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.

Understanding the Wheel Layouts

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

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

• The payouts for hitting a single number are exactly the same (35 to 1) on both wheels
• Because the payouts are identical but the American wheel has an extra number, your odds of winning decrease
• You are taking on more risk for the exact same potential reward when playing the American version

Advanced European Roulette Rules

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.

By simply choosing the European wheel, you instantly double your expected mathematical longevity at the casino.