American Roulette — play free online in Canada
The 38-pocket wheel with 0 and 00. Same payouts as European roulette, one extra pocket, and almost double the house edge at 5.26%. Play it free here so you understand exactly what the second zero costs you.
The wheel spins a new round every 15 seconds, like a live table. Pick a chip, click the layout and wait for the timer, or press Spin to go now. Straight-up and all outside bets supported.
How to play American Roulette
American roulette adds a second green pocket, the double zero, for 38 pockets in total. Payouts are identical to the single-zero game — 35:1 on a number, 2:1 on a dozen, even money on red — but every probability is now out of 38 instead of 37.
The wheel sequence is also different: numbers are arranged in pairs of opposites across the wheel rather than the alternating pattern of the European wheel. The demo uses the genuine American sequence.
This is the wheel you will find on many land-based tables in Canada, from Niagara Fallsview to the River Rock in Richmond. Online you should almost always avoid it in favour of a single-zero table.
American Roulette payouts and house edge
| Bet | Numbers | Pays | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 1 | 35:1 | 5.26% |
| Split | 2 | 17:1 | 5.26% |
| Street | 3 | 11:1 | 5.26% |
| Corner | 4 | 8:1 | 5.26% |
| Basket (0-00-1-2-3) | 5 | 6:1 | 7.89% |
| Six line | 6 | 5:1 | 5.26% |
| Dozen / column | 12 | 2:1 | 5.26% |
| Even-money bets | 18 | 1:1 | 5.26% |
American Roulette tips from the table
- If you must play double zero, halve your bet size to match the hourly cost of a European table.
- Never place the five-number basket (0-00-1-2-3). It costs 7.89%.
- Use the demo to watch how quickly the balance falls compared with the European wheel.
- Check the game's RTP: 94.74% confirms a double-zero wheel.
Common mistakes Canadian players make
- Assuming "Roulette" with no qualifier is single zero
- Playing the basket bet because it looks like good coverage
- Ignoring that every payout is the same as European while the odds are worse
Live vs RNG American Roulette
Live American roulette is rare online. Most of what Canadians see is RNG from Playtech, IGT or NetEnt. On land, double-zero wheels are still common on main casino floors across Canada.
Where to play American Roulette in Canada
| Casino | Offer | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbet | Up to $2,100 + 60 FS + 20% rakeback | BOOST20 | Play |
| Shuffle | 200% deposit bonus up to $1,000 | SHFLVIP | Play |
| Roobet | 100% bonus up to $1,000 | roospins | Play |
| Stake | Unlock rakeback with code | GETRAKEBACK | Play |
| Gamdom | 15% rakeback for 7 days + 100% match | 15BOOST | Play |
What this demo costs you per hour (if it were real)
At CA$10 a spin and 40 spins an hour, American Roulette has an expected cost of about CA$21.04 per hour. Run your own numbers in the bankroll calculator, or check any single bet with the odds calculator.
Play American Roulette for real money in Canada
Every brand in our promo code table carries American tables from Evolution or Pragmatic Play. Our flagship pick is Rainbet with code BOOST20 — up to CA$2,100 plus a permanent 20% rakeback boost that lowers the effective edge on every spin. Always confirm the exact rule set (single zero, La Partage) in the game's help panel before you bet.
FAQ
Why is the house edge 5.26% and not 2.70%?
Two green pockets out of 38 means 2/38 = 5.26% of outcomes pay nobody on the layout, versus 1/37 = 2.70% on a single-zero wheel.
Is any bet worth it on the American wheel?
No bet is better than another except the five-number basket, which is worse (7.89%). If you must play American, every other bet costs the same.
Do Canadian casinos offer American roulette online?
Some do, usually from RNG providers. All of the crypto brands we list also carry single-zero tables, so pick those instead.
