Eliminating the zero pockets, both have 36 numbered red or black pockets spread across various parts of the wheel. The biggest thing to note is that the American Roulette layout (with its two zero pockets) accounts for a 38-pocket wheel meanwhile, the European Roulette layout, with its single zero pocket) makes for a 37-pocket game. However, that is purely an aesthetic difference between the American Roulette and European Roulette wheel and will not impact gameplay. The order of the numbers which appear on the roulette wheel and tables differ between the two. By having one more zero pocket than the European game, American roulette effectively has double the house edge.Īnother key difference between American Roulette and European Roulette is the set of numbered (and coloured) pockets. As you are probably aware, unless you bet on zero (which you can do in American roulette), you will lose your stake if the ball lands in the zero pockets.Įuropean Roulette has just a single zero roulette (0) pocket, while American Roulette has a zero pocket (0) and a double zero roulette pocket (00). The most notable difference between European and American roulette is the number of green zero pockets.
