chinese board game with a square layout and animal figurines. Sounds like a long shot! Much more similar games existed in Ancient Rome and Greece, where gambling was a very popular pastime amongst warring soldiers. In Greece, the game was played using a round shield and an arrow on the ground before it. The wheel was labelled with symbols around the edge, laid down on the ground and spun around. Players would bet on which symbol would stop in front of the arrow — sounds pretty close to modern-day roulette, doesn’t it?

The game, as we know it today, can be traced back to 18th-century France. The name itself can be translated from French as ‘little wheel’. The earliest games of European roulette showed up in 1796, described in the novel La Roulette, ou le Jour by Jaques Lablee. However, French roulette was also mentioned as early as 1758 in an official handbook of regulations for settling in New France (Quebec). Gambling was incredibly popular amongst the French, and incredibly illegal. Two successful businessmen and gamblers — Francois and Louis Blanc — are credited with the removal of the double-zero pocket and the introduction of European roulette to German casinos in 1842.

Since then, the popularity of the game exploded! By the 19th century, the game has spread far and wide across Europe and North America, cementing its place as one of the most-played casino games of all time. American casinos preferred the double-zero wheel, mostly due to the higher house edge, and the game eventually evolved into American roulette.

ROULETTE RULES

It’s no wonder that this game conquered the world and withstood the test of time - it’s super entertaining to watch and just as fun to play. The game consists of a single roulette wheel, lined with numbered pockets, and a single ball. Players can make wagers on a variety of markets, such as odd or even, high or low, the colour, or even bet on entire rows and columns of numbers. In live roulette the dealer, often referred to as the croupier, is responsible for overseeing gameplay and managing the wheel. The live dealer will call out when it is time to place your bets and when that time frame elapses. Then, the dealer will spin the wheel in one direction and launch the ball across its rim in another. As the ball runs along the edge, it will gradually lose the momentum and descend into one of the numbered pockets. The winning number and colour are determined by the ball’s final location. The round then concludes, the ball is removed, and a new round of betting will open.

That’s all there is to it! Before diving in for a spin, the most important thing of note is the variety of roulette wheels, their respective rules of play and the varied house edge. There are three main categories of roulette: European (the golden standard), American and French. In standard roulette, there are 37 pockets and a single zero, giving the house an edge of 2.7%. In American roulette, the house boasts a higher edge of 5.26% due to the addition of an extra pocket, the double-zero. French roulette uses the same, single-zero wheel but also offered additional rules that may help players reduce the house edge. The rules are la partage and en prison; the former will give back half of the wager on a lost outside bet when the ball lands on zero, and the latter offers the player a choice between pocketing half the wager or make the same bet again in the same circumstances. The bet then becomes locked (imprisoned) and a loss will result in a forfeiture of the entire wager. The rules regarding a second “zero win” may differ, but it is widely accepted that French roulette is slightly more advantageous to the player, since the house edge can be reduced to 1.35%.

Since the emergence of live roulette, online casinos strive to offer a great variety of roulette wheels for every taste and playstyle. You can play live roulette with other players at a Live Casino or enjoy First Person RNG roulette games at your own pace. At EnergyCasino, you’ll find exceptional live roulette online tables hosted by professional live dealers. Each Live Casino table is streamed using high-quality HD cameras and state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure that your casino experience is authentic, entertaining and polished to perfection. You will also find a straightforward user interface, which includes a detailed breakdown of the rules, and a Live Chat function that allows you to chat with fellow players and the live dealer.

TYPES OF BETS IN LIVE ROULETTE

Most live roulette tables offer similar betting options, including inside and outside bets. When you play roulette live, keep in mind that all wagers must be placed using real money. The only way to enjoy free roulette is through the free-to-play demos. The availability of demos is subject to geographical restrictions and age verification. If you already have access to demos, you’ll be able to enjoy the game using virtual funds. All wagers and winnings in demos are entirely virtual, they will not be credited to or deducted from your real account balance.

When you’re ready to grab that seat and throw your chips on the table, take a look at the betting markets below to see how you can maximise the efficiency of your betting. Players can experiment by placing wagers on a single number, adjacent numbers or colour. Live roulette is a game of chance, all outcomes are entirely independent of previous spins; thus, winning a wager on roulette can never be guaranteed! Please play responsibly.

Here are some of common inside bets players will often see in live roulette:

• Straight Up — a wager placed on a single number, such as 16.
• Split — if you want to place a wager on two numbers simultaneously, you can place your chip(s) on the line between the two numbers (horizontally or vertically).
• Street/Three-Line — a bet on three numbers on the same row, or “Street”, such as 1, 2, 3 or 4, 5, 6.
• Six-Line — a bet placed on six numbers across two rows, made by placing the chip(s) on the intersection between the two rows.
• Corner Bet — a bet where the chips are placed at the central corner where four numbers intersect on the table, like 1, 2, 4, 5.

Outside bets are a bit easier to follow and are recommended for newer players, as they are generally considered to be safer. These bets cover a wider range of numbers than inside bets or an entire colour. Outside bets often have lower payouts, but also provide a slightly higher chance of winning a spin. Here are some of the common outside bets in live roulette:

• Red/Black — a bet on 18 red or black numbers, the wager will cover ALL numbers of that colour.
• Even/Odd — a wager placed on 18 even or odd numbers.
• Low/1-18 — a bet placed on the numbers 1 through 18.
• High/19-36 — a bet placed on the numbers 19 through 36.
• Column — a wager placed on one of the three columns, each one covering 12 numbers.
• Dozen — a bet placed on one of the three dozens on the roulette table. The dozens are 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36.

The odds of winning a particular wager may differ based on the roulette variant, but generally remain the same. Before you begin, research wagering strategies and check out the game’s rules to help you make informed and responsible decisions anytime you play roulette live or at a brick-and-mortar casino. To make the most of your wagers, don’t forget to have a look at the EnergyCasino casino bonus Promotions page and grab a Live Casino bonus (subject to availability). You may find fantastic cashback rewards or an action-packed Live Casino tournaments where you can win cash, a No Deposit Bonus or extra bonus funds to enjoy on your favourite table and card games. On top of that, our Welcome Bonus offers an unparalleled introduction to your Live Casino journey!

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