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Roulette is one of the most popular games in both offline and online casinos. In fact, if you have ever been to a land-based casino, you will have noticed that the roulette tables often sit in a central position and tend to draw large crowds of players and spectators alike.
The modern game of roulette has been with us since the 17th century, where it began life in France. Over the years it has migrated successfully to all four corners of the globe, and now, French, European and American versions of the game exist.
by Zdenko Zivkovic
Given its popularity, it was only natural that roulette would make its way on to the web. So now, punters can play
online roulette at 32Red, Genting Casino, Golden Tiger Casino and others. Even high street betting giants now offer online roulette.
When online roulette first appeared in 1997, it was seen as a pale imitation of its land-based counterpart. Yet operators have slowly sought to change that. Fast forward to 2015 and it would be online roulette that offers many authentic attractions, such a casino-styled studio and real, professional dealers. Many now offer state-of-the-art live-streaming technology to give you the feel of a real casino at the click of a mouse.
However, there are still some differences between online and offline casinos. These include the following.
Location and convenience
Obviously, online casinos do not give punters a physical building to frequent. While some still prefer real casinos, the fact that anyone over legal age with an internet connection can access many different online casinos with a click of a button is attractive to many people. This is especially true of those who live miles from the nearest bricks and mortar casino.
Soak in the atmosphere or relax in comfort
Land-based casinos provide players with a lot of atmosphere. The casino is vibrant, slot machines make loud noises and it is generally very exciting to sit at a real roulette table as hordes of people crowd around you, willing you to win. However, for those who prefer minimal distractions and just want to focus on their game, online casinos are perfect.
Choose from a variety of games
As previously stated, modern roulette comes in many different forms, with the most popular being the French, European and American versions. It is usually the case that land-based casinos will only offer the form that is most popular in that country. So while you may only get to play
European roulette in your nearest physical establishment over here in the UK, online casinos give the chance to try them all in the comfort of your home.
Bet at your own pace
Land casinos are, by their nature, very fast moving. This means that you have to place your bets on a real roulette quickly, without any real time to consider your options. When you play online roulette, you will have all the information you need right there in front of you on screen. In addition, there is absolutely no rush to make your bets in time for the next spin. This is because will not start until you place your bets, meaning you can do so at your leisure!
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