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

This single extra pocket on the American wheel drastically alters the mathematical probabilities of the game.
The green zeros represent the house edgeAmerican roulette includes the 0 and the 00European roulette only utilizes the single 0 Comparing the House Edge
With a house edge of 2.70%, European roulette is relatively fair compared to many other casino games.

This means you will lose money almost twice as fast playing the American version over the long term.
Lowering the Edge Even Further
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.
VersionZero PocketsHouse EdgeEuropeanOne (0)2.70%AmericanTwo (0, 00)5.26%
Playing American roulette is a mathematical mistake that unnecessarily drains your bankroll twice as fast.