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2.7%

House Edge (European)

35:1

Max Straight Payout

30+

Variants

Yes

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European vs American Roulette

European Roulette — Recommended

The wheel contains numbers 1–36 plus a single 0. Total of 37 pockets. The house edge is 2.7% on all bets.

This is the standard form of roulette played at all reputable casinos worldwide. Always choose European roulette over American when both are available — the math is significantly better for the player.

American Roulette — Avoid

The wheel contains numbers 1–36 plus both 0 and 00. Total of 38 pockets. The house edge is 5.26% — almost double European.

The extra 00 pocket gives the casino a significantly larger mathematical edge without any benefit to the player. There's no reason to play American Roulette when European is available.

Roulette Bet Types & Payouts

Bet TypeNumbers CoveredPayoutHouse Edge
Straight Up1 number35:12.7%
Split2 numbers17:12.7%
Street3 numbers11:12.7%
Corner4 numbers8:12.7%
Double Street6 numbers5:12.7%
Column / Dozen12 numbers2:12.7%
Red/Black18 numbers1:12.7%
Odd/Even18 numbers1:12.7%
High/Low (1–18/19–36)18 numbers1:12.7%

All bets in European Roulette carry the same 2.7% house edge — the payout just varies with the coverage.

Roulette Strategy

Always Play European

The single most impactful decision: choose European (single zero) over American (double zero) and cut the house edge by nearly half.

Martingale — The Classic System

Double your bet after each loss on even-money bets (Red/Black, Odd/Even). Recovers losses with a single win, but requires a large bankroll and has table limit risk.

D'Alembert — Lower Risk

Increase bet by one unit after a loss, decrease by one unit after a win. Less aggressive than Martingale, suitable for longer sessions on limited bankrolls.

Flat Betting on Even Money

Bet the same amount every spin on Red/Black or Odd/Even. Lowest variance approach. Works well for entertainment and bankroll longevity.

No roulette strategy eliminates the house edge. All strategies affect variance and session length, not expected value over time.

Live Dealer Roulette at Stake

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Live roulette uses a real physical wheel — not RNG — making it the purest and most transparent form of online roulette available. Bet limits range from a few dollars to thousands per spin depending on the table.

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