What distinguishes the European roulette wheel from the American version?

[ProGambler]

The layout of the betting table and the number of slots or pockets on the European and American roulette wheels, respectively, are different.

The 37 pockets on the European roulette wheel are numbered from 0 to 36. The 0 pocket is green, and the numbers are alternately red and black. There are no consecutive numbers of the same color in the wheel's random arrangement of the numbers. The arrangement of the European roulette betting table is also based on the positioning of the numbers on the wheel.

 

[CR7]

On the other hand, the American roulette wheel has 38 pockets, with an additional 00 pocket alongside the 0-36 numbered slots. The numbers on the wheel are arranged in a different order than the European wheel, and the colors are also arranged differently, with two consecutive numbers having the same color.

These differences in the number of pockets and color arrangements give the American roulette wheel a higher house edge compared to the European version. In American roulette, the house edge is 5.26%, while in European roulette, the house edge is only 2.7%.

Additionally, some betting options are unique to the American or European versions. For example, the "basket bet" is only available in American roulette, while the "en prison" and "la partage" rules are only available in European roulette.

Overall, while both versions of roulette follow the same basic rules, the differences in the number of pockets, colors, and betting options can significantly affect the odds and ultimately the player's potential for winning.

 

[Mimi]

The American roulette wheel features 38 pockets total, including a 00 pocket in addition to the numbered slots ranging from 0 to 36. The colors are placed differently than on the European wheel, with two consecutive numbers sharing the same color. The numerals are likewise organized differently than on the European wheel.

 

[Mimi]

The American roulette wheel features 38 pockets total, including a 00 pocket in addition to the numbered slots ranging from 0 to 36. The colors are placed differently than on the European wheel, with two consecutive numbers sharing the same color. The numerals are likewise organized differently than on the European wheel.

 

[Billionsuspect]

There are various betting possibilities that are only available in the American or European editions. For instance, the "basket bet" and the "en prison" and "la partage" regulations are only accessible in European roulette and the "basket bet" is only available in American roulette, respectively.

 

[Dallax]

As a whole, even though the rules for both types of roulette are the similar, the variations in the number of pockets, colors, and betting options can have a big impact on the chances and ultimately the likelihood that a player will win.

 

[swift]

I think European roulette wheel differs from the American version in that it has only one green 0 slot, while the American version has two green slots, a 0 and a 00. This means that the European version has better odds for the players, as the house edge is lower. The layout and the types of bets available are generally similar between the two versions.