Learn roulette rules before playing
Online roulette games you can play for free are a great way to get to know the game of roulette and its rules. However, it doesn’t hurt to learn more about the game, which you can do by reading our article about roulette rules. It will teach you everything you need to know to play roulette.
Fortunately, that’s not necessarily needed. Roulette is a very simple game. You basically just need to place a bet on any number or other sections on the roulette table layout and wait for the result of the spin. You can’t influence the result of the game and almost all bets have the same return to player, so the only thing you can influence is the volatility (by changing the types of bets you place).
Note: We mentioned that almost all bets have the same RTP. There is a bet on American roulette on five numbers (0, 00, 1, 2 and 3), which has the worst payout ratio you can get on a roulette table. If you ever play roulette for real money, you should definitely stay away from this bet, and ideally from American roulette in general, as well. Check out our full list of roulette odds to learn more about the differences between various types of roulette bets.
Free European, American and French roulette games
That brings us to the types of roulette you can play. There are two main types of roulette:
- European roulette – This type of roulette has 37 sections on the roulette wheel (0 and numbers from 1 to 36).
- American roulette – This type of roulette has 38 sections on the roulette wheel (0, 00 and number s from 1 to 36).
The number of possible outcomes is different, but the multiples of your bet you get when you win are the same. That means American roulette has a worse RTP (94.74%) than European roulette (97.3%). You should therefore play European roulette whenever it’s available, because your chances of winning are quite a lot higher. Of course, this doesn’t really matter when playing just for fun, but it doesn’t hurt to pick the better version nevertheless.
Besides European and American roulette, there is also French roulette. It is very similar to European roulette but has some additional rules in favor of the player, which make this type of Roulette player even better for players in terms of minimizing the casino’s advantage. Feel free to read our article about differences between various types of roulette if you want to learn more.
Note: It’s easy to find an American or European roulette to play for free, while free French roulette games are scarcer. French roulette is mostly available in live dealer versions, which are generally not available in a demo mode. You should be able to find a French roulette game in many of casinos with live games we have in our database though.
Can you play free roulette on mobile devices?
Not all versions of free roulette in our database are playable from mobile devices, but many of them are. If you want to see only games which can be played using mobile phones and tablets, you can use the filter "Mobile Devices Supported".
Note: Unfortunately, some of the games still need a Flash player to run, which is the reason why they can be played only on computers. However, popular older games often get reworked using newer technologies, so some games you can’t play from mobile devices at the moment might be accessible to you in the future.
Try out our roulette strategies
If you want to try doing something else than just randomly placing bets and spinning, you can take a look at our roulette strategies. We came up with interesting ways of playing roulette which yield good results in the long run. Of course, they will not make you be a long-term winner on roulette (that’s impossible), but they can be used to gain a good chance to reach a predetermined result.
We also wrote an article about so-called scam roulette strategies like Martingale that are often presented as a surefire way to make money and "beat" the casino. Of course, that’s not true, as you’ll sooner or later lose your entire bankroll if you follow these strategies. Feel free to try them out when playing roulette for fun but stay away from when playing for real money. Read the article linked above to find out why.
Other types of free games available on Casino Guru
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If you don’t want to limit yourselves to just roulette, you can click the following the link to display our entire free game selection or alter the selected filters to just see the games you want to see.
Free roulette games FAQ
❓ How to play free roulette online?
Playing free roulette games online is very simple. Just choose a game you like from our selection of free roulette games, click to open it, and you should be ready to place your first bet. After doing that, just press the spin button and wait for the result. Then place another round of bets, spin again, and so on.
If you are not sure about the general rules of roulette, types of bets you can place, and other important information, you can also read our article about roulette rules.
❓ Do I need to download something to be able to play?
No, you don't. All games in our database of free casino games are played directly in the browser, including roulette. You don't need to create an account or download any kind of software. Just load the game you like in your browser and start playing. Most games should work on all devices, including desktops, mobile phones, and tablets.
❓ Can I play live dealer roulette for free?
Unfortunately, live dealer generally can't be played for free. It is quite costly to operate these games, as they require a live dealer, so live dealer roulette can only be played in real-money casinos, for real money. You can find casinos where you can play these in our list of live roulette casinos, but if you don't want to wager real money, you will have to settle for free roulette games without a live dealer.
❓ What are different types of roulette?
The three most widespread types of roulette are American roulette, European roulette, and French roulette. American roulette has numbers 0, 00, and 1 to 36 on the wheel. The other two types do not have the "double zero". That is why American roulette is known as double-zero roulette, while European and French roulette are known as single-zero roulette.
European and French roulette are not the same, though. French roulette has some additional rules in place, which actually decrease the casino's advantage over players. You can learn more about the differences in our article about roulette wheel and table layout.
❓ What are the rules of roulette?
Roulette rules are pretty simple. You can place a wide range of bets, which can be divided into two groups – inside bets and outside bets. Inside bets are placed on the numbers themselves (a single number, two neighboring numbers, four neighboring numbers, etc.). Outside bets are placed on the area around the numbers themselves and include options like color (red or black), even or odd number, dozen, etc.
You pretty much don't have to know anything to be able to play. Simply place a bet and wait for the result. However, there may be some special rules in place, which can change some aspects of the game. You can learn more in our article about roulette rules, odds, and bets.
❓ Are the results of roulette spins really random?
Yes, they are. In the free roulette games in our database, the result of each game round is determined by a random number generator (RNG), which randomly selects a winning number. When it comes to roulette in brick-and-mortar casinos or in live dealer casinos, the results are determined by a spinning roulette wheel and ball. The number on which the ball lands is the winning number, and it is random.
❓ Can I play free roulette on a mobile device?
Yes, you can. Most games in our collection of free roulette can be played on all devices with a modern web browser, including mobile phones and tablets. There are still some older titles that require Flash to be played, which does not work on mobile devices, but you can use a filter on our website to only see mobile-friendly roulette games.
❓ Does free roulette work the same as real-money roulette?
Yes, it does. If you play a free roulette game on our website and then play the same game in a real-money casino, the game mathematics should be absolutely the same. If you choose to play a live dealer roulette online, the way the results are determined is different (random number generator vs. a physical wheel and ball), but the statistical characteristics of the game are generally the same, as long as some special rules are not in place.
