How to Make the Transition to Online Roulette

Posted by Harry Kane on Saturday, May 13, 2017

While slot games continue to dominate the online casino sector, it is fair to say that roulette mounting a considerable challenge both on and offline. This is certainly true in Nevada, where roulette revenues increased by 13% in the year ending 2016.

This is a trend that is prevalent across the world, and one that is seeing a growing number of players make the transition from land-based to virtual casinos.

Such a shift is not without challenges, however, so in this article, we will discuss how players can transition between these two mediums.

1. Do Not Be Overwhelmed By the Sheer Range of Online Games

When you visit an online casino, one of the first things that you will notice is the sheer range of available games. More specifically, there are numerous iterations of classic games like roulette, blackjack, poker and slots, each of which offers its own unique experience and competitive advantages.

Rather then being overwhelmed by this huge range of games, however, you simply need to remember one key point. This is that all of these variations have evolved from classic gaming patterns, meaning that they will retain a core set of rules that offline players will e familiar with.

In the case of roulette, all online iterations will be based on either American, European or French rules, which in turn makes it easier to select a virtual game that you are familiar with.

2. While the Medium Changes, the House Edge Remains the Same

On a similar note, roulette players who are new to an online casino may also benefit by selecting an iteration that boasts a favourable house edge.

Fortunately, this should be relatively simple for players, as while the medium may change the prevailing house for each roulette format remains unchanged. So, versions that are founded on European roulette rules will offer a typical house edge of 2.5%, while those based on American patterns favour operators to the tune of 5.2%.

While these numbers may fluctuate slightly depending on the precise iteration, it is generally accepted that choosing a single-zero version will enhance your chances of winning.

This can make all the difference when playing at an online casino for the first time, as you look to adapt to your new surroundings and transfer your basic skills.

3. Prepare for More Relentless Gameplay

Over the course of the last five years, online casino operators have strived hard to create games that are increasingly authentic. This is especially true in the case of roulette, with today’s iterations now authentically paced and capable of delivering approximately two wheel spins per minute (while also continuing to generate entirely random numbers).

While this theoretically makes the process of adapting to online platforms far easier, you may initially feel as though virtual roulette gameplay is faster and far more relentless than the traditional alternative.

This is due to the focused nature of online roulette, and the fact that all social distractions such as alcohol, food and player interactions have been eliminated. (While online players can interact with individual croupiers, this does not distract them from the game).

It will take time to become accustomed to the speed of gameplay, but over time it will offer players an advantage as they can focus solely on each individual wheel spin and the application of their chosen strategy.