Online roulette has changed dramatically over the last few years. The days of betting on a computer generated image of a roulette wheel are slowly fading into history as many online casino operators opt for the more modern approach of broadcasting live video feeds of each game.
The biggest and most important features of playing live roulette as apposed to computer generated games is of course the issue of fair play. Being able to actually see the game progress gives customers added reassurance that the game being played is honest and completely random. This statement in no way suggests that previous versions of online roulette are in any way corrupt, merely that customers appreciate being able to watch the game throughout, and that computer generated games often lack realism.
As an example, research into this topic required extensive monitoring of several websites that offer online roulette. Most use state-of-the-art video software to send a direct video stream to the customers computer, which allows for a real time display of gaming proceedings. This kind of roulette is often advertised as “Live Roulette”, and is exactly that. Other less technically advanced websites still use software to generate a virtual table. Customers are presented with a virtual display of a roulette wheel that spins when the customer has concluded betting. Again it must emphasized that in no way are these forms of online roulette considered dishonest, but merely offer a lower degree of realism. Another great feature of Live roulette is the interaction between games provided by very well trained croupiers.
Research suggests that Live roulette, offering a live video feed of every game is rapidly becoming the players choice of playing online roulette, whereas the virtual tables are slowly dwindling in popularity.