Roulette is a table game in which you bet on where a ball will land on a numbered wheel. This page covers the common variants, the basic rules and what to check at 32Red before you play. Because the result is random, the useful questions are which variant you are playing and what each bet pays.
Common roulette variants
The three main variants are European, American and French. European roulette has 37 pockets, numbered 0 to 36, with a single zero. American roulette adds a double zero for 38 pockets, which gives the house a larger edge. French roulette uses the single-zero wheel with its own table layout and betting terms.
Which of these appear at 32Red can change, so check the lobby for the table you want and read its rules before you bet. Some tables add extra bet options or side bets, so the layout can differ even within one variant. Live tables and game shows are covered on the live casino page, and a single named table is explained on the Immersive Roulette page.
Rules in short
You place chips on single numbers, small groups or outside bets such as red or black, odd or even, and high or low. The wheel is spun and the ball settles in a pocket. Bets that include that number are paid at the odds for the bet type, and the others are lost. Outside bets cover many numbers and pay less, while a bet on a single number pays more and hits less often.
Betting is open for a set period before each spin, and once the ball is released no more chips can be placed. Each table shows its minimum and maximum stake for inside and outside bets, so read those before you choose a bet type.
No betting system changes the odds. Raising stakes after a loss or following patterns on past results does not affect the next spin, which is random. It only changes how much you can lose.
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Computer or live roulette
Computer roulette uses a random number generator, plays at once and lets you set your own pace. Live roulette streams a dealer and a physical wheel in real time, with a betting window for each round. Table limits and bet options vary between the two. The result is random either way. If you plan to play on a phone, see the mobile version page.
Practical points
Learn the bet types and check the table limits before you stake anything. Choose a stake you are comfortable losing, and set a deposit limit first. Do not raise your bets to win back a loss. The welcome bonus has its own terms, and T&Cs apply.
