Beating the game?

Roulette is a game of chance, and online roulette spins are generated by PRNGs (pseudorandom number generators), so there is no way of predicting where the ball will land. Nonetheless, roulette betting strategies are highly sought after on the internet. Many betting patterns range from risky to extremely risky. In roulette you can win, you can even win a lot, but you cannot beat the game.

So what does work?

Betting patterns such as the Martingale system, the D’Alembert system, patterns based on Fibonacci numbers and other progression betting systems are based on fallacy and wishful thinking. There are, however, strategies that do work. These are strategies that are about using the rules of roulette to your best advantage, managing your money, and being informed about the odds. Below you will find some strategy tips to help you on your way with this.

Tip #1: Play European Roulette

Always choose to play European roulette rather than the American version. The house edge is significantly lower in European roulette. Read more about this in our roulette variations section.

Tip #2: Look for Advantageous Rules – Surrender

Look for a table at which the surrender rule applies. If you place an even number bet (red or black, high or low, odd or even) and the ball lands on 0 this rule allows you to get back half of your bet.

Tip #3: Look for Advantageous Rules – Imprisonment

Look for tables at which the imprisonment rule applies. If you place a bet and the ball lands on 0 this rule allows you to keep your bet in play for the next round. If you do not win the next round you still lose your bet, but if you win you get your money back.

More Tips

Check out our tips page for tips on general strategies such as managing your money and roulette odds.