Wheel
1–36 and 0
The wheel and the layout
Wheel numbers identify outcomes while the layout groups different areas. A single-number area differs from a larger group. Colour alone does not explain every option.
American roulette adds 00. French roulette can have its own special provisions. The word roulette is therefore not a complete rule set.
A list of previous numbers shows history. Repeated appearances of a colour do not determine the next result. Read history as a record rather than a forecast.
Details at a glance
Key distinction
One zero
Other variants
May add 00 or special provisions
Look at zero separately
The single zero is not part of ordinary red or black. Leaving it out of a two-colour explanation omits an important rule.
Do not equate multiplier or multiple-ball games with ordinary European roulette. Read the relevant rules to understand what the changed title means.
Questions about European roulette
Is zero black?
No, it is a separate area.
Are European and American wheels identical?
No, the American wheel adds 00.
What does history show?
A record of previous outcomes.
Do all roulette games have multipliers?
No, that is a feature of specific variants.