The French roulette too has one zero only, but the table layout is slightly different and wider (see picture of table layout below), and there are no individual coloured chips for the players, cash chips are used. The other major difference is the sequence of the numbers on the roulette wheel. The American and the European roulette table layouts are practically the same, the main difference is that the European table has one zero position (0) and the American table has two zero positions (0, 00). Today almost all French Roulette tables around the world have been replaced by a European version of the American Roulette. The original roulette game was also known as 'French Roulette' and it literally took over the European gambling scene in the early 18th century. The word 'roulette' is french for 'small wheel'. Some casinos may not allow it.)ġ-18/19-36 (also called Low/High) - Pays even money 1:1 * E - 4 numbers, 1st Four 8:1 (single zero roulette table - not shown) Various roulette tables and layouts: American, European, French, English, the new Roulite version, La Boule and CAMMEGH spread-bet roulette:Īmerican and European roulette table layout, bets and payoutsĮ - 5 numbers, 1st Five 6:1 (double zero roulette table)
