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Roulette is universally recognized as one of the most iconic and popular games in [casino](https://xn--u5bc6c9a5bo7bxc.com/read-blog/20657_odhgos-gia-video-poker-kanones-kai-strathgikh-jacks-or-better.html) history.
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European and American roulette may look nearly identical to the untrained eye, but the math differs wildly.
+The Difference is in the Zeros +
A European roulette wheel features 37 pockets in total: the numbers 1 through 36, plus a single zero (0).
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While the payouts remain exactly the same, your odds of hitting a specific number decrease on the American wheel.
+European wheel has 37 total pocketsAmerican wheel has 38 total pocketsBoth versions pay 35 to 1 on a single number bet +The Mathematics of the Two Wheels +
With a house edge of 2.70%, European roulette is relatively fair compared to many other casino games.
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Statistically, for every $100 you wager, you expect to lose $2.70 on European and $5.26 on American.
+Special European Roulette Rules +
The "La Partage" rule dictates that if the ball lands on zero, you only lose half of your even-money bet.
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If these special rules are in effect, the house edge on even-money bets drops to an incredible 1.35%.
+TypeLong Term Loss per $100Player ValueSingle Zero$2.70ExcellentDouble Zero$5.26Terrible +
Playing American roulette is a mathematical mistake that unnecessarily drains your bankroll twice as fast.
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