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<br>Roulette is universally recognized as one of the most iconic and popular games in [casino](https://spin.org.pk/employer/slotspalace-9gr/) history.<br>
<br>European and American roulette may look nearly identical to the untrained eye, but the math differs wildly.<br>
The Extra Green Zero
<br>A European roulette wheel features 37 pockets in total: the numbers 1 through 36, plus a single zero (0).<br>
<br>This single extra pocket on the American wheel drastically alters the mathematical probabilities of the game.<br>
The green zeros represent the house edgeAmerican roulette includes the 0 and the 00European roulette only utilizes the single 0
The Mathematics of the Two Wheels
<br>With a house edge of 2.70%, European roulette is relatively fair compared to many other casino games.<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>
TypeLong Term Loss per $100Player ValueSingle Zero$2.70ExcellentDouble Zero$5.26Terrible
<br>Online casinos almost always offer both, so be vigilant and always click on the European wheel.<br>