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

Choosing the wrong version of roulette is the most common and costly mistake new players make.

The Impact of the Double Zero

A European roulette wheel features 37 pockets in total: the numbers 1 through 36, plus a single zero (0).

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

With a house edge of 2.70%, European roulette is relatively fair compared to many other casino games.

There is absolutely no mathematical justification for ever choosing to play American roulette if European is available.

Special European Roulette Rules

Some European, and particularly French, roulette tables offer player-friendly rules called "La Partage" or "En Prison."

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

Playing American roulette is a mathematical mistake that unnecessarily drains your bankroll twice as fast.