How roulette works
A wheel, a ball and a table of bets.
Roulette is a table game built around a wheel with numbered pockets. A ball is spun, you bet on where it will land, and the table pays according to the type of bet. Online, roulette is available as a live dealer table and as an RNG version, and both appear in the Stake lobby.
Live and RNG tables#
A live roulette table streams a real wheel and a human dealer. You watch the spin and place bets through the screen in a time window before each round. Table limits, side bets and rules appear on each game screen.
An RNG roulette table uses software to produce the result. It runs when you start it, has no waiting for other players and suits players who prefer their own pace.
Stake also lists Roulette in its Stake Originals catalogue, next to Plinko, Blackjack, Baccarat and other exclusive titles.
| Format | Presentation | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Live roulette | Real wheel, human dealer | Set by the table |
| RNG roulette | Software-generated | Set by you |
| Stake Originals Roulette | Digital, made for Stake | Set by you |
Bet types#
Roulette bets fall into two groups.
Inside bets are placed on the numbers themselves: a single number, a pair, a row or a small block. They pay more and win less often.
Outside bets are placed on larger groups: red or black, odd or even, low or high, dozens and columns. They win more often and pay less.
A balanced session mixes the two, for example a few outside bets for steady play and one inside bet for a bigger payout. Check the paytable on the game screen for the exact payouts of the table you open.
Versions of the wheel#
Different versions use different wheels. A European wheel has a single zero, and an American wheel adds a double zero. The version is named on the table, and the number of pockets changes the odds of every bet, so check it before you sit down.
Choosing a table#
Pick the format first, then the limits. A live table suits players who like the feel of a dealer and a shared pace, while an RNG table suits short sessions on a phone. Look at the minimum and maximum bet of the table, because a minimum that is high for your budget ends a session after a few spins. Side bets, where a table offers them, are separate wagers with their own conditions, so read them before you add one.
Where to play#
Stake lists live blackjack, roulette, baccarat and game shows in its live casino, and RNG and live versions of roulette in its table games section. You deposit and withdraw in naira. Read about the lobby on the Stake casino page and about payments and the licence in the Stake review. Other brands are compared in the reviews hub.
If you prefer cards, see blackjack and baccarat. For quick round games with a multiplier, see crash games.
Play within limits#
Roulette results are random, and no betting system changes the odds of the wheel. Set a budget before you sit down, keep bets small relative to your balance and stop when the limit is reached. Players must be 18 or older.