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European vs American Roulette (and French)
The three main roulette wheels side by side: pockets, zero rules and what changes for each bet — plus how often zeros actually landed on live tables in the last 24 hours.
| European | American | French | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pockets | 37 (0–36) | 38 (0, 00, 1–36) | 37 (0–36) |
| Red wins | 48.65% | 47.37% | 48.65% (+ La Partage) |
| Straight up wins | 2.70% | 2.63% | 2.70% |
| Zero on even-money bets | lose | lose | half back |
Live check: zeros in the last 24 hours
European tables: 2,574 zeros in 96,343 spins (2.7%). American table: 119 zeros and double zeros in 2,278 spins (5.2%).
Which roulette should you play?
European and French wheels give every bet a better chance than American ones for the same payout, and French tables return half of an even-money bet on zero. American roulette is common in US casinos and adds the 00 pocket.
FAQ
- What is the difference between European and American roulette?
- American roulette has an extra double-zero pocket (38 pockets instead of 37) but the same payouts, so every bet wins slightly less often.