Slots.lv Live Roulette: American vs European Explained
Slots.lv’s live roulette section offers European, American, and Flash variants streamed from a live studio with a real croupier spinning the wheel. The difference between European and American roulette is not cosmetic — it changes the house edge significantly, and choosing the wrong variant costs real money over time. This guide covers both formats, all available bet types, the house edge calculation, and exactly when each variant makes sense. All data sourced directly from slots.lv/casino/live-dealer. For the full live casino overview, see our live casino review.
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European vs American Roulette: The Core Difference
| Feature | European Roulette | American Roulette |
| Wheel Pockets | 37 (numbers 0–36) | 38 (numbers 0–36 + 00) |
| Zero Pockets | 1 (single 0) | 2 (0 and 00) |
| House Edge | 2.70% | 5.26% |
| Best Odds For Player? | Yes | No |
| Five-Number Bet Available? | No | Yes (0, 00, 1, 2, 3) — pays 6:1, worst bet on the table |
| Table Min/Max | $1–$5,000 | $1–$5,000 |
The second zero pocket in American roulette does not change any payout ratios — a straight-up number bet still pays 35:1 in both versions. What it does is reduce the probability of winning any bet by adding an extra losing pocket. Over time, the American version loses players nearly twice as much per dollar wagered. There is no strategic reason to choose American over European unless the specific bets you want to make are exclusive to the American wheel (such as the five-number bet, which carries a 7.89% house edge and is best avoided).
Live Roulette Variants at Slots.lv
Live European Roulette
Single zero wheel. 37 pockets. House edge 2.70%. This is the recommended variant for all players who are not specifically looking for American-wheel features. All standard bet types are available: straight up, split, street, corner, six-line, column, dozen, red/black, odd/even, and high/low.
Live American Roulette
Double zero wheel. 38 pockets. House edge 5.26%. Available for players who specifically want the American format — for familiarity, for the double-zero betting options, or for the distinct table layout. The house edge premium is significant over long sessions.
Flash Roulette
European rules with a faster round cycle — the spin-to-result time is compressed compared to standard live roulette. Suited for players who prefer higher hands-per-hour throughput with the same European-wheel odds. Same house edge as Live European Roulette (2.70%).
Classic European Roulette (in Table Games)
Slots.lv also offers a Classic European Roulette title in the table games section — this is an RNG (non-live) version. Available in Practice Play mode. Contributes 5% toward wagering requirements when played with bonus funds.
All Bet Types Supported
All live roulette tables at Slots.lv support the full range of standard bets:
| Bet Type | Coverage | Payout | House Edge (European) |
| Straight Up | 1 number | 35:1 | 2.70% |
| Split | 2 adjacent numbers | 17:1 | 2.70% |
| Street | 3 consecutive numbers | 11:1 | 2.70% |
| Corner | 4 numbers in a square | 8:1 | 2.70% |
| Six-Line | 6 numbers (2 streets) | 5:1 | 2.70% |
| Column | 12 numbers | 2:1 | 2.70% |
| Dozen | 12 numbers | 2:1 | 2.70% |
| Red/Black | 18 numbers | 1:1 | 2.70% |
| Odd/Even | 18 numbers | 1:1 | 2.70% |
| High/Low (1–18 / 19–36) | 18 numbers | 1:1 | 2.70% |
ℹ️ In European roulette, the house edge is 2.70% on every single bet listed above — the zero pocket is the source of the entire house advantage. There is no ‘best’ bet in terms of house edge in European roulette; all bets carry the same 2.70%.
Live Roulette and Bonus Rules
Live roulette — both variants — is excluded from all bonus play and contributes 0% toward wagering requirements. If you want to play roulette while clearing a bonus, use the Classic European Roulette (RNG) in the table games section, which contributes 5% toward wagering. For the full wagering rules, see our bonus terms and wagering guide.
Strategy: Does It Work in Roulette?
Roulette is a negative expectation game regardless of strategy. The house edge of 2.70% (European) is fixed and cannot be reduced through betting patterns. Popular systems like Martingale, Fibonacci, or D’Alembert adjust bet sizing but do not change the underlying house edge — they change the risk profile of sessions (more frequent small wins, less frequent large losses, or vice versa) without changing the long-run expected return per dollar wagered.
The only meaningful strategic decisions in live roulette at Slots.lv are choosing European over American (saves 2.56% of every dollar wagered) and setting a hard session loss limit before playing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there no zero-free roulette at Slots.lv?
Zero-free roulette (also called No-Zero Roulette) eliminates the house edge entirely — it’s uncommon in live dealer sections as it reduces casino revenue to near-zero on those tables. Slots.lv’s live roulette section does not currently offer a zero-free variant. European roulette at 2.70% house edge is the closest available to player-favourable odds.
Can I bet on roulette with an active bonus?
With bonus funds: No — live roulette is excluded from bonus play. With real-cash funds while a bonus is active: your bets draw from your cash balance, but the wagers will not contribute to your wagering requirement. Use RNG table games if you need roulette to count toward a rollover.
What is the maximum single bet on live roulette?
Table limits are $1 minimum and $5,000 maximum per bet on live roulette tables. Maximum per-number (straight-up) limits may be lower — confirm at the table before placing.
