Many people don't realize that there are multiple types of Roulette wheels. European Roulette, also referred to as Single-Zero Roulette, only has a single zero, whereas the American Roulette wheel has a single zero and a double zero. Also, the numbers on the European Roulette wheel are randomized, as opposed to the American wheel, where they are placed in pairs opposite one another.

Design of the European Roulette Wheel

The randomness of European single zero tables is very pleasing to the eye, but the layout can be confusing for people who may just be learning how to play roulette. The American table places the red/black and odd/even bets next to each other and the first 18/last 18 betting spots alongside the single numbers, making its design slightly more practical and easier to learn.

Odds on the European Roulette Wheel

The double zero that the American Roulette wheel has affects the odds significantly over multiple rolls. The house edge on a single number bet on the American Roulette wheel is taken out of 38 numbers; the house edge ends up being about 5.26%. The European wheel only has 37 numbers, changing that house edge to 2.7%.

You can find free European roulette online and in land-based casinos everywhere. European roulette is the best option when it is available because of the more favorable house edge compared to American roulette. Both roulette games depend on luck rather than skill, so the best strategy is to increase your odds.