Online casino games are legal and licensed in West Virginia. Major online betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and BetRivers accept players in the state, as well as from Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. All West Virginia online casinos deal real money roulette.
Most online casinos have multiple versions. The variants may change based on the number of zeros on the wheel, side bets available, and if it has a live dealer.
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Why play online roulette in WV
There are five casinos in West Virginia. All deal table games. These can be fun places to enjoy a night of entertainment. However, you don’t need to leave your home to play roulette. This saves you gas and time.
Roulette is available at online casinos in West Virginia. It offers several advantages over its live counterpart.
Lower minimum bets
If you play roulette at a live West Virginia casino, the minimum bet is usually $5 or $10. Online versions usually have a minimum bet of $0.10. You can always play it for $1 or less. You can even try the live dealer version, where the minimum bet is as low as $1, depending on the casino site.
More game options
Every roulette game in West Virginia casinos is the same. The wheel has two zeros and no side bets. This is true of live and electronic roulette games.
However, West Virginia online roulette is offered in several forms. This includes European Roulette, American Roulette, Lightning Roulette, Double Spin, and live dealer.
You can play single zero roulette at WV Online casinos
There are no single zero roulette wheels in West Virginia casinos. Nearly all online casino games in the state offer at least one single zero roulette game. It is called European Roulette, when available.
European Roulette is basically the same game as double zero roulette, except that it has only one zero. European Roulette also has a few French bets available.
When playing European Roulette in Las Vegas, there is a la partage rule. This means that the player receives half of an even money bet back if the ball lands on zero. This includes odd and even, high and low, and red and black. You will also find this rule at double zero tables in Atlantic City.
While online European Roulette does not offer this la partage rule, you should still choose it over versions with two zeros. The house edge for online European Roulette is 2.7%. The house advantage for double zero roulette is 5.26%.
You can play online roulette with a bonus
All WV online casinos offer new players a deposit bonus. It could be in the form of a match bonus, loss rebate, or free play. Many casino websites permit playing roulette when clearing a bonus or qualifying for a second chance loss rebate. Roulette, like other table games, typically requires a higher playthrough requirement compared to slot games.
Always read the bonus rules to ensure roulette is permitted as well as the playthrough requirement. If the game is allowed, never make bets on opposite sides of an outcome when clearing a bonus. This means do not make a wager on red and black, odd and even, or high and low on the same spin.
Also, do not cover all the two-to-one bets. Your inside bets shouldn’t cover all or most numbers. This violates the spirit of the bonus if it is not a flagrant breaking of its rules. It is easy for an online casino’s security department to catch this type of action. You will likely lose your bonus and could get banned from all sites related to the company. Always play online roulette bonuses properly.
Online roulette plays faster than the live game
Live roulette can be slow. It takes time for the dealer to sell and color up chips. The betting window is long as the wheel spins. A dealer must mark the number the pill lands in, take the losing bets, and pay the winning ones. The players must then collect winnings.
Alternatively, online roulette plays like an electronic table game without the delay between hands. Players can make bets at their preferred pace and click the spin button. If you want to make the same bets on the next spin, simply click the rebet button.
When you are ready to leave, just close the program. You don’t need to worry about coloring up or cashing out your chips at an online roulette game. The funds go right back into your account. You can withdraw them, move to another game, or save them for a later session.
Can you play live dealer roulette in WV?
Most major online casinos that are licensed in West Virginia have live dealer roulette. In this game, there is a dealer on camera. There are players from across the state, and sometimes other states with legal online casinos, like Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The dealer spins the wheel, just like at a live game. Players have a screen with different chip denominations and a betting screen with a roulette felt on it. Players click their preferred bets. The ball lands, losing bets are automatically removed, and winning bets are paid. There is a rebet button for players who make the same bets on every spin.
The minimum bet for live dealer roulette is usually $1 or $5. This amount must be met by bets on either the inside or outside.
Getting started at online roulette
The first step to playing online roulette is creating an account at a casino site. Several bonus offers are available from legal and licensed sites in West Virginia. Pick the best bonus for your play. If you are a new player, you should qualify. Make sure you understand the wagering requirement for the bonus to ensure you can meet it during the allotted time. If a bonus code is required, enter it when signing up.
Creating an online roulette account
The sign-up process will ask for your personal information. This includes your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and the last four numbers of your Social Security Number. Legal online casinos are required to collect this information to comply with “Know Your Customer” banking regulations. It also helps secure the account. This protects players and the site from fraud. It keeps stolen identities and banking information from being used successfully.
Fund your WV online casino account
Since West Virginia online casinos are legal, it is simple to fund an account. You don’t need to deal with cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Legal casino sites accept credit and debit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. There is usually a Play+ option. It is a prepaid debit card that is often branded with the casino site.
Other West Virginia online deposit options include e-wallets like PayPal and Skrill. Applepay, bank wires, and cash through PayNearMe are other types of deposit methods widely accepted by online casinos that deal roulette in West Virginia.
Pick the best online roulette game
The next step is picking the best online roulette game for you. If the casino site has European Roulette, this is the best option. It is single zero roulette. All other online roulette in West Virginia is double zero. It is often called American Roulette. Any variant that you find, including Lightning, live dealer, and Double Ball, has two zeros on the wheel.
Place your bets
After you choose your game, it is time to make your bets. There are several denominations of chips on the screen. Pick your preferred one. Each click over a bet will increase it by that increment. If you bet too much by accident, simply click the cancel button. The pill won’t spin until you tell it to on the screen.
When all your online roulette bets are ready, click the deal button. If you meet the minimum bet, the ball will spin.
Choose your own speed
Online roulette has several speed levels. You can run it with animation to keep the suspense of a live game, or have an instant number call. There are often speeds in between. If the spin is too slow for your liking, you can click a button to speed it up to the end just like you would on a slot machine.
Play another spin or leave
When the spin is over, you can easily play another with the same bets by clicking the rebet button. You can also clear the bets and make all new wagers. When you are ready to leave, just close the game. Your chips will go right back into your main online casino account.
Collecting your online roulette winnings
If luck was on your side, you beat the odds. It is time to collect your winnings. Online casinos usually prefer to pay you through the same method you used to deposit. If that is not available, the other options include bank transfer, Play+ prepaid debit card, PayPal, and Skrill.
WV online roulette FAQs
Is online roulette legal in WV?
Online casinos are legal in West Virginia. All licensed sites deal roulette.
What is the online roulette house edge?
Online European Roulette has a 2.7% house edge. It has one zero. American Roulette and all other versions are double zero and have a 5.26% house edge for most bets.
What are online roulette minimum bets in WV?
The minimum bet is usually $0.10 for online roulette in West Virginia. European Roulette may start at $0.25 or more because it is single-zero. Live dealer roulette games usually have a $1 to $5 minimum bet.
What types of roulette games are available at WV online casinos?
European Roulette, American Roulette, live dealer, Double Spin, and Lightning are among the types of roulette games available at West Virginia online casinos.
In what states can you play online roulette legally?
Online roulette is legal in CT, DE, MI, NJ, PA, and WV. In these states, the same regulators who oversee retail casinos also licensed online ones.