Are Roulette Wheels Standard?

There are many different types of roulette wheels, but are they all standard? The answer is no. While there are some similarities between all roulette wheels, there are also some notable differences.

For example, the European roulette wheel has 37 pockets, while the American roulette wheel has 38. The European wheel also has a single zero pocket, while the American wheel has a double zero pocket.

These extra pockets on the American wheel give the house an extra edge over players.

Another difference between roulette wheels is the way the pockets are numbered. On a European wheel, the pockets are numbered sequentially from 1 to 36, with the zero pocket being separate. On an American wheel, however, the pockets are numbered differently.

The double zero pocket is given the number 0, while the other pockets are given numbers that alternate between red and black. The sequence goes like this: 0, 2, 14, 35, 23, 4, 16, 33, 21, 6, 18, 31, 19, 8, 12, 29… and so on.

So what does all this mean for players? Well, it means that if you’re playing on a European wheel you’ll have better odds of winning than if you’re playing on an American wheel. It also means that if you’re playing on an American wheel you should be aware of the extra edge that the house has.