Roulette is a casino game in which a ball settles in one numbered pocket of a spinning wheel, and you place bets on where it will land. Before each spin you choose your bets, then the result decides which bets win. This page explains the common variants, the basic rules, how computer and live dealer versions differ, and some practical points to check before you play at VoodooDreams.
Common roulette variants
Three versions appear most often in online casinos. European roulette has one zero and 37 pockets in total. American roulette adds a second zero, giving 38 pockets. French roulette also uses 37 pockets and usually includes special rules for even-money bets when the ball lands on zero.
The names of these versions may be shown differently from one casino to another, so check which ones VoodooDreams offers before you play. Look at the table rules in the game information as well, because limits and special rules can differ between tables of the same variant.
How the rules work
You place chips on the table before the wheel spins. Inside bets cover single numbers or small groups of numbers and pay higher amounts. Outside bets cover larger groups, such as red or black, odd or even, or dozens, and pay less. A straight-up bet on one number pays 35 to 1 on the stake, plus the stake back.
Once the wheel stops, the winning pocket is announced and all bets are settled. Each spin is independent: earlier results do not change the chances on the next one. Betting systems such as Martingale, where you double the stake after each loss, do not change the odds. They only change how your balance moves, and a losing run can still exhaust your funds.
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Computer roulette and live tables
In the computer version, a random number generator picks the winning pocket, and the spin is animated on screen. You play alone at your own pace, and the rules and payouts are set by the game itself. The result is produced in the same way for every player.
In the live version, a real wheel is streamed from a studio, and a dealer runs the table. You place bets through the game interface while watching the spin. The bets and payouts match the computer version of the same variant. Live tables have their own minimum and maximum stakes, which are shown before you join. For live games, see the live casino section.
Practical points before you play
Read the table limits and the bet types before you sit down, so you know the minimum and maximum stake. Choose a stake that you are comfortable losing, and set a budget for the session before you start. Taking regular breaks helps you keep track of time and money.
Roulette results are random, so no bet or pattern can predict the next spin. If you want more information about keeping play controlled, visit the safer gambling page.
