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Live American Roulette: RTP, bets and where to play

Live American Roulette is a live American roulette table from Playtech.

Its listed RTP is 94.74%.

Below: every bet with its chance and house edge, what an hour costs at an example pace and the ranked casinos that carry it.

Software
Playtech
Game type
Roulette
RTP
94.74%
House edge
5.26%
Release year
2017
Live game
Yes
Mobile compatibility
Yes
RTP 94.74% (listed figure) 38 pockets 18+ only
RTP
94.74% listed figure
Wheel
38 pockets zero and double zero
Released
2019 Playtech

Live casinos with Live American Roulette

Ranked casinos that carry Playtech's live lobby. The order and the offers are live; check the lobby for this table before you deposit.

  1. #1
    Live casino offer 1,500 USD + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +148
    9.5 /10
    1xBet review
    Est. 2007
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  2. #2
    Live casino offer 600 USD + 500 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +14
    7.9 /10
    Sol review
    Est. 2022
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  3. #3
    Live casino offer 1,000 EUR + 300 FS
    Neteller Skrill AstroPay +11
    8.2 /10
    Golden Star review
    Est. 2020
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  4. #4
    Live casino offer 600 EUR + 400 FS · 45x wagering
    Visa MasterCard Apple Pay +22
    9.0 /10
    Irwin review
    Wagering 45x Est. 2024
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  5. #5
    Live casino offer 500 USD + 225 FS
    Neteller Skrill PaysafeCard +15
    8.0 /10
    Gioo review
    Est. 2021
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  6. #6
    Live casino offer 2,000 USD
    Visa MasterCard Neteller +9
    7.0 /10
    Dafabet review
    Est. 2004
    18+ · T&Cs Apply

RTP per bet

Live American Roulette: RTP and house edge per bet

Bet Payout RTP House edge Cost per $100
Every inside and outside bet 35:1 to 1:1 94.74% 5.26% $5.26
Top line (0, 00, 1, 2, 3) 6:1 92.11% 7.89% $7.89

Wheel: double-zero American, going by the table name and the listed 94.74% RTP; the Playtech rule sheet is still to be checked. Chances and edges computed with Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/).

What the numbers mean

RTP 94.74% $947.40

back on average per $1,000 wagered

House edge 5.26% $52.60

expected cost per $1,000 wagered

Turnover 19×

times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up

How it works

One round of Live American Roulette, step by step

A round

  1. Bet Place chips on numbers or outside sections while the betting timer runs.
  2. Spin The dealer, or the auto wheel, spins the ball; a reader records the pocket.
  3. Settle Winning bets are paid, the board clears and the next round opens.

Bets

Every bet in Live American Roulette: payout, chance and edge

Chances are worked out from the pockets on the wheel; the edge is what a bet costs on average.

BetCoversPayoutChance to winHouse edgeWhat it means
Straight up 1 number35:12.63%5.26%–
Split 2 numbers17:15.26%5.26%–
Street 3 numbers11:17.89%5.26%–
Corner 4 numbers8:110.53%5.26%–
Top line 0, 00, 1, 2, 36:113.16%7.89%The worst bet on the table: avoid it.
Six line 6 numbers5:115.79%5.26%–
Dozen or column 12 numbers2:131.58%5.26%–
Red/black, odd/even, high/low 18 numbers1:147.37%5.26%Loses on zero, like every other bet.

Wheel: double-zero American, going by the table name and the listed 94.74% RTP; the Playtech rule sheet is still to be checked. Chances and edges computed with Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/).

Roulette wheels

Where Live American Roulette sits among roulette wheels

The zero pockets decide the cost. A second zero almost doubles the edge; La Partage halves it on even-money bets.

Wheel#PocketsStraight upHouse edgeNote
European3735:12.70%Most live tables
French (La Partage)3735:11.35% on even moneyHalf back on zero
American3835:15.26%This game

Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/).

Cost per hour

What an hour of Live American Roulette costs on average

Expected cost = stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. The paces are examples, not timed counts.

Live American Roulette 94.74% · 40 rounds/h
$21
European roulette 97.3% · 40 rounds/h
$11
Baccarat, banker 98.94% · 60 rounds/h
$6
Blackjack, basic strategy 99.5% · 50 rounds/h
$3

RTP: the figure we list for the game. Comparison RTPs: standard rules (Wizard of Odds, roulette basics (wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/); Wizard of Odds, baccarat (wizardofodds.com/games/baccarat/basics/)). Rounds per hour are example paces; studios do not publish them.

Variance

Same edge, very different sessions

Even-money bets

Red, black, odd, even, high or low win close to half the time and pay 1:1.

Suits you if: Long sessions on a small budget.

Dozens and columns

A third of the numbers, paid 2:1; runs of five or six misses are common.

Suits you if: A middle path.

Straight up

One number in 38, paid 35:1; long dry runs are normal.

Suits you if: Players who accept a fast-falling balance between hits.

Live American Roulette compared with similar games

Published Roulette games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.

Game Software RTP House edge Min. bet
Live Auto-Roulette La Partage Evolution Gaming 98.65% 1.35% 0.1 GBP
Diamond Rush Roulette OnAir Entertainment 97.69% 2.31% –
Auto Live Roulette Evolution Gaming 97.3% 2.7% 0.2 USD
Auto Mega Roulette Pragmatic Play 97.3% 2.7% 0.1 USD
Club Aurora Roulette Playtech 97.3% 2.7% 0.2 USD
Dragonara Roulette Evolution Gaming 97.3% 2.7% 1 GBP
Fashion TV Roulette OnAir Entertainment 97.3% 2.7% 0.2 USD
Live American Roulette Playtech 94.74% 5.26% –

RTP and bets listed for each game.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Live American Roulette?

The listed RTP is 94.74%. Over a long run that is the share of stakes paid back on average; any single session can land far from it.

Is Live American Roulette European or American roulette?

American: the wheel has 38 pockets, 0 and 00. Compare the variants on our live roulette page.

Where can I play Live American Roulette?

At casinos that carry Playtech's live lobby. The ranking on this page lists them in order, and the offers are live. More from the studio on our Playtech page, and other tables in live roulette.

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