Why I Love American Roulette
April 9, 2016 By Chris Majot Leave Comments 0 I bet you won’t agree with me when I say this – I love American roulette. When I go on a casino trip, I head immediately for double-zero roulette games. I’ve long been a defender of this casino classic. After all, I’m an American. So what is it about double-zero roulette that gets me excited? First – an explanation of the main difference between American and European game rules. American vs. European Roulette The most important difference between American and European rules roulette is the number of spaces in the wheel where the ball might land. American wheels have 38 slots (1-36 plus one green zero and one green double-zero space) and European wheels have 37 slots (1-36 plus one green zero space). The impact this extra space has on the American game’s odds is pretty significant. All wagers on American roulette games have a 5.26% house edge – while all wagers on single-zero games have a 2.7% house edge. The house edge on the A...