Roulette is a classic casino game played all over the world. First seen in 18th century France, the game was quickly adopted all over Europe. Today it is one of the most popular gambling games in American casinos! The classic game is double zero roulette, with a single zero (0) and a double zero (00). Yet, in recent years, the modern phenomenon of adding a third zero has taken Las Vegas by storm. It first began when the Venetian opened a “Sands Roulette” with an extra zero in 2016. It quickly replaced traditional American roulette games in many casinos. But was this a good idea? Does triple zero roulette improve the chances for the player? In this article, we will answer these questions by explaining the benefits and better odds of the original double zero roulette.

 

Roulette is a game where the House edge is derived from the zeroes. Whether it is 0, 00, or 000, roulette odds are dependent on these. There is definitely an argument that roulette games commonly favor the house. How, then, is it beneficial for the player to add another zero? Well, it isn’t. 

 

Double zero roulette odds are 5.26%. With the addition of a third zero, this moves the House edge to 7.69%! Before the recent adoption of triple zero roulette, wheels with three zeros had mostly been seen in charity casino nights to improve the odds of the House. These odds being titled towards raising funds for the sponsored charity. So this was a fair addition.

 

Let's take a look at the actual odds of both versions of the game and how bets are placed.

 

 

Double zero Roulette wheels are made up of 38 pockets including zero, double zero and 36 numbers (with 18 black numbers and 18 red numbers). Triple zero Roulette wheels feature 39 pockets: zero, double zero, triple zero and 36 numbers. Let’s run through an example to illustrate the difference. Imagine you’re playing triple zero roulette and you pick a number, let’s say 8. You bet $1 on it for 39 spins, and your number comes up once. Your total risk for 39 rounds is $39, one dollar more than double zero. Doesn’t seem too bad right? Let’s continue calculating your odds. On the spin that the number 8 did come up, you collect $35 and keep you $1 bet. At the end of the 39 rounds you are left with $36 and the House has $3 of your $39 bet.

 

To calculate the House odds simply divide $3 by $39 and multiply by 100. This means the house edge is 7.69%. That is 2.43% more than in double zeros! Another way of visualizing this with the same example is that in double zeros you would spend $38 for $37 in return and in triple zeros you would finish the game spending $39 for $37 in return. This does not seem fair when the whole part of the fun is making money right? 

 

This is why seasoned gamblers and casino aficionados recommend you stay away from triple zero roulette tables. Ready to learn how to actually play double zero?

 

 

If it was not clear already, the objective of roulette is to guess which pocket the ball will fall on when the wheel is spun.  You place your bet, or bets, on any of the numbers on the inside or outside of the table layout before the ball falls within one of the slots. When the croupier says “no more bets”  no one is allowed to add or change their bets. Once the croupier places the dolly on the winning number on the roulette, they will pay out any winning bets and new bets can be placed again. Every number has equal chances of coming up on the wheel. Your chances get slimmer depending on the placement of the bet on the table but the payouts become bigger. Past winning numbers have no effect on future spins. Roulette has a variety of betting options. Now let’s see the wide range of bets you can place and their odds.

 

Double zero bets are placed on the table with special colored chips. Each person has their own color so bets can be distinguished from player to player and more than one person can place a bet on the same number. These chips are bought at the table from the croupier. 

 

When the croupier calls “place your bets” all players must place their chips on the number or numbers on the table you want to bet on. So what kinds of bets can you place? 

 

 

 

Bet Name	Numbers Selected	Odds
G. Dozen	Bet on 12 consecutive numbers	2:1
H. Columns	Bet on 12 numbers in a column	2:1
I. Red or Black	Bet on all reds or all blacks	1:1
J. Odd or Even	Bet on all odd or all even numbers	1:1
K. High or Low	Bet on 18 consecutive numbers: 1 through 18 OR 19 through 36	1:1

 

 

When the ball falls on zero or any combination of zero, only these bets will win. The same goes for double zero. Varying double zero roulette tables have different minimum and maximum bets. Remember to check before you begin playing! European and French roulette can greatly differ from American roulette as well.

 

Double zero is an exciting casino game with a wide range of bets. All you have to do is place your chip on the right place of the mat and you’re on your way to cash in your roulette payouts. Remember, playing roulette should be fun! Now that you know the better odds of playing double zero roulette we hope you visit us for your next play!