Double Ball Roulette

When trying out a new version of roulette, players should first learn the rules in order to maximize the value of their play. First and foremost, players need to pay attention to what is stated in the name of Double Ball Roulette: it uses two balls on the same wheel. This may be hard to imagine, particularly in the live version, which uses a physical wheel. Interestingly, the two balls do not collide thanks to innovative technology, and while they spin, one ball always follows the other.

Let us focus on the virtual version, which is much more accessible, as it can be found in many online casinos. The wheel has 37 numbers: 18 red, 18 black, and a green zero. Of course, two balls are dropped during every spin, and there is a chance that both will land on the same number. However, bets should be chosen carefully, because while inside bets win when either ball lands on a player’s number, outside bets are successful only when both balls land on pockets covered by the player’s wager.

The betting layout in Double Ball Roulette is also quite standard: there is a 3×12 numbered grid where players can place inside or outside bets, and a racetrack layout is included for all announced bets and neighbors. There is one interesting exception, however: an additional field for a special bet that combines all black and red numbers. It works in an unusual way, but this will be explained in detail below.

One of the most interesting aspects of Double Ball Roulette is the betting process, which differs from that of classic roulette. Here, the chances of winning with inside bets are twice as high because every spin produces not one but two winning outcomes. Of course, the payouts are lower to reflect the better odds.

When it comes to outside bets, however, winning is twice as hard as in typical roulette for one simple reason: both balls need to land on pockets that correspond to the wager. The payouts for winning outside bets, on the other hand, are extremely attractive, and if players manage to predict where the two balls will land, they can collect up to 1,200 times their original stake.

As mentioned above, the odds for these bets to win are twice as high. Therefore, the payouts are half as high as in standard roulette. When making these bets, players need to put their chips inside the numbered grid on the table and hope that at least one of the balls will fall on their numbers. The following inside bets are allowed:

• Straight Bet: Players wager on a single number and win if either ball lands on that number. The payout is 17 to 1.
• Split: This bet covers two adjacent numbers (either horizontally or vertically on the layout), and the chips are placed on the line between them. If either ball lands on one of the two numbers, the payout is 8 to 1.
• Street: A street bet covers three consecutive numbers in a row. If either ball lands on any of these numbers, the game pays 5 to 1.
• Corner: This bet covers four numbers that form a square on the layout. Chips are placed at the intersection of the four numbers, and if the bet wins, it pays 3 to 1.
• Six Line: Also known as a double street, this bet covers two adjacent rows on the layout, or six numbers in total. Players win if either ball lands on any of these six numbers. The payout is 2 to 1.

Typically, players prefer outside bets such as red or black because they are more likely to win in a standard roulette game where there is just one ball. Things are quite different in this game, however, where both balls need to fall within the same group or sector for the player to win with an outside bet.

For example, if we place our chips on black, we will win only if both balls land on black numbers. There is an additional outside bet in Double Ball Roulette, and it is quite interesting because it allows players to bet on red and black numbers simultaneously.

• Same Column: When players place their chips in one of the fields below the three columns of the numbered grid, they bet that both balls will settle on numbers within that column. If the bet wins, it pays 8 to 1.
• Same Dozen: Players can also bet that both balls will land within the same dozen numbers. There are three dozens: from 1-12, 13-24, and 25-36. A winning same dozen bet pays 8 to 1.
• Red or Black: This bet resembles the red/black wager in standard roulette, but here both balls must land on the same color for the bet to win. The payout is 3 to 1.
• High or Low: Similar to the other outside bets, players win only if both balls hit the appropriate section. They can choose low (1-18) or high (19-36) numbers, and if the bet wins, they receive a payout of 3 to 1 on their original stake.
• Even or Odd: With this bet, players predict that both balls will land on either even or odd numbers. This wager also covers 18 numbers, and its payout is 3 to 1.

• Double Ball Jackpot: This bet, or more precisely its payout, immediately grabs your attention when you open the game. It allows players to bet on any number they choose, and if they are lucky enough, both balls will land on that exact number. The bet is called the Double Ball Jackpot because of its mouth-watering payout of 1,200 to 1.
• Any Same Number: This wager is very similar to the jackpot bet in terms of the required outcome of the spin: to win, both balls must land on the same number. However, you do not need to specify which number; you simply predict that this will happen on the next spin. If your prediction is correct, you receive a reward of 35 times your initial bet.
• Red and Black: Another special bet in Double Ball Roulette allows players to bet on red and black simultaneously. To win, the balls must meet both requirements, meaning one ball must land on a red number and the other on a black number. As you can imagine, the odds of this bet winning are relatively high, which is why the payout is even money.

Along with the inside and outside bets available on the main betting grid, players can also make call bets, also known as announced bets or French bets. Their names are written in French and allow wagering on sections of the wheel rather than on individual numbers or groups of numbers on the layout. Such wagers can be placed on the additional betting section called the racetrack. There, the numbers appear in the same order as they do on the wheel. Although these bets are quite standard for most French and European roulette variations, we list them below along with their payouts:

• Neighbor Bets: With this type of bet, players pick a specific number on the racetrack layout, and two numbers on either side of it are automatically selected. The bet includes five numbers in total, so players need to place at least five chips on five straight bets. If either ball falls on any of these numbers, players collect a payout of 18 to 1 per winning number.
• Voisins: The full name of this bet is Voisins du Zéro, which translates from French as “neighbors of zero.” With this wager, players bet on the 17 numbers surrounding 0, including 0 itself, and can win up to 8 times their initial bet, depending on the specific winning numbers.
• Tiers: Also known as Tiers du Cylindre, this bet covers one-third of the wheel, specifically the 12 numbers opposite the zero. Tiers consists of six splits, so if the bet wins, players receive a payout of 8 to 1.
• Orphelins: The game also allows players to bet on the two sections of the wheel that are not covered by Voisins and Tiers. This wager, called Orphelins or “orphans,” includes eight numbers distributed in four splits and one straight-up bet, so the payout varies: it can be 8 to 1 or 17 to 1.

When playing Double Ball Roulette, players need to know that each bet’s probability of winning differs from that in standard roulette, where there is only one ball. The reason is obvious: players have two chances of winning when placing an inside bet. Outside bets, on the other hand, are harder to win because both balls need to meet a certain requirement. This is why players who decide to try out this exciting version of roulette should choose their bets very carefully.

Placing a combination of bets or using the racetrack to wager on larger sections of the wheel can be an interesting strategy in this game. Typically, this approach is quite risky, because you need to bet at least several chips per spin and could easily deplete your bankroll after only a few losing rounds. In Double Ball Roulette, however, you are presented with two numbers after each spin, which certainly increases your odds.

Betting that the balls will land on red and black in the same spin is also quite interesting; this is a brand-new option that cannot be found in any other roulette variation. The payout may be small (1:1), but it can be enough to offset losses. Of course, all outside bets are very exciting despite the fact that both balls need to hit the same number, color, or group of numbers for these bets to win.

The Double Ball Jackpot bet is certainly the highlight in this game and it offers an extraordinary payout of 1,200 times the initial bet. Even if the chances of this outcome occurring are tiny, the potential reward makes taking the risk worthwhile. Last but not least, players should know that the theoretical return to player (RTP) is 93.56%. This means that at a house edge of 6.44%, the game would keep $6.44 of every $100 bet.

In comparison, the standard, single-ball European or French roulette games have a house edge of 2.70%, while the American variations with two zero pockets on the wheel usually have a house edge of 5.26%.