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American Roulette is the casino version of roulette that uses a wheel with **38 pockets: 1–36, 0, and 00**. The extra **00** is what distinguishes it from European roulette and gives the house a slightly higher edge.
In plain meaning, when someone says “American Roulette,” they usually mean the **double-zero roulette game** played in many American casinos. It still works the same way as roulette generally: players bet on where the ball will land, such as a number, color, odd/even, or a number range.
The key difference is odds. Because of the extra green pocket, American roulette has a house edge of about **5.26%**, compared with about **2.7%** in European roulette.
How to play American Roulette step by step
Here’s the step-by-step way to play American Roulette:
1. Choose your bet.
You can bet on a single number, a group of numbers, red or black, odd or even, or ranges like 1–18 and 19–36.
2. Place your chips on the table layout.
Put your chips on the spot that matches the bet you want, such as one number for a straight-up bet or between two numbers for a split bet.
3. Wait for the dealer to spin the wheel.
The dealer spins the wheel and sends the ball in the opposite direction. [deltin]
4. Watch where the ball lands.
When the ball stops, the pocket it lands in becomes the winning number.
5. Collect winnings if your bet matches.
Winning bets are paid according to the bet type; for example, a straight-up number bet pays 35 to 1, while red/black or odd/even pays even money.
6. Start the next round.
After payouts, you can place new bets for the next spin.
### Common bet types
– **Straight up:** one number.
– **Split:** two adjacent numbers.
– **Street:** three numbers in a row.
– **Corner:** four numbers.
– **Six line:** six numbers.
– **Outside bets:** red/black, odd/even, 1–18, 19–36, dozens, and columns.
### One important rule
American Roulette uses **38 pockets**: 1–36, 0, and 00, which is why it has a slightly worse house edge than European roulette.
Best beginner betting strategies for American Roulette
For beginners, the **best approach** in American Roulette is to keep bets simple, small, and centered on even-money wagers like red/black, odd/even, or high/low, because those are easier to understand and less volatile than inside bets. American roulette still has a higher house edge than European roulette because of the 0 and 00 pockets, so no strategy can remove the built-in casino advantage.
Safer beginner options
– Flat betting: Bet the same amount each spin instead of chasing losses. This is the most beginner-friendly way to control risk.
– Even-money bets: Red/black, odd/even, or 1–18 vs 19–36 have the simplest payouts and are commonly recommended for new players.
– D’Alembert: Increase your bet by one unit after a loss and reduce it by one unit after a win. It is slower and less aggressive than Martingale.
– Fibonacci: Increase bets using the Fibonacci sequence after losses, then step back after a win. It is structured but still riskier than flat betting.
What to avoid early
– Martingale can look attractive, but it can become expensive quickly during a losing streak and runs into table limits or bankroll limits.
– Single-number betting is fun but very volatile, so it is usually not ideal for beginners.
– Chasing losses is the fastest way to lose control of your bankroll.
Simple beginner plan
1. Set a bankroll you are comfortable losing.
2. Choose one even-money bet, like red or black.
3. Bet the same amount each spin.
4. Stop after a small win target or loss limit.
5. Avoid increasing bets just to recover losses.
The most practical beginner strategy is not a winning system, but **bankroll discipline plus even-money bets*