Australian players can enjoy all versions of casino roulette these days, but then again, knowing what games you are betting your precious AUD on is always useful knowledge. As it turns out, the game of roulette has evolved to feature many popular and arguably some less so variants. Today, we will take a look at those games that have defined the roulette experience throughout the ages, and a few outliers that still have their charm even if they are not as popular any more. We will discuss the classic versions first as well as one of the more aggressive versions known simply as American Roulette.

• European Roulette – Often referred to as the classic version of the game, the European variant comes with a 2.70% house edge and a single zero on the wheel. The wheel is designed to eliminate any bias and most people prefer this version, as it allows them to place some interesting betting combinations and expect a good return.
• French Roulette – The French version of the game is one of the most exciting iterations, as it comes with a 1.34% house edge if the En Prison and La Partage rules are applied. These two rules make it somewhat easier for a player to negate the inherent advantage that is associated with the single zero.
• American Roulette – One of the latest inventions in the game’s lineage, American Roulette comes with two zeros which influence the house edge and place it around 5.24%. The two zeroes, however, allow players to make a unique five-number bet that many roulette enthusiasts enjoy.

Now, after we have had a look at some of the traditional games and especially you will find at any land-based casino in the company of a croupier, it’s time to see what other versions exist even if they are not as popular.

• English Roulette as the game is otherwise known, is a variation of the French game. However, there are some key differences. For starters, only seven players can participate in this version. Another interesting element is that every player gets to play with their own special colour bets.
• Deutsches Roulette is a version that successfully combines elements of French and English roulette. The chips in the German version have only face value and players can ask what specific differences there are in the value of individual chips.
• Multi-Wheel Roulette offers not one but eight wheels that spin simultaneously to produce different outcomes. However, you can’t place bets on a separate wheel, but place only one bet that then applies to all wheels. Many players enjoy this version and prefer it over alternatives.
• Mini Roulette – This game is a simplified version of the European archetype, using a wheel with only 13 numbers. The bets that do not cover the 0 will usually have a 3.85% house edge, however, if you do try to cover the 0, you will see the house edge increasing to 7.69%.
• Double Ball Roulette – This game uses two balls and either a standard single 0 wheel or a double 0 wheel. The game is designed to shoot the balls at different times, although almost simultaneously, preventing the balls from hitting each other as they travel the cone and land in the pockets.