Roulette at CraftCasino
Roulette has occupied a central place in casino culture for centuries, and it remains one of the most popular table games among UK players. At CraftCasino, the roulette offering spans a wide range of formats — from classic single-zero tables to live-streamed high-stakes variants — all presented within the platform’s signature sapphire and gold aesthetic.
Whether players prefer the measured pace of a solo RNG game or the social energy of a live dealer table, CraftCasino has a roulette variant to match.
Roulette Variants at CraftCasino
European Roulette
European Roulette is the standard bearer of the format and the most widely played variant at CraftCasino. The wheel carries 37 pockets — numbers 1 through 36 plus a single zero — giving the game a house edge of 2.7%. This makes it considerably more favourable to players than American Roulette, which adds a double zero and pushes the house edge to 5.26%.
CraftCasino offers European Roulette in both RNG and live dealer formats, with tables available across a wide range of stake levels to suit recreational and more serious players alike.
French Roulette
French Roulette uses the same single-zero wheel as the European version but adds two rules that further reduce the house edge for even-money bets:
- La Partage — if the ball lands on zero and a player holds an even-money bet (Red/Black, Odd/Even, High/Low), half the stake is returned rather than the full amount being lost
- En Prison — an alternative to La Partage where the even-money bet is “imprisoned” for one additional spin rather than being surrendered immediately
These rules bring the effective house edge on even-money bets down to 1.35%, making French Roulette the most player-friendly standard roulette format available on the platform.
American Roulette
American Roulette features a 38-pocket wheel with both a single zero (0) and a double zero (00). The presence of the additional pocket raises the house edge to 5.26% across most bet types. Most seasoned roulette players in the UK favour European or French variants on mathematical grounds, though American Roulette remains available at CraftCasino for players who prefer the faster pace or distinct wheel layout.
Lightning Roulette
Lightning Roulette is one of Evolution Gaming’s flagship live roulette titles and one of the most popular games in the entire live casino section at CraftCasino. Hosted by live dealers in a dramatic studio setting, Lightning Roulette adds multiplied payouts to the traditional format. Before each spin, between one and five random numbers are struck by a lightning bolt, each receiving a multiplied payout ranging from 50x to 500x.
In exchange for these elevated payout possibilities, the base payout on straight-up (single number) bets drops from 35:1 to 29:1. This trade-off makes Lightning Roulette particularly appealing to players seeking the thrill of a big single-number win.
Immersive Roulette
Immersive Roulette is a live dealer variant that uses multiple HD camera angles and slow-motion ball tracking to create a uniquely cinematic presentation. Every spin is replayed from several perspectives, highlighting the ball’s journey around the wheel in a way that standard table cameras cannot achieve. It is a popular choice for players who enjoy roulette as a spectacle as much as a game.
Speed Roulette
For players who find standard roulette rounds too slow, Speed Roulette reduces the time between spins significantly. The betting window is shorter — typically around 25 seconds — but the faster format allows players to complete more rounds per session. Speed Roulette is available in the live casino section.
Auto Roulette
Auto Roulette is a live wheel variant that runs continuously without a human dealer, using an automated wheel-spinning mechanism. It is favoured by players who want the authenticity of a physical wheel without the social interaction of a live hosted game. Rounds run every 30 seconds.
Roulette Bet Types Explained
Roulette supports a wide variety of bet types, which can be broadly divided into inside bets and outside bets.
Inside Bets
| Bet | Description | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Up | Single number | 35:1 |
| Split | Two adjacent numbers | 17:1 |
| Street | Three numbers in a row | 11:1 |
| Corner | Four numbers in a square | 8:1 |
| Line | Six numbers across two rows | 5:1 |
Outside Bets
| Bet | Description | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Red / Black | Colour of the winning number | 1:1 |
| Odd / Even | Whether the number is odd or even | 1:1 |
| High / Low | 1–18 or 19–36 | 1:1 |
| Column | 12 numbers in a vertical column | 2:1 |
| Dozen | First, second, or third 12 numbers | 2:1 |
Called Bets (French Variants and European Tables)
CraftCasino’s European and French Roulette tables also support traditional called bets — predefined groups of numbers based on their position on the wheel rather than the table layout:
- Voisins du Zéro — the 17 numbers closest to zero on the wheel
- Tiers du Cylindre — the 12 numbers on the opposite side of the wheel from zero
- Orphelins — the eight numbers not covered by the above two groups
- Jeu Zéro — a smaller bet covering zero and its immediate neighbours
House Edge Comparison
| Variant | House Edge (Standard) | House Edge (Even Money Bets) |
|---|---|---|
| European Roulette | 2.70% | 2.70% |
| French Roulette (La Partage) | 2.70% | 1.35% |
| American Roulette | 5.26% | 5.26% |
| Lightning Roulette | Higher than European | Higher than European |
Players who prioritise return-to-player figures are advised to focus on French Roulette with La Partage for even-money wagers, or standard European Roulette for a broader range of bet types.
Roulette Strategies
Roulette is a game of independent events — each spin is entirely unaffected by what came before it. No strategy can change the fundamental house edge, but structured betting systems can help players manage their bankroll and define session goals more clearly.
The Martingale System
The Martingale is the most widely known roulette betting system. Players double their stake after each loss and return to the base stake after a win. On even-money bets, a single win recovers all previous losses plus one unit of profit. The system requires a sufficient bankroll to sustain a losing streak and is constrained by table maximum limits.
The Fibonacci System
The Fibonacci system applies the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21…) to bet sizing. After a loss, players move one step forward in the sequence; after a win, they move back two steps. It is a more conservative approach than the Martingale and produces slower progression.
The D’Alembert System
D’Alembert involves adding one unit to a stake after a loss and subtracting one unit after a win. It is a flat, gradual approach that many UK players find easier to manage over a long session than the exponential increases of the Martingale.
The James Bond Strategy
A fixed-bet approach designed to cover more than two thirds of the wheel in a single round. A £200 stake is divided as follows: £140 on High (19–36), £50 on 13–18 (a six-line bet), and £10 on single zero. The only losing numbers are 1–12. This is not a progressive system and is typically used by players who prefer to run a set number of rounds rather than an open-ended session.
Live Roulette at CraftCasino
The live roulette section at CraftCasino is powered primarily by Evolution Gaming, the industry leader in live dealer software. Tables are staffed around the clock and hosted by professional dealers who maintain the pace and quality of each session.
The live roulette lobby at CraftCasino includes:
- Multiple European Roulette tables with varying stake ranges
- Lightning Roulette with multiplied payouts
- Immersive Roulette for cinematic presentation
- Speed Roulette for faster rounds
- Auto Roulette for continuous play without a hosted dealer
- VIP and high-roller tables for players with larger bankrolls
All live roulette tables stream in HD and are fully playable on mobile devices.
Playing Roulette on Mobile
CraftCasino’s mobile platform renders all roulette variants cleanly on smartphones and tablets. The betting layout scales well to touchscreen input, and the live casino stream quality is maintained even on 4G connections. Players can access the full live roulette lobby, place called bets, and review table history all from their mobile device.
Getting Started
New players who register at CraftCasino are eligible for the welcome bonus of Play With Up to £3,000 Bonus Funds + 50 Free Spins. Note that live casino and table games typically contribute at a reduced rate toward bonus wagering requirements — check the current bonus terms for full details before using bonus funds at the roulette tables.
For those new to roulette entirely, demo versions of several RNG roulette variants are available without requiring a deposit, allowing players to get comfortable with the interface and bet types before committing real funds.