Authentic Gaming XL Roulette Live: Review, Strategy and Playing Tips

Introduction to Authentic XL Roulette

Authentic XL Roulette is Authentic Gaming's first step into a live roulette game with multipliers.

Rather than just producing a straight copy of Lightning Roulette, like some of the other providers, have done, Authentic have tried to be innovative.

They have produced a studio live roulette game with four different playing options, with three of them offering a varying number of multiplier possibilities.

1. The standard option is the regular European roulette. No multipliers are offered, and the normal paytable is used - with straight-up numbers being paid at 35:1.
2. XL Roulette mode has the option of having 1 to 5 multipliers on the wheel, each paying up to a maximum of 500x. The paytable is modified to pay straight-up numbers at 29:1.
3. XXL Roulette mode has the option of 2 to 8 multipliers, each paying up to a max of 500x. Straight-up numbers are paid at 23:1.
4. XXXL Roulette mode has the option of 3 to 11 multiplier, each with a max payout of 500x. The Straight-up numbers on this version pay a paltry 17:1!

In this review, we'll look at each of the Multiplier options and how they compare to Lightning Roulette, Quantum Roulette, and Mega Roulette.

I'll explain how to play XL Roulette and offer some hints and tips on the best playing strategies to adopt.

If reading is too much there is a video you can watch that explains everything you need to get playing.

What is Authentic XL Roulette

Authentic XL roulette is a slightly different take on the live dealer roulette games that give multiplier boosts to straight-up number bets.

XL Roulette offers 4 different playing options, with each option increasing the risk/reward of playing straight-up number bets. So you can choose just how much risk you're willing to take to get the multipliers.

The way Authentic does this is by reducing the payout on straight-up numbers while increasing the chances of getting a multiplier for each playing option.

The multiplier payouts don't change, they range from 50x through to 500x.

The good thing is you can chop and change playing options at the click of a button between every spin!

XL Roulette Playing Modes

XL Roulette can be played in four different modes.

The playing mode most similar to Lightning Roulette is XL Roulette. The other playing options create a risker version of the game - it's the classic risk and reward scenario. The good thing is, control sits with the player in choosing the number of multipliers to be applied to the game. Something other games of this type doesn't do.

Standard Mode

• European Single Zero Roulette
• RTP is 97.3%
• Straight-Up payout is 35:1
• All normal European Roulette payouts apply
• No Multiplier Numbers.

XL Roulette

• European Single Zero Roulette
• RTP - 97.3%
• The regular Straight-up payout is 29:1
• 1 - 5 Multipliers in play.
• Max straight-up payout of 500x

XXL Roulette

• European Single Zero Roulette
• RTP - 97.3%
• The regular Straight-up payout is 23:1
• 2 - 8 Multipliers in play.
• Max straight-up payout of 500x

XXXL Roulette

• European Single Zero Roulette
• RTP - 97.3%
• The regular Straight-up payout is 17:1
• 3 - 11 Multipliers in play.
• Max straight-up payout of 500x

Hints & Tips For Playing Live XL Roulette

Before you play Authentic XL Roulette Live, there are a few things that you should know before placing your bets.

1. The game is streamed from Authentic's Live Arena studio in Malta.
2. It's a presenter-led game that uses a live auto roulette wheel.
3. XL Roulette is available 24 hours 7 Days a week.
4. The maximum payout is 500x for a straight-up number.
5. Four different playing modes can be switched between before each spin.
6. There is a "Bet All" function that will put a bet on all straight-up numbers.
7. XL Roulette can be played on Mobile in Portrait Mode and Desktop in Landscape Mode.

How To Play XL Roulette Live

XL Roulette is played like any normal game of roulette.

• To start, you need to select one of 4 playing options before placing a bet,
• You place your bets on the number you think the ball will land on, using the betting grid or racetrack.
• Note:- only straight-up bets qualify for the multiplier numbers.
• Once betting time has closed, the RNG engine selects up to eleven numbers and assigns a multiplier to them.
• The ball is fired into the spinning wheel, with the game round ending when the ball comes to rest in a pocket.
• Payouts for the result are made.
• If you played a mode that had a qualifying multiplier number and you had a bet on it and it won, you'll be paid the value of the multiplier.
• Once all bets have been settled the next game round begins.

Selecting Your Playing Option

Select one of the 4 Playing options by opening the selection tab with the XL button.

Once you've selected the playing mode there are two additional options that will help you place your bets.

1. The "Bet All" function when pressed will place a bet on all straight-up numbers, for the coin amount selected. Note: Make sure you have selected the bet amount before pressing the Bet All button.
2. The "Straight-Up" option, when switched on, will convert any inside or outside bet into a straight-up bet. For example, if you press Black, you'll get a bet placed on all Black straight-up numbers. Note: if you want to place a range of bets, then don't have this option selected.

The playing mode will remain in place until you change it, which can be done between each game round.

