European vs. American Roulette: Which is Better?

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

On a European table, the presence of the single zero is what prevents the even-money bets from being perfectly 50/50.

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

The single zero is the only reason the casino makes a profit on Red/Black or Odd/Even wagers
Adding a second zero effectively doubles the speed at which you will statistically lose your bankroll
The visual layout of the numbers on the wheel itself is also completely different between the two versions

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

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

Wheel Style	Player Recommendation	Reasoning
Double Zero	Avoid completely	The math is terrible for the player
Single Zero	Play this version exclusively	Offers a fair and reasonable chance to win

If you have the option, you should absolutely never sit down at an American roulette table.