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Guide · roulette Updated 27 Oct 2026

How to play new roulette games

Every new roulette game still starts from the classic wheel and bets. What changes is how wins are paid: multipliers on some numbers, a second ball, or side bets.

Most of these games keep a return close to European roulette's 97.30%, but they shift money from ordinary wins to rare big ones.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Roulette

The basics every variant shares

A European wheel has 37 pockets (1 to 36 and a single zero); an American wheel adds a double zero. Inside bets cover single numbers or small groups, outside bets cover red or black, odd or even, high or low, dozens and columns.

BetPaysChance on a European wheel
Straight up (one number)35:12.7%
Split (two numbers)17:15.4%
Dozen or column2:132.4%
Red or black1:148.6%

New roulette games and their rules

GameWhat changesWhat it means for you
Lightning Roulette (Evolution)Straight up pays 29:1, but 1 to 5 random numbers get multipliers of 50x to 500xSame overall return, much bigger swings on single numbers
Multiplier games from other studiosSimilar boosted numbers, often with a fee or reduced base payoutCheck the stated RTP in the help screen
Double ball rouletteTwo balls on one wheel, with bets on bothNew combined bets with their own payouts
Auto rouletteNo dealer, fast automatic spinsSame edge, more spins per hour
French rouletteLa partage returns half of even money bets on zeroEdge on even money bets falls to 1.35%

How a live round runs

  1. Place chips while the betting window is open.
  2. The window closes and the ball is launched.
  3. Multipliers, if any, are drawn before the result.
  4. Wins are paid and the next round opens.

Staking and side bets

Keep the stake on multiplier numbers small and separate from your outside bets. A RWF 500 straight up bet on Lightning Roulette wins RWF 14,500 without a multiplier, and up to RWF 250,000 with the largest one, but most spins pay nothing.

Responsible play

  • Set a session budget and stick to it.
  • Prefer single zero wheels.
  • Take a break after a run of losses.
  • Use the casino's time and deposit limits.

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Questions

New roulette games: questions

Do multipliers change the 35:1 payout?

In Lightning Roulette a straight up win pays 29:1 unless the number has a multiplier, which then pays 50x to 500x.

Can I place outside bets in Lightning Roulette?

Yes. Outside bets pay as usual but never get multipliers.

Which roulette wheel has the best odds?

French roulette with la partage on even money bets, then European roulette. Avoid American double zero wheels.

Are the multipliers random?

They are drawn by the game's random number generator, which licensed studios have tested by independent labs.

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.

Responsible gaming
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.

How we review new casinos
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
Help

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