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Which Roulette Version is Better?

Roulette is universally recognized as one of the most iconic and popular games in casino history.

European and American roulette may look nearly identical to the untrained eye, but the math differs wildly.

The Extra Green Zero

The single most important difference between the two games lies entirely in the number of green zero pockets.

The addition of the 00 pocket effectively doubles the casino‘s built-in mathematical advantage over the player.

  • The green zeros represent the house edge
  • American roulette includes the 0 and the 00
  • European roulette only utilizes the single 0

The Mathematics of the Two Wheels

Because the European wheel has only one zero, the house edge is a very reasonable 2.70%.

This means you will lose money almost twice as fast playing the American version over the long term.

Special European Roulette Rules

The “La Partage” rule dictates that if the ball lands on zero, you only lose half of your even-money bet.

American roulette essentially never offers these rules, further cementing its status as the inferior option.

Version Zero Pockets House Edge
European One (0) 2.70%
American Two (0, 00) 5.26%

The conclusion is incredibly simple: you should always seek out and exclusively play European or French roulette.