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Guide · Roulette Updated 27 Oct 2026

How to play new roulette games

New roulette games keep the wheel and add something on top, usually random multipliers on a few numbers. To pay for them, the normal 35:1 straight-up payout is cut, so the overall return stays close to standard European roulette.

The practical difference is volatility. Outside bets play as normal, while straight-up numbers pay less most of the time and much more once in a while.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Roulette

The base game

A European wheel has 37 pockets: 1 to 36 and a single zero. Even-money bets (red or black, odd or even, high or low) lose on zero, which gives the 2.70% edge. American wheels add a double zero and a 5.26% edge.

New variants

VariantExtra featureRule changeReturn
Lightning Roulette (Evolution)1 to 5 lucky numbers get 50x to 500xStraight-up pays 29:1 without a multiplier97.30%
Quantum Roulette (Playtech)Random multipliers on numbersReduced straight-up payoutClose to standard; check the game
Double-ball rouletteTwo balls per spinExtra bets on both ballsVaries by bet
Auto or speed rouletteFaster spinsNoneSame as standard

How a round runs

  1. Place chips while the betting window is open.
  2. The window closes and any multipliers are drawn.
  3. The ball lands; winning bets are paid, with a multiplier if one hit your number.
  4. Results show in the history panel. Past results do not affect the next spin.

Stakes and side bets

  • Split your stake between outside bets and a few straight-ups if you want a chance at a multiplier.
  • Keep side bets to a fixed small share of each spin.
  • On speed tables, lower the stake; more spins per hour cost more.

Play within limits

Multiplier games can feel close to a big win on every spin. Set a loss limit before you start and read our tips for staying in control.

Questions

New roulette: questions

Do multipliers replace the 35:1 payout?

In Lightning Roulette, yes: straight-up numbers pay 29:1 unless a multiplier lands on them.

Can I place outside bets in Lightning Roulette?

Yes. They pay as normal and are not affected by multipliers.

Are multipliers really random?

They are drawn by the game's random number generator, which the studio has tested.

Which roulette has the best odds?

European single-zero roulette at 2.70%, or French roulette with la partage on even-money bets at 1.35%.

Responsible gaming

Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun

These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

18+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

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New brands

Start small with an unknown casino

Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.

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Limits

Set limits before the welcome offer

Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.

Set your limits
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