Discover How To Enjoy Live Online Roulette

There's nothing more iconic in a casino than the sight of a spinning roulette wheel. Even players who are entirely new to casino games will be familiar with how to play roulette, with the simple rules attracting players young and old alike. 

Online casinos have exploded in popularity in recent years, offering the chance to enjoy all your favourite casino games wherever you are. This includes roulette, and there are now many different types to play online, including live roulette.

Here at Sportingbet, we've got a vast range of live roulette games, with both traditional and new styles of play, so there is something for everyone. Keep reading to find out exactly what's on offer!

Maybe you're entirely new to roulette, or perhaps you've never been exactly sure whether you know all the rules, so we're going to start with a brief overview of how to play roulette. 

The roulette wheel is split between red and black pockets; these are numbered from 1-36. There is also a green zero pocket; if the ball lands in this, you won't win. Some types of roulette are played on an American roulette wheel - this has two green pockets, and the numbers are spread out differently around the wheel, but the game is played in the same way.

The premise is simple: before the wheel starts to spin, you try to predict which pocket the ball will land in. If the ball finishes in the pocket that you bet on, you’ll win a multiple of your stake.

It’s that simple; roulette is a game that anyone can play because it’s so easy to understand. You can make it more complex with the type of bet you place, but it’s a casino game that’s accessible for all levels of experience.

Live dealer roulette is played to the same rules as other types of roulette, although you can also get special versions which have extra bonus prizes. 

With standard online roulette, you'll usually play with a simulated wheel, and you can choose when to start play.

With live dealer roulette, the game is streamed live from a studio or casino and played with a real-life wheel. You're not in control of when the next round starts, but you don't have to join in with every spin.

Live roulette has proven to be really popular because it offers additional features such as roulette chat and the chance to interact. You can play in real-time and enjoy an authentic casino atmosphere, with other players joining in just like a real casino.

The payout for winning at roulette depends on the type of bet you place and how much your stake was. 

You can either guess the exact number or you can opt to bet on a group of numbers. If you guessed correctly you’ll win a multiple of your stake. Bets which are harder to win (because you selected a smaller group of numbers or a single number) pay out a higher multiple than larger groups of numbers. 

For example, if you placed a bet that the ball would finish in a red pocket, the chance of being right is relatively high (almost 50%). In contrast, if you bet that the ball would land on number 27, the chances of winning are much slimmer as there are 36 other pockets it could land in! Therefore, betting that the ball will finish on a red number will typically pay a prize in the region of 1:1, while betting on a single number will pay anything from 30:1 to 35:1.

The exact prizes can vary between different versions of roulette, as some games offer special bonus rounds with the chance to win huge payouts. This can mean that the standard prizes are a little lower.

It’s up to you to decide how much risk you want to take, and whether you’re aiming for fewer high payouts or lots of smaller wins.

Sportingbet was the first casino to offer live online roulette in South Africa, bringing the popular casino game to a whole new market. With live dealer play, you can now enjoy a vibrant casino atmosphere from the comfort of your own home - or wherever you may be! 

There are many different versions of Sportingbet Live Roulette to choose from, including:

• Lightning Roulette
• VIP Roulette
• Speed Roulette
• Double Ball Roulette 
• Auto Roulette
• VIP Auto Roulette
• Casino Malta Roulette
• Plus many more!

Some of the top streaming studios in the world, such as Evolution Gaming, are available at Sportingbet, when you can enjoy the latest live dealer roulette. 

As the leading provider of online live roulette in South Africa, Sportingbet have the very best selection of casino games. Play now to discover how much fun you can have playing live roulette online!