singlezero

singlezero refers to a specific type of roulette wheel. In European roulette, the wheel contains numbers from 1 to 36, plus a single zero (0). This is in contrast to American roulette, which features both a single zero (0) and a double zero (00). The presence of only one zero on the wheel is the defining characteristic of singlezero roulette.

This distinction has a significant impact on the odds of the game. In singlezero roulette, the house edge is lower than in American roulette. The house edge is the statistical advantage that the casino has over the player. With a single zero, the probability of the ball landing on zero is lower, and therefore, the overall probability of the player winning a bet is slightly higher. For example, the house edge on a singlezero wheel is typically around 2.7%, whereas on an American wheel with a double zero, it is around 5.26%.

Because of the more favorable odds for the player, singlezero roulette is generally preferred by experienced gamblers and those looking to minimize the house's advantage. Many casinos, particularly in Europe and online, offer singlezero roulette as a standard option. The betting layout and the types of bets available (such as inside bets and outside bets) are largely the same as in American roulette, but the underlying probabilities are altered by the absence of the double zero.