The most striking contrast between American and European roulette lies in the number of pockets on the wheel. European roulette boasts 37 pockets, numbered from 0 to 36, while its American counterpart features 38 pockets, including both the standard 0 and an additional 00 pocket.

Differences between French and American Roulette\n\n The playing tables are subtly different too, with the outside bets on an American or European Roulette table all down one side, while the outside bets are split either side on the French Roulette table.