In online casinos, roulette is almost always a product developed by third-party providers. In rare cases, casinos create their own games. Thus, the casino acts as a platform for hosting the games, while the provider is responsible for their development, technical performance, and the accuracy of calculations. This applies to both RNG roulette and live roulette. Below is a simplified overview of how it works.
- Game and Mechanic Development
For RNG roulette, providers create a software model with a random number generator that simulates the behaviour of a real wheel. In live roulette, providers are responsible for the studio, equipment, dealers, and the gaming process.
- Result Determination
In RNG games, the outcome is determined by the algorithm. In live roulette, sensors and OCR technologies are used to automatically read the winning number from the wheel and transmit it to the system and player interface.
- Bet and Payout Processing
All player bets are accepted and processed on the provider’s servers. The provider calculates outcomes and payouts in real time.
- Integration with Casinos
Through an API, the casino connects the game to its platform and receives data on bets and results without affecting the gameplay itself.
- Compliance and Quality Control
The provider is responsible for operational stability, updates, and compliance with licensing, audit, and fairness standards.
Therefore, it is clear that online casinos cannot influence the game, as the entire gaming process takes place on the provider’s side. This includes servers or studios when referring to live roulette. For example, if one player from the USA plays live roulette at one casino, and another player in Germany plays at a different casino, both players participate at the same table on the same provider’s server. The casino platforms on which they play offer separate interfaces adapted to the US and German markets.
Before offering their games on various casino platforms, providers must undergo several stages of certification to confirm the safety and fairness of their games. The first requirement is obtaining a license. Yes, not only must casinos be licensed, but providers must also hold licenses. Licenses can be local, such as those from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, or international, such as those from the MGA or Curacao. One prerequisite for obtaining a license is that providers’ games must be tested for proper RNG operation and RTP verification. Providers engage third-party and independent laboratories, such as eCOGRA, GLI, or iTech Labs, for this purpose. Each laboratory follows ISO/IEC 17025 standards, which govern the testing process, and GLI-19 standards, which apply to testing casino games, including live games. Additionally, providers must ensure game security, including encryption protocols, to protect player information. Only after meeting all these requirements do providers receive a license, under which they must also undergo regular recurring audits and tests. This multi-level and complex process guarantees the integrity and transparency of online roulette tables.