Here at NetBet casino, we have games for all of our players. Slots are the most popular choice, but other games of chance such as online roulette get a lot of attention too. And rightfully so. Roulette is a thrilling game of chance that can pay pretty decent returns if you learn how to play it. In this guide, we’ll break down the chances of winning on roulette games at NetBet casino.
Roulette House Edge
In order to understand the odds of winning on roulette, we must first discuss the house edge. For European roulette, it’s set to 2.70%. If you wager £1 on every number on the wheel including the zero, it costs £37 per spin. Since only one number can win, that’s a payout of £35 and the original wager of £1, bringing the total to £36 on a bet of £37. The £1 difference is the house edge, in this case equal to 2.70%.
On roulette wheels with two zeros such as the American variant, the house edge goes up to 5.26%. The extra green pocket raises the stakes a bit and the house edge, making it unfavourable to players.
Roulette Payouts
Online roulette payouts are always the same due to the built-in house edge. For single numbers, the payout is 35:1. If you choose two numbers to bet on, the payout is halved to 17:1. Choosing 3, 4, 5 or 6 numbers on the wheel results in payouts of 11:1, 8:1, 6:1, and 5:1 respectively.
If you switch to red/black, high/low or odd/even, you get 1:1 payouts all the time. These bets carry lesser risk compared to the high-risk single number bets which are much more challenging to get right.
What are the Roulette Odds?
The odds of winning on roulette depend on the bet. For single numbers, the probability of winning is 1 in 37. If you bet on red or black, the odds are 18 in 37, which translates to almost 50/50. In short, you can calculate the odds easily by dividing the numbers you bet on against the pockets on the wheel. You can also take a look at roulette payout charts online since the odds are always the same.
Can You Improve Roulette Odds?
That’s the million-pound question every bettor would love to know. In short, you can’t improve the odds on roulette as it’s a game of chance with a fixed house edge. While there have been several roulette strategies invented to improve the odds of winning, none of them work in the long run. Furthermore, strategies such as the Martingale can be costly and rely on streaks to make profit.
In short, it’s impossible to improve the odds on roulette. It’s best to play the game responsibly and with a limited budget, as it be harsh on your bankroll.
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