Why You Should Never Play American Roulette

Roulette is one of the most iconic and visually thrilling games available on any casino floor.


The variation you decide to play has a massive impact on your mathematical chances of walking away a winner.

Understanding the Wheel Layouts

The European roulette wheel features 37 slots in total: numbers 1 through 36, plus a single green zero.


The American wheel, however, features 38 slots: numbers 1 through 36, a single zero, AND a double zero (00).

The payouts for hitting a single number are exactly the same (35 to 1) on both wheelsBecause the payouts are identical but the American wheel has an extra number, your odds of winning decreaseYou are taking on more risk for the exact same potential reward when playing the American version
Advanced European Roulette Rules

Certain high-end European tables utilize the 'La Partage' rule, which further reduces the house advantage.


These rules effectively cut the house edge in half again, dropping it to a phenomenally low 1.35% on outside bets.

Game TypeSpecial Rules?House Edge (Even-Money Bets)Standard EuropeanNo2.70%French (La Partage)Yes (Half-back on Zero)1.35%

By simply choosing the European wheel, you instantly double your expected mathematical longevity at the casino.