Roulette may be considered as one of the oldest and most familiar casino games in the world, but its popularity has waned considerably in some parts of the world. For instance, roulette is still among the most played casino games in America, but it is not as popular as more recognizable games such as the slot machine or video poker. Furthermore, many new games have surfaced in the casinos in America, and these games will probably overshadow roulette in the near future. However, the same cannot be said in Europe, where the game has an overwhelming following. The cause for this is not too clear, although it may have something to do with the fact that roulette in Europe is more player-friendly compared to roulette in America, thanks to the absence of the double zero wheel in the European roulette wheel. Nonetheless, regardless of the reason, roulette in Europe is extremely popular.

This fact is further established by the existence of online roulette in the United Kingdom. Of course, online roulette–and, generally, online casinos–are everywhere. Online casinos have been in existence for more than decade, since the advent of the Internet. But online roulette in UK is different, and it has taken a more exciting form. Without a doubt, online roulette UK is the sign that online casinos and online casino games will be taken to a different level in the near future, adapting elements that resemble the actual atmosphere and game play of these games.

One of the most prominent elements of the online roulette UK that cannot be seen in other online games is the use of real-time gaming. This means, in online roulette UK, the online players are part of an actual game that is happening in real-time. They see the roulette game online (via an advanced webcam technology), and they can place bets in real-time. There is an actual roulette wheel, an actual dealer, and the results of the game are obtained as in the usual casino game–through luck, and not through automation.

Before, online roulette games are automated, or computer-generated. Online players can still place bet, and the mechanics of the game is the game, but the game itself has a randomized result thanks to the use of computer programs. In short, it is nothing more but a video game. In addition, many players are concerned with the results of the game. Do the games really have randomized results? The concern here lies in the fact that the games could either be fixed by the casinos or that more enterprising players can predict the outcome of the games through special computer programs (since the programs used by casinos to produce randomized results usually have a pattern). Other casino games do not have this problem since players compete with other players, not a dealer or, as in roulette, plain luck.

Online roulette UK eliminates this problem. With online roulette UK, players will enjoy the same roulette game with the same casino atmosphere without worrying about the authenticity of the results.

By Dan Roberts II
Dan Roberts has demonstrated how to calculate the odds and payouts of roulette with graphs and tables. You can also play live roulette on your TV or by phone in the UK.