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<br>Roulette is universally recognized as one of the most iconic and popular games in [casino](https://futuremanager.nl/employer/regencycasinogr/) history.<br>
<br>Choosing the wrong version of roulette is the most common and costly mistake new players make.<br>
The Extra Green Zero
<br>A European roulette wheel features 37 pockets in total: the numbers 1 through 36, plus a single zero (0).<br>
<br>This single extra pocket on the American wheel drastically alters the mathematical probabilities of the game.<br>
The green zeros represent the house edgeAmerican roulette includes the 0 and the 00European roulette only utilizes the single 0
Why the House Edge Matters
<br>Conversely, the American wheel's extra double zero pushes the house edge up to a massive 5.26%.<br>
<br>There is absolutely no mathematical justification for ever choosing to play American roulette if European is available.<br>
The En Prison and La Partage Rules
<br>Some European, and particularly French, roulette tables offer player-friendly rules called "La Partage" or "En Prison."<br>
<br>This makes French roulette one of the most mathematically favorable table games on the entire casino floor.<br>
TypeLong Term Loss per $100Player ValueSingle Zero$2.70ExcellentDouble Zero$5.26Terrible
<br>Online casinos almost always offer both, so be vigilant and always click on the European wheel.<br>