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繁體中文Roulette Variants Explained
Roulette comes in a few main variants that differ in their wheel and rules. This guide compares them. First, see roulette rules.
- European roulette has a single zero, while American roulette adds a double zero, giving the wheel one extra pocket and slightly different odds.
- French roulette uses a single zero plus rules that can return or imprison part of even-money bets when zero hits, which can affect those bets.
- No.
European roulette
European roulette has a single zero. It is the most common online variant and the baseline for the standard bets and payouts.
American roulette
American roulette adds a double zero, giving the wheel one extra pocket.
French roulette
French roulette uses a single zero plus special rules (such as returning or 'imprisoning' part of even-money bets when zero hits), which can affect those bets.
Which to play
The bet types and systems work the same across variants; the difference is the zero(s) and special rules. Always note which variant you are on. See the table games guide.
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FAQ
European roulette has a single zero, while American roulette adds a double zero, giving the wheel one extra pocket and slightly different odds.
French roulette uses a single zero plus rules that can return or imprison part of even-money bets when zero hits, which can affect those bets.
No. The bet types and payouts work the same way; the difference is the number of zeros and any special rules.
Last updated: 2026-06-15