Enjoy Online Roulette Games at PlayUK

PlayUK has the best selection of online roulette games, giving you a fair chance of winning each time you place your bets and watch the ball spin around the wheel.

Online roulette in the UK is enduringly popular, thanks to how easy it is to learn and the many different bets you can place. Lower risk, high risk, multiple bets or just one chip at a time; it’s really up to you.

Let’s explore how online roulette games work and offer some tips and strategies to help you get the most from your gaming sessions at PlayUK, our trusted and fully licensed UK casino.

Online Roulette in the UK: How It Works

Your goal in online roulette games is simple: correctly guess in which numbered pocket the ball lands when the spinning roulette wheel slows down to a stop. Get it right, and you’ll win a payout according to the type of bet you placed. More on that to come.

Table layout

First, you need to understand the roulette table layout. You’ll see a grid of 36 numbers, 1 to 36, split between red and black colours, in 12 rows of 3. There’s also the number 0, which sits across the top row.

These positions are for ‘inside bets’, where you place a chip over a single number, or straddle a group of numbers, like two neighbouring ones, a single or double row (known as a street) or a square of four numbers (corner bet).

Around the outside edge of the table are segments for the ‘outside bets’. These are always lower risk, because you’re betting on a far larger group of numbers to come in. Choose from red or black, odd or even, one of three dozen, or 1-18 and 19-36.

Note that the green zero is unique. You can back it as a single number only, but its real purpose is to forfeit all your other bets when it lands. It’s this occurrence that gives the casino its house edge.

Wheel

The iconic roulette wheel consists of 37 segments, one for each of the 36 numbers, plus the green zero. The croupier first spins the wheel, then spins the white ball in the space above it. As the wheel slows, the ball bounces around until it settles into one of the 37 pockets.
If you’ve backed the single number or a group that includes this number, you’ll win a payout.

How to play in simple steps

Playing online roulette games is straightforward:

• Each round begins with the croupier inviting you to place your bets
• The croupier announces ‘no more bets’, and spins the wheel
• They announce the winning number when the ball nestles in a pocket
• If you win, you receive your winning chips, and the next round begins

Understanding Odds in Online Roulette Games

Online roulette really is a risk-reward casino game. You can place riskier bets that come with large payouts, or take the safer route and go for outside bets with just under a 50/50 chance of winning.
You can group all your choices into inside or outside bet types, and they each come with the odds in our payout table.

Bet Name	What You’re Betting On	Payout
Inside Bets
Straight-up	A single number bet	35:1
Split	Two side-by-side numbers	17:1
Street	Three numbers in a row	11:1
Corner	Four numbers in a square	8:1
Six Line	Six numbers over 2 rows	5:1
Outside Bets
Column	A column of 12 numbers	2:1
Dozen	The first, second or third set of 12 numbers	2:1
Red or Black	All red or black positions	1:1
Even or Odd	All odd or even numbers	1:1
1-18 or 19-36	All high or low numbers	1:1

Remember, if the ball lands on zero, you’ll lose all your bets, unless you placed a bet on zero to come in.

This is the house edge: while a payout on red or black, for example, is 1:1, the chances of winning are not 50/50; they are around 48.65%. Over the course of millions of rounds, the zero pocket means the return to player in European Roulette is 97.3%, a house edge of 2.7%.

Types of Online Roulette Games at PlayUK

PlayUK offers plenty of roulette games, each with subtle differences in gameplay.

European Roulette

This is the most popular game version, and one we’ve based our guide and payouts on so far. The key difference is that there’s one green zero segment. Try:

• European Roulette (Games Global)
• 10p Roulette (Gamevy)
• 3D European Roulette (Iron Dog)

American Roulette

In American Roulette, there’s an additional pocket for double zero. This changes the odds because now two pockets will forfeit your other bets. Accordingly, the house edge increases to 5.26% from 2.7% in the European version. We have fewer American Roulette games. Try:

• American Roulette Live From the MGM Grand (Playtech)

French Roulette

Brings a new dimension by adding La Partage or En Prison, which can bring more favourable outcomes and reduce the house edge to 1.35%.

En Prison: If you bet on an even money segment, like red or black, and the ball lands on zero, your bet remains for one spin. If you win the next spin, you get your stake back.

La Partage: In this case, if the ball lands on zero, you get half your bet back straight away Our French roulette games include:

• French Roulette (Playtech)
• French Roulette Gold (Evolution)

Novelty Roulette Games

Fun roulette game alternatives fuse other well-known casino formats with traditional roulette action. Why not give these titles a go at PlayUK?

• Breaking Bad Roulette Mega Fire Blaze (Playtech)
• 9 Masks of Fire Roulette Epic Strike (Games Global)
• Space Invaders Roulette (Inspired)

Virtual vs Live Casino Roulette

At PlayUK, you can choose between playing virtual online roulette games, which use random number generators to ensure a fair result, or engaging live casino games, streamed to your device from our studio, where real croupiers spin a roulette wheel.

The virtual games are generally faster because it’s just you playing, so once you place your bets, you can hit spin to spin the wheel. In live games, you must wait for the croupier to close the betting window.

Virtual Roulette	Live Casino Roulette
Super fast	Slower paced
Wider stake selection	Usually start at slightly higher stakes
Use random number generators	Spins of a real roulette wheel

Online Roulette Games Strategy

Above all else, roulette is a game of luck; there’s nothing you can do to influence which number the ball lands on, so you can’t improve your chances of winning.