Placing Your Bets

The Bet All Function will place a straight-up bet on all numbers.

Alternatively, you can place normal roulette bets or use one of the functions for placing french bets, call bets, or neighbour bets.

If you want to turn those bets into straight-up equilivant bets, switch on the Straight-up function as mentioned above.

It's also possible to save your bets as Favourites which you can call back at any time.

Note: Autoplay is not available on Mobile, but is on the Desktop version.

Lucky Number Selection

The Lucky number selection occurs when betting time has closed. The screen behind the dealer displays eleven number slots in three lines.

The Random Number generator selects how many lucky numbers will appear for each playing option and the numbers and multiplier values for each.

The bottom line is for the Xl Roulette option, the bottom and middle row numbers are for the XXL Roulette option, and all three lines are for the XXXL Roulette playing option.

The numbers are highlighted on the betting grid so you can keep track of them.

XL Roulette Result

The results of the spin are displayed when the ball has dropped into one of the pockets on the wheel.

The winning number is displayed in the middle of the screen and if you've won, the payout for your bet is displayed below.

Note: that if you're betting on one of the XL options and your straight-up number comes in, you'll be paid at the rate for that XL option.

XL Roulette Payouts

This payout table displays the payouts you can expect if you're playing any of the options.

You should note that all payouts with the exception of straight-up number payouts are the same as standard European Roulette.

Betting and Playing Strategy for Authentic XL Roulette Live

Let's begin with a reality check.

Regardless of what anyone tells you, there is no sure-fire way that you can guarantee a win when playing XL Roulette. However, there are strategies that will help you play better and also maximise your chances of keeping your bankroll for longer.

XL Roulette is not really designed to give you Multipliers and let you win. They are there to tempt you into trying to get them when the actual focus of when you bet is to try and find the right number or combinations of numbers to bet on.

This is where the multipliers work really well, as the game encourages you to pick as many numbers as possible in the ope you'll get a lucky number. But that is just the first stage, you've won nothing until the ball lands in the pocket of that number. So you have to get two bets correct to win - clever eh?

What happens is you concentrate so much on getting multipliers that you lose sight of the real aim of the game, and that is just to win!

My advice, for what it's worth, is don't go after the multipliers, let them come to you.

Play roulette in the way you normally do (if you normally play straight-up numbers). If you don't play Straight-up number roulette then either don't play XL Roulette or play a normal European Roulette with La Partage to get the best returns.

If you want to try the multipliers, treat them as a side bet.

Do your normal bets and then place up to 5 straight-up number bets and pick the lowest playing option, XL ROulette.

This will give a straight-up return of 29:1, and still pay the full odds on all other bets.

Top Strategy Take-aways

1. Only play XXL or XXXL Roulette options if your betting strategy for a normal straight-up win makes you break even. The payouts of 23:1 and 17:1 are far less than normal so a bigger stake is needed to break even.
2. Treat the Multipliers as a side bet - concentrate your efforts on a solid roulette strategy for winning with other bets.
3. Consider betting on sections of the wheel, neighbours or some of the inside-bets or us one of these roulette strategies.
4. Play with only as much bankroll as you are prepared to lose.
5. It's going to cost you to get the multipliers. Sometimes it's just not worth it.
6. Check the statistics to see how often a multiplier actually comes in - that will give you an idea of the possible returns on this game.
7. If all else fails, play Playtech Mega Fire Blaze Roulette - in my opinion, this is a much better game of roulette with multipliers, as all inside bets qualify for the bonus round.

Video Review of Authentic XL Roulette

This is a first for me, a complete video review of playing XL Roulette on mobile. Enjoy!

Summary

Authentic XL Roulette has made a refreshing change to the new range of multiplier live roulette games on the market.

While the concept of the game is a copy of Lightning Roulette, the additional playing options are not.

Players now have the ability to opt for up to eleven multipliers a spin. But this comes at a cost, with the straight-up number payout reduced to a poor 17:1.

Even when you're playing the more advanced option which can give up to eleven multipliers, there is no guarantee that will happen.

In fact, you may be better off play the XL Roulette mode, which gives up to five multipliers with a 29:1 payout for a straight-up number.

This game suits players that like the additional thrill of getting a payout up to 500x.

For me roulette is difficult enough, even just getting a normal straight-up win is a challenge, so with the added multipliers, it's doubly difficult.

My advice is to play regular roulette, or play XL Roulette and treat the multipliers like a side bet.

Other Live Roulette games with Multipliers

If you like to try other Live Roulette games with multipliers, can I suggest the following?

• Mega Roulette from Pragmatic Play with its 500x max multiplier.
• Quantum Roulette, also by Playtech, also with a max 500x multiplier.
• The original Lightning Roulette by Evolution, that started it all with multipliers.
• Mega Fire Blaze Roulette by Playtech has multipliers up to 20,000x and all Inside bets qualify!

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