If you are new to the world of online gaming, then you might also be unfamiliar with the rules of playing some of the more popular games that you will come across. 

Roulette is a popular game in casinos across the world -  and it comes with a colourful background (the history of roulette is well documented). So it comes as no surprise that it is also popular in virtual casinos too. It is a nice easy game to get to grips with, and a game in which you can learn and develop a strategy as you play. This online roulette guide makes a great place to start if you want to learn the basics. 

The game is played on a large roulette wheel with sections numbered from 1-36, alternating black and red in colour. There will be one green zero on European wheels and two marked on American versions. 

Once the wheel is spun the dealer throws in the silver ball and those who have correctly predicted the resting point once the wheel stops win their bets. 

Bets are placed before the start of the game and cannot be changed once the wheel is in motion. You can bet on the exact number that the ball will land on, but it doesn’t end there, as clearly this would always result in more losses than wins. You can also bet on a variety of conditions and combinations of number, for example, an odd number, a red slot or one of three or four numbers you have chosen, all increasing the odds of being correct, but of course, lowering the stakes and the amount you win back.