But you can make choices when it comes to your bet sizing and what types of bets you place. This will significantly change how long your sessions can be and how much funds you’ll have while playing.

Online Roulette Games Strategy

Above all else, roulette is a game of luck; there’s nothing you can do to influence which number the ball lands on, so you can’t improve your chances of winning.

But you can make choices when it comes to your bet sizing and what types of bets you place. This will significantly change how long your sessions can be and how much funds you’ll have while playing.

Manage Your Bankroll

This is the big one. If you’ve got £50 in your PlayUK account, don’t go placing larger bets on each spin. Bet a £5 chip each time, and a losing streak will drain all your money. You’ll either have to reload your account or stop playing.

It’s much better to bet small, say 50p a spin in this case. Then, if luck is not on your side, you won’t have a big dent in your account.

Place Bets With Better Odds

Winning straight-up bets (betting on a single number) brings the best wins in online roulette games, with a payout of 35:1. But while that sounds tempting, the odds are long for a reason: it’s unlikely to happen. You could burn through a big chunk of your roll backing a single number before it lands.

We suggest you place your chips on even-money bets to begin with, like red or black, or odd or even. These bets payout 1:1, but there’s nearly a 50% chance of winning, keeping your account size ticking over.
At the very least, mix up your bets on each spin so that some 50/50 shots have a chance to mitigate potential losses.

Be Careful With Progressive Betting

You might know about progressive betting strategies like Martingale, which some think is a foolproof way to profit in roulette. It’s not.

The system requires you to double your even-money bets if you lose. And to keep doubling until you win again. Eventually, of course, you will win a round and recoup all your cash, but please note that long losing streaks are not unusual, and doubling your bet each time will destroy your bankroll rapidly.

Don’t Chase Losses

It’s not just roulette; this goes for all betting: don’t chase your losses. If you’re on a losing streak, don’t increase your stakes or play more than you usually would to try to make the money back.

Instead, accept that you’re not having any luck, and keep your remaining money to try again another time. The flip side is that if you’re on a winning streak, it’s a good idea to stop so that your bankroll grows.

Mobile Roulette Games

Roulette, like all the games at PlayUK, works superbly on any device. The screen size adapts to your phone or tablet automatically, and it’s a breeze to place your bets before watching the spinning roulette wheel.

We’ve put mobile casino gaming at the heart of what we do, which is why you’ll find plenty of payment methods to suit you, like Apple Pay or PayViaPhone.

Why Play Online Roulette at PlayUK?

One word: trust. ProgressPlay Ltd, a long-standing company in the casino space, operates PlayUK. It is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) under account number 39335.

This licence, from one of the strictest gambling regulatory bodies in the world, means you know we treat you fairly and with respect. All your data and funds are safe, and all our games are independently tested. Our game developer partners are also under the same regulations.

Play Roulette Responsibly

One of the promises we make under our UKGC licence is to promote responsible gambling, and it’s a big part of how we built our platform.

We’ve already touched on tips for sensible bankroll management while playing online roulette in the UK, but there’s much more we offer, including the following tools, all available from your account:

• Deposit limits
• Loss limits
• Time limits
• Temporary account blocks
• Permanent self-exclusion

These limits and reality checks are designed to help you avoid falling into unhealthy gambling habits. But if you feel you need some help, we provide details of well-respected charities and bodies, where you can go for confidential support.

Playing Online Roulette Games at PlayUK

Now you’ve got a much better idea of how roulette works, and some valuable tips for improving your experience, you can confidently join PlayUK to place some bets yourself.
Starting with us is easy, just follow these steps:

• Tap the Sign Up button at the top of the page
• Fill in the quick form with your details
• Make your first real money deposit in the cashier
• Claim your welcome bonus (terms and conditions apply)
• Choose your first roulette game and place your bet

Good luck!

Online Roulette Games FAQs

How do I play online roulette?

You’ll need an account at PlayUK. It’s simple to sign up, and then you can choose from one of our many virtual or live-casino online roulette games. Place your bets, watch the croupier spin the wheel, and wait to see if your number comes in for a payout.

Can I win real money playing roulette online?

Yes, you can, but you’ll need to play with real money by depositing funds into your PlayUK account. To win, you must correctly guess which number the roulette ball lands on, and the odds depend on your type of bet. Payouts range from 1:1 to 35:1.

What are the odds of winning in roulette?

Online roulette games are down to pure luck, and your odds will depend on which type of bet you place. Back a single number for a 35:1 payout, but this reduces with bet types that are more likely to win. Start with even-money bets like odd or even, red or black, or the number groups 1-18 or 19-36.

Which are the best roulette games in the UK?

European Roulette is the best type of online roulette in the UK because it has a much lower house edge (2.7%) than American Roulette, where the presence of a green double zero increases the house edge to 5.26%. Try virtual or live-dealer European Roulette at PlayUK.

What’s the difference between European and American roulette?

In American roulette, there is an additional green double-zero pocket on the wheel. This, along with the single zero, forfeits all your bets if it comes in. In European roulette, there is just one green zero. To put it simply, you have a higher chance of bagging a winning session in European roulette than you do in American roulette, which is why the games are more popular.