Roulette Wheel in Casino: Key Variations

A roulette wheel in casino settings comes in several formats. European, American, and French versions differ mainly in pocket count and house edge, while mini and multi-ball wheels add extra twists.

European Wheel

✓37 pockets with one zero. House
✓edge sits at 2.70%. Most online casinos
✓European Wheel

37 pockets with one zero. House edge sits at 2.70%. Most online casinos default to this wheel because it offers the lowest house edge among standard formats.

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American Wheel

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✓38 pockets including double zero. House
✓edge rises to 5.26%. Common in U.S.
✓American Wheel

38 pockets including double zero. House edge rises to 5.26%. Common in U.S. land-based casinos and some online titles aimed at American players.

French Wheel

Same 37 pockets as European, but includes La Partage and En Prison rules that cut the house edge to 1.35% on even-money bets.

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Lightning and Multi-Ball

Lightning adds random multipliers up to 500× on straight-up bets. Multi-ball wheels release two or three balls per spin, raising volatility.

Mini Roulette

13 pockets with a single zero. House edge reaches 7.69%, but faster spins suit mobile users looking for quick sessions.