American Roulette Wheel
Spin the above American Roulette Wheel to practice American Roulette.
Roulette has made it to the top 5 games in most casinos. It is an enticing and straightforward game that requires luck to be your friend. American and European Roulette Wheels are mostly preferred. Casinos prefer the former, while players prefer the latter.
Difference Between American and European Roulette Wheels
The game is the same, but the wheel’s layout is different. There are a few other differences detailed below.
- The main difference between these two wheels is that American Roulette Wheel has two zero pockets, 0 & 00 and European Roulette Wheel has only one 0 pocket. The colour of the zero pockets on both wheels is green.
- The number order is not the same in both the Roulette Wheels. The clockwise pocket number on American & European Roulette Wheels is shown in the table below.
| Type of Roulette Wheel | Number Order |
|---|---|
| American | 0-28-9-26-30-11-7-20-32-17-5-22-34-15-3-24-36-13-1-00-27-10-25-29-12-8-19-31-18-6-21-33-16-4-23-35-14-2 |
| European | 0-32-15-19-4-21-2-25-17-34-6-27-13-36-11-30-8-23-10-5-24-16-33-1-20-14-31-9-22-18-29-7-28-12-35-3-26 |
- American Roulette’s house edge percentage is 5.26%, and European Roulette’s house edge percentage is 2.7%. A house edge % implies how much a casino can benefit from its players.
- There is a difference in the probabilities related to various types of bets. The below table explains this:
| Type of Bet | Payout | European Roulette Probability | American Roulette Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Number Combination Bet | 17:1 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| 3 Number Combination Bet | 11:1 | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| 4 Number Combination Bet | 8:1 | 10.8% | 10.5% |
| 5 Number Combination Bet | 6:1 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 6 Number Combination Bet | 5:1 | 16.2% | 15.8% |
French Roulette Wheel vs European Roulette Wheel
French Roulette is very similar to European Roulette. Their table layout differs, though there are no different rules for outside bets. You may not even realise the difference unless you are well-versed with both table layouts.
The differences between American and French Roulette Wheels are the same as between American and European Roulette Wheels.
How Can I Win in Roulette?
Roulette is a game of chance. Irrespective of the wheel you play on, your winning is luck based to a more significant extent.
Few players try various Roulette Strategies to win the game. However, these do not guarantee a 100% win all the time. You could practice the different Roulette Strategies on the above American Roulette Wheel and test your luck. You never know. You could get lucky.
Learn about Roulette, their various bets, payouts, and Roulette Strategies before you spin a Roulette Wheel at a real casino.
How many zero pockets does a French Roulette Wheel have?
French Roulette Wheel has a single zero pocket.
Which Roulette Wheel do players prefer to play?
Players prefer European Roulette Wheel as its house advantage % is lower than American Roulette Wheel.