Online Roulette for Real Money

While most live casinos offer either American or European roulette games, Bovada provides 10 versions of the classic game for real money. Players can enjoy classic spins of the game or go for a more modern rendition of the table game. For those craving a more authentic experience, live roulette lets you play in real time with real professional dealers, bringing the atmosphere of a casino floor straight to your desktop or mobile device. This guide explains how to play, the available bets, and the different game variations at your disposal.

How to Play Roulette?

If you're new to gambling at Bovada, you'll first need to set up a free account before sitting at a roulette table. To set up the account, simply enter your account information and email address. Once that's complete, you'll need to make your first deposit via credit card, cryptocurrency, or any other available payment method. Make sure you use one of Bovada's Welcome Bonuses before getting started.

To play, head to the Casino section and click on "Roulette Games" from the menu. Choose one of 10 variations of roulette and you'll instantly be brought to the table. The standard versions most players enjoy are marked "American Roulette" and "European Roulette." Choose your risk amount, the type of bets you want to place, then click Spin on the bottom right. American and European roulette both pay 35-1 for a standard straight-up bet.

Bet Types and Odds

Both American and European versions offer a variety of ways to wager, depending on where you place your chips. A straight-up bet covers one number, while a split bet lets you wager on two adjacent numbers. You can also bet on multiple numbers at once with options like the street bet (three numbers in a row), corner bet (four numbers in a square), or line bet (six numbers across two rows). For broader coverage, a dozen bet let you choose from the first (1–12), second (13–24), or third (25–36) group of numbers. If you prefer more straightforward wagers, go with even-money bets like Red/Black, Odd/Even, or Low/High (1–18 or 19–36).

Unique versions of roulette at Bovada, like Flash Roulette, Vulcan Roulette, Dragon Roulette, and Double Dragon Roulette, offer random multipliers for selecting a random, winning number.

American and European Roulette

American Roulette and European Roulette are both staples of an online casino. The difference between the two is that American Roulette offers a zero and a double zero on every table; European Roulette only offers a zero. Because the American version adds a double zero to the standard 36-number layout, the European version offers slightly better odds.

Roulette Strategies

Martingale

Best used on even-money bets, this is the classic strategy of doubling your wager after every loss. For example, bet $1; if you lose, bet $2 next. Lose again, bet $4. When you win, you recover all losses and make a $1 profit. You then start over with a $1 bet.

Paroli

Also known as the Reverse Martingale, you double your bet after each win instead of after each loss. After three straight wins, you reset to your original bet. This maximizes winning streaks to minimize losses.

D'Alembert

A more conservative alternative to the Martingale strategy. D'Alembert has you increase by one unit after a win instead of doubling the wager. You also decrease it by one after a loss. This reduces the impact of the big swings that can occur using the Martingale or Paroli methods.

Fibonacci

The most unique strategy on this list. After each loss, your next bet is the total cost of the two previous wagers. It's the least aggressive strategy compared to the others.

Most Popular Roulette Games in 2025

The most popular version of roulette at Bovada is Live American Roulette from Gold Tier Games. Players get to experience roulette at a real table with a real dealer from the comfort of their own home. With all the features of online American Roulette, but with the ability to watch and chat with the dealer.

Standard American Roulette is the second-most popular, followed by the unique Flash Roulette. Also produced by Golden Tier Games, it's a version of live roulette that amplifies the excitement with multipliers ranging from 50x to 10,000x when you bet on a number with a multiplier.

Live Dealer Roulette

Live Roulette at Bovada is offered by two providers: Gold Tier Games and Dynamic Interactive. The reason for its popularity is the ability to see, in real time, where the numbers land. Also, with chat being enabled, players can converse with the live dealer at their leisure, which gives the whole experience a more genuine feel. Gold Tier games also offer Flash Roulette, which provides lucrative multipliers from 50x to 10,000x on specific numbers on every spin.

Roulette Payouts

Roulette features a variety of unique payouts, each determined by where you place your bet on the table. Here's a breakdown:

Bet Type	Payout
Color Red	1:1
Color Black	1:1
Odd Numbers	1:1
Even Numbers	1:1
Numbers 1-18	1:1
Numbers 19-36	1:1
Numbers 1-12	2:1
Numbers 13-24	2:1
Numbers 25-36	2:1
Any One Number	35:1
Two Number Combination	17:1
Three Number Combination	11:1
Four Number Combination	8:1
Six Number Combination	5:1
European: 0,1,2,3 Combination	8:1
American: 0, 00, 1, 2, 3 Combination	6:1

Play Roulette with Real Money or Crypto

If you want to play roulette for real money at Bovada, you'll need to deposit with a credit card, a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, or you can use a service like MatchPay. For the best Welcome Bonus, crypto deposits are the most lucrative option. When you use a Crypto Casino Welcome Bonus, you receive a 125% Match Bonus on your first three deposits for a maximum of $3,750. You can see all the available promotions by clicking on your profile and selecting Promotions or Crypto Promotions.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between the roulette games and the live dealer roulette?

A: The only difference is that live dealer roulette uses a real dealer and a real table.

Q: What is the difference between American and European roulette?

A: American Roulette uses a zero and a double zero on its table, and European Roulette only uses one zero.

Q: What is the maximum roulette payout?

A: The maximum payout is 35:1 for a bet on any one number.

Q: What is the minimum roulette payout?

A: The minimum payout is 1:1 on Red/Black, Odd/Even, and Low/High wagers.

Q: What are the winning odds at roulette?

A: The payout percentage of American Roulette is 94.74%. The payout percentage of European Roulette is 97.30%.