Both the iPhone and iPad from Apple are two of the most popular standalone devices in Australia and have brought a whole new meaning to the concept of mobile casino gaming in the country. Whereas older casino games were packaged as applets that needed to be downloaded into the device’s memory, the Safari web browser on all Apple devices has made it possible for the world’s leading mobile casino software providers to design and distribute roulette games with some of the best graphics ever seen – online casinos included.

Fortunately, roulette is such a classic title that virtually every online and mobile casino around ensures that it has at least one version of roulette available, although many go much further and include variations from around the world, including American, European and even French Roulette. The selection of games available on mobile devices is somewhat limited compared to the online versions as players have become accustomed to, but it is growing all of the time.

If you have ever had the pleasure of playing at All Slots, Casino.com and ComeOn Casino, then you will already know that different software developers put their own twists on the classic roulette format. The casinos mentioned are primarily powered by Microgaming, Playtech and Net Entertainment respectively, and while the rules remain the same, the graphics and overall atmosphere can vary significantly. The same is true of the iPhone and iPad versions, where all three companies have utilised similar control methods but added in their own features that take advantage of the iPhone and iPad platforms.

European Roulette for iPhone is the oldest mobile game from the providers, and comes from Microgaming, meaning that it can be enjoyed at the likes of All Slots Mobile and Wild Jack Mobile. The graphics are somewhat basic, in line with the overall age of the game, but players using the iPhone or iPad will benefit greatly from the simplicity offered by the layout. Naturally, betting on the standard board is carried out using the touch screen, which is actually one of the most intuitive control methods out there considering the nature of the game. The wheel itself is animated as would be expected, and players on either device are presented with a zoomed in version of the wheel when the ball is landing. There is a handy Rebet option on the main screen, and everything can be controlled from a single interface.

Microgaming upped their game somewhat with the release of European Roulette Gold, which was created for mobile casinos with the iPad specifically in mind. While it is also compatible with the iPhone and of course the iPad Mini, players using the larger screen of the full sized iPad will benefit the most from the layout and high definition graphics that it brings to the table. Unlike its predecessor, players gain access to special bets that are more commonly associated with the full online version of the game, such as neighbour and call bets. Even the wheel itself has been updated graphically and looks just like the real thing. Just like the original European Roulette for iPhone, the Gold edition is available at both All Slots and Royal Vegas mobile casinos.

As things currently stand, Microgaming mobile casinos are the best choice for mobile players looking to enjoy roulette on their iPad or iPhone. You can find out more about both All Slots Mobile and Wild Jack Mobile in our review section, where both gain extremely high marks and are two absolutely perfect choices for players in Australia.