As worst bets and strategies in American Roulette: Don't let the Casino have the advantage!
When it comes to casino games, ♣ roulette is one of the most popular and exciting games, with a rich history that goes back
♣ to the 18th century. Nonetheless, every game in the casino has a pre-determined house edge that ♣ makes the house, and not the
player, the winner, most of the time.
However, ♣ not all bets and strategies are equally advantageous for the player. In this sense, American Roulette, which
♣ has both the zero (0) and double zero (00) slots, has a higher house edge compared ♣ to other variations, such as European or
French Roulette. In addition, some betting ♣ options should be avoided, especially those marked as worst bets.<
Worst bets in roulette and the house edge
Basket bet or five-number ♣ bet (0, 00, 1, 2, and 3) is a typical example of the worst bet in American Roulette. You cover ♣ fewer
numbers than straight bet (single number), yet you have a 7.9% house ♣ edge – 3.65 times more than the overall house edge. Why?
It happens ♣ because the double zero slot (00) dramatically increases the odds in favor of the house, going from 1 in 38 ♣ or
1 out of 37 (0) chances (European Roulette) to 1 in 39 ♣ opportunities for either zero or double-zero.
Thus, playing American Roulette is not encouraged if you wish to decrease the house's advantage ♣ while some other bets in roulette
should also be ignored, even in so-called ♣ favorable versions (e.g. European Roulette): Basket bet.
The top 5 worst bets in roulette
Five-number bet in American Roulette (0, 00, 1, ♣ 2, 3) – house edge is 7.9%
Single zero (0) and double-zero (00) in American Roulette – respective house edges 5.26% ♣ and 7.69%
Line bet (six numbers with six chips) on two adjacent rows neighboring the green slots in European Roulette – ♣ house edge
is 5.4%
Five chip column bet (both zero and double ♣ zero covered and other three columns) on the table layout in American
♣ Roulette – house edge for the bet is 7.9%
Eight chip first four bet (both zero and double zero, as ♣ well as four consecutive numbers below) in American Roulette – house
♣ edge is 7.9%
Strategies that let the Casino win
The following strategies help increase the house edge, putting players in further disadvantage:
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