Table guide
Roulette
Count the zeros before your chips. European keeps 2.70%, French with la partage 1.35% on even-money bets, American 5.26%. White Lotus and Apollo Slots carry all three.
Standard house edge by wheel
The wheel decides the edge before any betting system does. These are the layout's maths, the same at every casino.
| Layout | Zeros | Edge |
|---|---|---|
| American | 0 and 00 | 5.26%on most bets (7.89% on the five-number bet) |
| European | Single 0 | 2.70%on every standard bet |
| French, la partage | Single 0 | 1.35%on even-money bets (2.70% on the rest) |
What one zero is worth to you
Set your stake and spins to see the average cost of a session on each wheel.
Single 0 · 37 pockets. One green pocket. The house keeps 2.70% on every standard bet.
100 spins at R50: the single-zero wheel keeps R128 less than the double-zero one, on average.
Long-run averages on R5,000 of bets. One session can swing far more. 18+.
Where to play each wheel
White Lotus and Apollo Slots
Both list European, French and American Roulette as separate titles, next to blackjack and baccarat.
Open the rules on the French table and confirm la partage or en prison before you count on 1.35%.
Springbok
Springbok has a roulette section but doesn't say which wheel it runs, so count the zeros before your first spin.
European Slot Poker on its bonus list is video poker, not a wheel.
Silversands
Silversands offers roulette among its tables and video poker, without naming the wheel type. Check the layout in the lobby.
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A short checklist
- Count the zeros on the racetrack before the first spin.
- If the title says French, look for la partage or en prison on even-money bets. Without it, the edge is the European 2.70%, not 1.35%.
- Neighbour bets and called bets don't change the edge of the numbers underneath them.
- Clearing a coupon? Springbok leaves roulette off its list, Apollo and Silversands exclude it, and White Lotus gives it no rate. Play roulette with cash.
Roulette questions
Filter the comparison table by roulette, or read the blackjack and baccarat guides.
What is European roulette?
European roulette uses a wheel with a single zero and the numbers 1 to 36. On the standard even-money bets the house edge is 2.70 percent.
That figure is the mathematics of the layout, not a result measured at these casinos.
Which featured casinos name European roulette?
White Lotus Casino and Apollo Slots list European roulette, French roulette and American roulette as separate titles.
Springbok has a roulette section but does not say which wheel it uses. Silversands offers roulette without naming the wheel type.
18+Play safe
Set the limit before the first spin
Gambling should cost what a night out costs, not what rent costs. If it stops being fun, get free, confidential help.
- Decide what you can afford to lose, and treat it as spent before you deposit.
- Never chase a loss with a bigger coupon. Wagering is a condition, not a route to a withdrawal.
- Time, mood and secrecy are warning signs too. Read our responsible gambling guide.