European, American or French?
| Version | Pockets | House edge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| European roulette | 37 (1–36 + 0) | 2.70% | The best standard choice for most players |
| American roulette | 38 (1–36 + 0 + 00) | 5.26% | The 00 pocket almost doubles the edge |
| French roulette | 37 with La Partage | 1.35% on even-money bets | Half of an even-money bet is returned when the ball lands on 0 |
If both European and American tables are available, choose European. One extra green pocket nearly doubles your theoretical loss on the American wheel.
Payouts and probabilities (European wheel)
| Bet | Covers | Pays | Chance of winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 1 number | 35:1 | 2.70% |
| Split | 2 adjacent numbers | 17:1 | 5.41% |
| Street | 3 numbers in a row | 11:1 | 8.11% |
| Corner | 4 numbers | 8:1 | 10.81% |
| Six line | 6 numbers (two rows) | 5:1 | 16.22% |
| Dozen / Column | 12 numbers | 2:1 | 32.43% |
| Red/Black, Odd/Even, 1–18/19–36 | 18 numbers | 1:1 | 48.65% |
Notice that every bet carries the same 2.70% house edge on a European wheel. The only difference is volatility: straight-up bets rarely win but pay big, while even-money bets win often but pay small.
Inside and outside bets
Inside bets go on specific numbers in the middle of the layout: straight, split, street, corner and six line. Outside bets cover large groups: colours, odd/even, high/low, dozens and columns. New players usually start with outside bets because they stretch a session with smaller swings.
Call bets
European tables often offer wheel-section bets such as Voisins du Zéro (17 numbers around zero), Tiers du Cylindre (12 numbers opposite zero) and Orphelins (the remaining 8 numbers). They are simply a quick way to place several split and straight bets at once — the house edge stays the same.
Live roulette variants
- Classic live roulette — the dealer spins the wheel and launches the ball by hand.
- Speed / Auto Roulette — faster rounds or automated wheels without a dealer, good for short sessions.
- Multiplier roulette — such as Mega Roulette (Pragmatic Play Live), where random numbers receive extra multipliers. The base straight-up payout is usually reduced to compensate.
- Double Ball Roulette — two balls are launched at once, with its own paytable.
Special variants use different paytables from standard roulette — check the rules panel before betting. Available tables are listed on the live casino page.
Why Martingale and other systems fail
The Martingale system doubles the bet after every loss on an even-money bet. In theory, one win recovers every loss plus one unit. The problem is that losing streaks happen more often than people think, and table limits stop the doubling.
| Losses in a row | Next bet (starting at RM10) | Total already staked |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RM20 | RM10 |
| 3 | RM80 | RM70 |
| 5 | RM320 | RM310 |
| 7 | RM1,280 | RM1,270 |
| 9 | RM5,120 | RM5,110 |
The chance of losing 7 red/black bets in a row on a European wheel is about 1 in 106 — something a regular player will run into several times a month. D'Alembert and Fibonacci raise stakes more slowly, but none of them changes the 2.70% house edge.
Smart roulette habits
- Choose European or French wheels whenever available.
- Set your unit at about 1–2% of the session budget.
- Mix bets if you like — say one dozen and a few straights — but know the house edge doesn't change.
- Ignore the "hot numbers" board. Past spins don't influence the next one.
- Limit your time, especially on speed and auto roulette tables.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which roulette is best for players?
French roulette with La Partage has a 1.35% house edge on even-money bets, followed by European roulette at 2.70%. American roulette is the least favourable at 5.26%.
What does a single number pay in roulette?
A straight-up bet on one number pays 35:1, with a 1 in 37 chance of winning on a European wheel.
Does the Martingale system work?
Not in the long run. It produces frequent small wins but risks a large loss when a losing streak hits the table limit or your budget.
What is Voisins du Zéro?
A call bet covering the 17 numbers closest to zero on the wheel, placed as a combination of split, street and corner bets.