Table Game
American Roulette
By Net Entertainment
American Roulette online brings the full double-zero Vegas table experience to your screen. Whether you want to play American Roulette for the first time or already know the game, this page covers everything: the wheel layout, bet types, payouts, house edge, and how to get started on VegasX. The 00 pocket is part of what makes American Roulette the authentic casino format it is — understanding it is the first step to playing it well.
Game Features
🎡 38-Pocket Double Zero Wheel
0, 00, and numbers 1–36. The extra pocket is what defines the American format and sets the house edge at 5.26%.
🎰 Full Bet Type Range
Straight up to red/black — 11 bet types covering inside and outside positions with payouts from 1:1 up to 35:1.
🃏 Five Number Bet
The 0-00-1-2-3 combination unique to American Roulette. Pays 6:1 with a 7.89% house edge — highest on the table.
⚡ Net Entertainment Build
Developed by NetEnt — crisp table interface, smooth wheel animation, and responsive controls across all browsers.
ABOUT THE GAME
What is American Roulette?
American Roulette is a casino table game played on a wheel with 38 numbered pockets: 1 through 36, a single zero (0), and a double zero (00). Players bet on where a small ball will land after the wheel is spun. The American Roulette game is the standard casino format in the United States and the version most associated with the Las Vegas casino floor.
The Origins of American Roulette
Roulette arrived in America from France in the 19th century. Early American operators added the double zero to increase house revenue, and that 00 pocket has remained the defining feature of the format ever since. It is now recognized as the standard Vegas-style wheel worldwide.
WHEEL LAYOUT
The Double Zero Wheel — What Makes It Unique
The double zero roulette wheel is what separates American Roulette from every other variant. Where European roulette has 37 pockets, the American version has 38. The 00 pocket sits directly opposite the 0, and the remaining numbers are arranged in a specific sequence that does not follow numerical order. On an American Roulette wheel, the layout is designed to distribute high, low, odd, and even numbers evenly around the wheel.
The 38-Pocket Layout
The American Roulette numbers run from 0 and 00 through 1–36. Eighteen pockets are red, eighteen are black, and the two zero pockets are green. Numbers do not appear in sequential order around the wheel — the arrangement is deliberate, designed to balance the distribution of values across opposing sides.
American Roulette vs European Roulette
In American Roulette vs european roulette, the key difference is the 00 pocket. European roulette has 37 pockets and a 2.7% house edge. American 00 roulette has 38 pockets and a 5.26% house edge. That single extra pocket nearly doubles the mathematical advantage the house holds on most bets.
GAMEPLAY
How to Play American Roulette — Step by Step
The American Roulette rules are straightforward. Each round begins with a betting phase, ends with a spin, and pays out immediately. You do not need prior experience to follow the flow.
Step 1 — Place Your Bets
Select a chip value and click any position on the betting layout. You can place multiple bets in a single round. Bets range from 0.10 to 500 credits. The layout shows inside positions (individual numbers) and outside positions (groups, colors, odd/even).
Step 2 — The Spin
Click Spin to launch the wheel. The RNG determines the winning pocket. The ball settles and the winning number is highlighted on the wheel and the layout.
Step 3 — Results and Payouts
Winning bets are paid automatically at the listed ratio. Losing bets are cleared. Re-bet the same positions or adjust before the next spin.
BET TYPES
Bet Types — Inside Bets vs. Outside Bets
American Roulette bets fall into two categories: inside bets on specific numbers or small groupings, and outside bets on broader outcomes like color or odd/even. Inside bets carry higher payouts and lower probability. Outside bets offer near-even odds at 1:1 or 2:1.
Inside Bets Explained
Straight Up covers one number and pays 35:1. Split covers two adjacent numbers (17:1). Street covers three numbers in a row (11:1). Corner covers four numbers at an intersection (8:1). Six Line covers two adjacent streets — six numbers total (5:1).
Outside Bets Explained
Red/Black, Even/Odd, and 1–18/19–36 pay 1:1 and cover just under half the wheel — zero pockets are excluded. Dozens and Columns each cover 12 numbers and pay 2:1. These are the preferred starting bets for new players.
FIVE NUMBER BET
The Five Number Bet — American Roulette Exclusive
The American Roulette five number bet covers 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 in a single wager. It is the only bet type unique to American Roulette — it cannot be placed on a European wheel. It pays 6:1 and carries the worst odds on the table.
How the Five Number Bet Works
Place a chip on the boundary line connecting 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 on the layout. The bet covers five pockets and pays 6:1 if any of them hits.
Why It Has the Worst Odds
The American Roulette odds on this bet produce a 7.89% house edge — versus 5.26% on all other positions. The 6:1 payout does not compensate for hitting one of only five pockets out of 38. Most experienced players avoid it entirely.
PAYOUTS & ODDS
American Roulette Payouts and Odds Table
The table below shows all standard American Roulette payout ratios with win probability and house edge. The Five Number Bet row is highlighted — it carries a higher house edge than every other position on the layout.
| Bet Type | Payout | Win Probability | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Up | 35:1 | 2.63% | 5.26% |
| Split | 17:1 | 5.26% | 5.26% |
| Street (Three Line) | 11:1 | 7.89% | 5.26% |
| Corner | 8:1 | 10.53% | 5.26% |
| Top Line (Five Number) | 6:1 | 13.16% | 7.89% |
| Six Line | 5:1 | 15.79% | 5.26% |
| Column | 2:1 | 31.58% | 5.26% |
| Dozen | 2:1 | 31.58% | 5.26% |
| Red / Black | 1:1 | 47.37% | 5.26% |
| Even / Odd | 1:1 | 47.37% | 5.26% |
| 1–18 / 19–36 | 1:1 | 47.37% | 5.26% |
HOUSE EDGE & RTP
House Edge and RTP — What the Double Zero Means
The American Roulette house edge sits at 5.26% on all standard bets. No American Roulette strategy eliminates it — but understanding it shapes smarter session management. The best American Roulette tips focus on bet selection and bankroll pacing rather than predicting outcomes.
Calculating the House Edge
A straight-up bet pays 35:1, but the true odds are 37:1 (37 ways to lose, one to win). The house pays 35 instead of 37 — that two-pocket gap is where the 5.26% edge comes from. It applies uniformly to nearly every bet on the layout.
What RTP Means for Players
American Roulette's RTP is approximately 94.74%. For every 100 credits wagered over a long session, the theoretical return is 94.74 credits. This is a long-run statistical average, not a guarantee for any individual session.
PLAY ON VEGASX
How to Play American Roulette on VegasX
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Frequently Asked Questions
Place chips on the betting layout, click Spin, and the RNG determines the winning pocket. Winning bets are paid at the listed payout ratio. The game follows standard American Roulette rules with 0, 00, and numbers 1–36.
The standard house edge is 5.26% on all bets except the Five Number Bet, which carries 7.89%. This is higher than European Roulette (2.7%) due to the additional 00 pocket.
Approximately 94.74%. This is a theoretical long-run average and does not predict individual session outcomes.
It covers 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3. It pays 6:1 and carries a 7.89% house edge — the highest on the table. It is exclusive to American Roulette.
American Roulette has 38 pockets (0 and 00). European has 37 (0 only). That extra pocket raises the house edge from 2.7% to 5.26%.
The minimum bet is 0.10 credits per spin. The maximum is 500 credits.
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