What Is the Expectation for the $1 Bets on a US Roulette Wheel?

In the United States, the expectation for a $1 bet on a roulette wheel is to lose about 5.26% of your money. This is because there are 38 numbers on the wheel, and the house has an edge of about 2.63% over the player.

PRO TIP:When playing on a US Roulette wheel, the expectation of winning for $1 bets is determined by the type of bet you make. Betting on red or black will give you a 47.37% chance of winning, whereas betting on a single number will only give you a 2.63% chance of winning.

This means that for every $1 you bet, you can expect to lose about $0.05.