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<br>Roulette is universally recognized as one of the most iconic and popular games in casino history.<br>
<br>Choosing the wrong version of roulette is the most common and costly mistake new players make.<br>
The Difference is in the Zeros
<br>A European roulette wheel features 37 pockets in total: the numbers 1 through 36, plus a single zero (0).<br>
<br>The addition of the 00 pocket effectively doubles the [casino](http://ossosu.com/author/pablovancouver/)'s built-in mathematical advantage over the player.<br>
European wheel has 37 total pocketsAmerican wheel has 38 total pocketsBoth versions pay 35 to 1 on a single number bet
The Mathematics of the Two Wheels
<br>Because the European wheel has only one zero, the house edge is a very reasonable 2.70%.<br>
<br>There is absolutely no mathematical justification for ever choosing to play American roulette if European is available.<br>
The En Prison and La Partage Rules
<br>The "En Prison" rule "imprisons" your bet for the next spin if the zero hits, giving you a second chance.<br>
<br>American roulette essentially never offers these rules, further cementing its status as the inferior option.<br>
GameWheel NumbersEdge with La PartageFrench371.35%American38N/A
<br>Online casinos almost always offer both, so be vigilant and always click on the European wheel.<br>