Roulette Around the World

Roulette is one of the world’s most popular casino table games. Dating back to the 18th century, it’s one of the oldest table games too. The enduring appeal of roulette is due largely to its simplicity. Bet on one or several numbers and if the ball lands on your number, you’re a winner.

There are no airs and graces with roulette. What you see is what you get. However, there are several nuances when it comes to the way the game is played around the world. Whether it’s subtle rule tweaks or even the game’s setting, let’s explore the nuances of roulette games across the regions.

European Roulette

European roulette is one of the most played versions of roulette, both online and offline. It’s also known as ‘single zero’ roulette, as a European roulette wheel only contains one green zero pocket.

With only one green zero pocket on the European roulette wheel, the house edge of this version is capped at 97.30%. In European roulette, there are five types of ‘outside’ and ‘inside’ bets you can place on various outcomes.

American Roulette

American roulette was established by casino operators as a twist on the popular European roulette version. In a bid to drive revenues, American roulette was devised with not one but two green pockets on the wheel – a single zero and a double zero – as well as the numbered pockets of one to 36.

The addition of the extra double zero pocket increases the house edge, with an expected return to player (RTP) percentage of 94.74% over the long term.

French Roulette

French roulette is considered the most authentic version of this wheel-based table game by roulette connoisseurs. Given that the game was conceived in France, it’s likely they are correct. French roulette is the most competitive version of roulette you’ll find anywhere online or offline.

It consists of additional rules known as ‘La Partage’ and ‘En Prison’. With La Partage, whenever the ball lands in the green zero pocket, all wagers on even-money outcomes have 50% of the stake returned to players. The En Prison rule is also centred on even-money bets. Whenever the ball lands in the green zero pocket, all even-money bets are voided and can be allowed to ride for the next spin.

Arabic Roulette

Arabic roulette carries the same rules as European and French roulette, with only one green zero pocket in play. Arabic roulette is one of the most popular live dealer roulette games online, with its plush Arabian-style studio, complete with native speaking Arabic dealers.

Deutsches Roulette

German roulette enthusiasts can now get their fix of roulette action with live dealer games operated by German-speaking hosts. Deutsches roulette is built upon the classic European roulette game, with single-zero action in stylish live casino studio surroundings.

Greek Roulette

Our partners Evolution Gaming have put together Greek roulette tables for live casino players, with dealers hired to host Greek users that speak in their mother tongue. Greek roulette is also based heavily on the European roulette wheel, with live HD-quality streams and multiple camera angles.

Indian Roulette

Indian roulette is another regional variant targeting India-based roulette players. Played on a conventional single-zero roulette wheel, Indian roulette games are hosted by Indian dealers in traditional Indian dress. Male dealers will be in silk sherwani, while female dealers will be dressed in purple saris for authenticity.

Japanese Roulette

For a true taste of Asia, Japanese roulette is a fast-growing variant of live dealer roulette. Set within opulent, zen-like Japanese surroundings, you’ll find male and female Japanese dealers on hand to take your roulette bets.

Italian Roulette

Enjoy Italian roulette games with live dealer tables hosted by Italian dealers. Available on mobile and desktop, Italian roulette is based on European roulette tables, which are single-zero and carry a return to player (RTP) percentage of 97.30%.

Svensk Roulette

Calling all Swedes! Your very own Svensk roulette tables await you. Live casino providers like Evolution have prepared Svensk roulette tables with Swedish-speaking dealers managing the action on these European roulette-style wheels.

Turkish Roulette

Enjoy your favourite European-style roulette games with live dealers speaking native Turkish. These localised games are operated in familiar surroundings, with Turkish aesthetics and music helping to create the mood of a typical Turkish roulette game.

Romanian Roulette

Feel like you’re playing roulette in the heart of Bucharest with Romanian roulette tables. These live dealer games are managed by Romanian-speaking dealers to help you feel at home. Played using single-zero roulette wheels, you can adopt the same strategies here as you would in European roulette.

Spanish Roulette

Spanish-speaking roulette players will enjoy the live casino experience of Spanish roulette. Set within professional casino studios, all our Spanish roulette tables are managed by Spanish-speaking dealers, ideal for those in Mediterranean and Latin American nations.

Dutch Roulette

Dutch roulette features Dutch-speaking live croupiers and dealers, tailoring the roulette action to players in the Netherlands. Dutch roulette has the same rules and regulations as European roulette, which is a single-zero game.