Differences between European, American, and French roulette

Roulette variants—specifically European, American, and French—differ significantly in wheel layout and betting rules, which directly impacts the house edge for players.

American roulette features 38 pockets, including a double zero, resulting in a house edge of 5.26%. In contrast, European roulette uses a single zero with 37 total pockets, lowering the house edge to 2.70%. French roulette utilizes the same 37-pocket wheel as the European version but incorporates specific rules, such as ‘La Partage’ or ‘en prison’ on even-money bets, which can further reduce the house advantage.