The Difference Between European And American Roulette

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


Knowing which wheel to choose is the single most important decision a roulette player will ever make.

The Green Zero: The House's Secret Weapon

A standard European wheel contains only one green slot (the 0), giving the house its mathematical advantage.


That extra double zero on the American wheel might look harmless, but it drastically increases the operator's profit margin.

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
The 'En Prison' and 'La Partage' Rules

If you can find a French roulette table, you will encounter the best possible odds for this specific game.


The 'En Prison' rule allows your even-money bet to remain 'in prison' for the next spin if a zero hits, giving you a second chance.

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.