Key facts
Wheel: 38 pockets (1 to 36, 0 and 00). House edge: 5.26% on almost every bet, so the RTP is 94.74%. The five-number bet (0, 00, 1, 2, 3) has an even higher edge of 7.89%.
How to play
Bets and payouts are the same as in European roulette: 35 to 1 on a single number, 2 to 1 on dozens and columns, 1 to 1 on red/black and other even-money bets.
What makes it different
The double zero adds a second losing pocket for every outside bet, nearly doubling the house edge compared with a single-zero wheel.
Our tips
If a European or French wheel is available, play that instead. Avoid the five-number bet entirely. No betting system changes the house edge, so set a budget before you sit down.
Read our roulette guide
FAQ
Why is American roulette worse for players?
The double zero raises the house edge from 2.7% to 5.26%.
Which bet should you avoid in American roulette?
The five-number bet, with a 7.89% house edge.
More live casino guides
European Roulette: Rules, Odds and House EdgeEuropean roulette explained: single zero, 2.7% house edge, payouts for every bet and why it beats the American wheel.Read the guideFrench Roulette: La Partage, En Prison and the Lowest House EdgeFrench roulette rules explained: La Partage and En Prison cut the house edge on even-money bets to 1.35%.Read the guideLightning Roulette: Rules, Multipliers and RTPLightning Roulette by Evolution: lucky numbers with 50x to 500x multipliers, lower straight-up payouts and an RTP around 97.3%.Read the guideXXXtreme Lightning Roulette: Rules, Multipliers and RTPXXXtreme Lightning Roulette by Evolution: chain lightning, double lightning and multipliers up to 2,000x. How it works and what to expect.Read the guideImmersive Roulette: Rules, RTP and What Makes It SpecialImmersive Roulette by Evolution: a European wheel filmed with slow-motion replays. Rules, odds and the 97.3% RTP.Read the guideAuto Roulette: Fast Live Roulette Without a DealerAuto Roulette explained: an automatic live wheel with very fast rounds, European rules and a 97.3% RTP.Read the guide Strategy and maths reduce the house edge, but never remove it. 18+, play responsibly.