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<br>Roulette is universally recognized as one of the most iconic and popular games in casino history.<br>
<br>European and American roulette may look nearly identical to the untrained eye, but the math differs wildly.<br>
The Difference is in the Zeros
<br>The single most important difference between the two games lies entirely in the number of green zero pockets.<br>
<br>This single extra pocket on the American wheel drastically alters the mathematical probabilities of the game.<br>
The extra number changes all probability calculationsThe betting layout is slightly larger on the American tableEuropean tables often use a different chip system
Comparing the House Edge
<br>With a house edge of 2.70%, European roulette is relatively fair compared to many other casino games.<br>
<br>Statistically, for every $100 you wager, you expect to lose $2.70 on European and $5.26 on American.<br>
Lowering the Edge Even Further
<br>The "En Prison" rule "imprisons" your bet for the next spin if the zero hits, giving you a second chance.<br>
<br>This makes French roulette one of the most mathematically favorable table games on the entire [casino](https://yujab.com//@stephanhillier?page=about) floor.<br>
VersionZero PocketsHouse EdgeEuropeanOne (0)2.70%AmericanTwo (0, 00)5.26%
<br>Playing American roulette is a mathematical mistake that unnecessarily drains your bankroll twice as fast.<br>