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Live Roulette Guide at RollieBet96
How live roulette works, the different bet types, European vs American wheel differences, and what the house edge looks like on each bet.
RollieBet96 Guide · 5 min read · Updated October 2026
What Is Live Roulette?
Live roulette is a table game where a real dealer spins a physical wheel and drops a ball into it. The ball eventually settles into one of the numbered pockets, and bets placed on that number or its characteristics — colour, odd/even, range — win.
The live version streams the wheel and dealer in real time. You place bets via the interface during the betting window, the dealer spins the wheel, and the result is determined by where the ball lands.
Bet Types
Roulette bets are split into inside bets (specific numbers) and outside bets (broader outcomes).
Inside bets:
- Straight up — single number. Pays 35:1.
- Split — two adjacent numbers. Pays 17:1.
- Street — three numbers in a row. Pays 11:1.
- Corner — four numbers sharing a corner. Pays 8:1.
- Line — six numbers across two rows. Pays 5:1.
Outside bets:
- Red/Black — colour of the winning number. Pays 1:1.
- Odd/Even — odd or even number. Pays 1:1.
- Low/High — 1–18 or 19–36. Pays 1:1.
- Dozen — 1–12, 13–24 or 25–36. Pays 2:1.
- Column — one of three vertical columns. Pays 2:1.
Key Point
Outside bets win more often but pay less. Inside bets pay more but win less often. The house edge is the same regardless of which bet you choose on a European wheel.
European vs American Roulette
The most important distinction in roulette is the wheel type:
- European roulette — 37 pockets (0–36). House edge: 2.7%.
- American roulette — 38 pockets (0, 00, 1–36). House edge: 5.26%.
The extra double-zero (00) on the American wheel nearly doubles the house edge without changing the payouts. Always prefer European roulette when both are available.
Important
American roulette has a significantly higher house edge than European. Choose European roulette to keep the odds as low as possible.
Odds and Payouts
| Bet Type | Numbers Covered | Payout | House Edge (European) |
|---|
| Straight Up | 1 | 35:1 | 2.7% |
| Split | 2 | 17:1 | 2.7% |
| Street | 3 | 11:1 | 2.7% |
| Corner | 4 | 8:1 | 2.7% |
| Line | 6 | 5:1 | 2.7% |
| Dozen / Column | 12 | 2:1 | 2.7% |
| Red/Black, Odd/Even, Low/High | 18 | 1:1 | 2.7% |
Live Roulette FAQ
Is there a strategy that guarantees wins in roulette?
No. Roulette is a game of chance and every spin is independent. Betting systems like Martingale adjust your bet sizes but don't change the house edge or guarantee profit. Over enough spins, the house edge applies regardless of strategy.
What does "La Partage" mean in roulette?
La Partage is a rule in some European roulette variants where you recover half your even-money bet if the ball lands on zero. This reduces the house edge on even-money bets from 2.7% to 1.35%. Look for this rule when choosing a table.
Can I bet on every number at once?
You can place bets across many numbers simultaneously, but covering all numbers would guarantee a loss because the payouts are structured around the house edge. The maximum payout on any single number (35:1) is less than the 37 numbers on a European wheel.
How long does each roulette round take?
A typical live roulette round takes around 60–90 seconds from betting opening to result. The betting window is usually 20–30 seconds, followed by the spin and result announcement.
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