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Roulette review
Live Roulette: RTP, bets and where to play
Live Roulette is a live roulette table from Pragmatic Play. How it plays: classic live dealer roulette with racetrack neighbour bets, special bets and saved favourite bets.
Its listed RTP is 97.30%.
Below: every bet with its chance and house edge, what an hour costs at an example pace and the ranked casinos that carry it.
- Software
- Pragmatic Play
- Game type
- Roulette
- RTP
- 97.3%
- House edge
- 2.7%
- Side bets
- Yes
- Live game
- Yes
- Mobile compatibility
- Yes
- RTP
- 97.30% listed figure
- Wheel
- 37 pockets single zero
Live casinos with Live Roulette
Ranked casinos that carry Pragmatic Play's live lobby. The order and the offers are live; check the lobby for this table before you deposit.
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
RTP per bet
Live Roulette: RTP and house edge per bet
One edge for every bet. On a single-zero wheel with standard payouts, the bet you pick changes the variance, not the cost.
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every inside and outside bet | 35:1 to 1:1 | 97.3% | 2.7% | $2.70 |
Wheel and payouts: Studio news: live casino launch incl. Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack (Jan 2019); Review site (LiveCasinoComparer): Pragmatic Play Live overview. Chances and edges computed with Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/).
What the numbers mean
back on average per $1,000 wagered
expected cost per $1,000 wagered
times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up
How it works
One round of Live Roulette, step by step
A round
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Bet Place chips on numbers or outside sections while the betting timer runs.
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Spin The dealer, or the auto wheel, spins the ball; a reader records the pocket.
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Settle Winning bets are paid, the board clears and the next round opens.
Bets
Every bet in Live Roulette: payout, chance and edge
Chances are worked out from the pockets on the wheel; the edge is what a bet costs on average.
| Bet | Covers | Payout | Chance to win | House edge | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 1 number | 35:1 | 2.70% | 2.70% | – |
| Split | 2 numbers | 17:1 | 5.41% | 2.70% | – |
| Street | 3 numbers | 11:1 | 8.11% | 2.70% | – |
| Corner | 4 numbers | 8:1 | 10.81% | 2.70% | – |
| Six line | 6 numbers | 5:1 | 16.22% | 2.70% | – |
| Dozen or column | 12 numbers | 2:1 | 32.43% | 2.70% | – |
| Red/black, odd/even, high/low | 18 numbers | 1:1 | 48.65% | 2.70% | Loses on zero, like every other bet. |
Wheel and payouts: Studio news: live casino launch incl. Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack (Jan 2019); Review site (LiveCasinoComparer): Pragmatic Play Live overview. Chances and edges computed with Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/).
Roulette wheels
Where Live Roulette sits among roulette wheels
The zero pockets decide the cost. A second zero almost doubles the edge; La Partage halves it on even-money bets.
| Wheel | #Pockets | Straight up | House edge | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European | 37 | 35:1 | 2.70% | This game |
| French (La Partage) | 37 | 35:1 | 1.35% on even money | Half back on zero |
| American | 38 | 35:1 | 5.26% | Adds 00 |
Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/).
Cost per hour
What an hour of Live Roulette costs on average
Expected cost = stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. The paces are examples, not timed counts.
RTP: the figure we list for the game. Comparison RTPs: standard rules (Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/); Wizard of Odds, baccarat (wizardofodds.com/games/baccarat/basics/)). Rounds per hour are example paces; studios do not publish them.
Variance
Same edge, very different sessions
Even-money bets
Red, black, odd, even, high or low win close to half the time and pay 1:1.
Dozens and columns
A third of the numbers, paid 2:1; runs of five or six misses are common.
Straight up
One number in 37, paid 35:1; long dry runs are normal.
Live Roulette compared with similar games
Published Roulette games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.
| Game | Software | RTP | House edge | Min. bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Auto-Roulette La Partage | Evolution Gaming | 98.65% | 1.35% | 0.1 GBP |
| Diamond Rush Roulette | OnAir Entertainment | 97.69% | 2.31% | – |
| Auto Live Roulette | Evolution Gaming | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.2 USD |
| Auto Mega Roulette | Pragmatic Play | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.1 USD |
| Club Aurora Roulette | Playtech | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.2 USD |
| Dragonara Roulette | Evolution Gaming | 97.3% | 2.7% | 1 GBP |
| Fashion TV Roulette | OnAir Entertainment | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.2 USD |
| Live Roulette | Pragmatic Play | 97.3% | 2.7% | – |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Live Roulette?
The listed RTP is 97.30%. Over a long run that is the share of stakes paid back on average; any single session can land far from it.
Is Live Roulette European or American roulette?
European: one zero and 37 pockets, with standard payouts from 35:1 on a single number to 1:1 on even-money bets. Compare the variants on our live roulette page.
Where can I play Live Roulette?
At casinos that carry Pragmatic Play's live lobby. The ranking on this page lists them in order, and the offers are live. More from the studio on our Pragmatic Play page, and other tables in live roulette.
Responsible gambling
Live tables run around the clock: set your limits first
Decide the budget first
Pick the amount and the end time before the first bet, and use the casino's deposit and session limits.
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