American Roulette
38 pockets with extra 00 — higher house edge.
The American variant has an extra 00 pocket. That nearly doubles the house edge and makes it less attractive for strategic players.
Rules
- 38 pockets (0, 00, 1–36)
- Same bet types as European
- 5-number bet (0,00,1,2,3) with especially high edge
How to play
- Like European, but higher per-spin expected loss
Tips & Strategy
- Only play if no European table is available
- Avoid 5-number bet
Common mistakes
- Defaulting to US wheels out of habit
- Trying the 5-number bet
Odds & Probability
House edge
5.26%
5-number bet edge
7.89%
RTP
94.74%
The second zero adds an extra negative expectation per spin.
FAQ
＋When to play American?
If you want to try it. Strategically, there's no reason.