No betting system can beat the house edge in roulette. On a European wheel, the edge is 2.70% on every standard bet, and on an American wheel it’s 5.26%. So when this guide says a strategy “works,” it means something specific: it lowers what the game costs you, keeps your losses under control, and helps your session last. It doesn’t mean you’ll win. Here are five approaches that do those jobs, plus a few popular ideas that don’t.
The House Edge in Plain Numbers
Roulette pays as if the wheel had 36 numbers, but the wheel has extra pockets. That gap is the house edge.
| Wheel | Pockets | House Edge | Average Loss per 100 Units Staked |
| European (single zero) | 37 | 2.70% | 2.70 |
| American (double zero) | 38 | 5.26% | 5.26 |
| French with La Partage (even-money bets only) | 37 | 1.35% | 1.35 |
These are long-run averages. In a short session, anything can happen, and you can win or lose well outside them. But over time, the lower the edge, the less the game takes from you.
Strategy 1: Pick a Single-Zero Wheel
This is the easiest improvement you can make. European and French roulette have one zero, while American roulette has two. Everything else, including the 35-to-1 payout on a single number, is the same. The extra pocket almost doubles the edge, so if you can choose, pick the wheel with one zero.
If you’re on an American wheel, stay away from the five-number bet (0, 00, 1, 2 and 3). Its house edge is 7.89%, which is the worst bet on the table.
Strategy 2: Look for La Partage or En Prison
Some French tables use a rule called La Partage. If the ball lands on zero, an even-money bet such as red or black loses only half its stake, and you get the other half back. That cuts the edge on those bets from 2.70% to 1.35%.
En Prison is a close relative. Instead of splitting your stake, the table holds it for one more spin, and you get a chance to recover it. Both rules apply to even-money bets only, so inside bets keep the standard 2.70% edge. Check the game rules before you sit down, because many tables don’t offer either one.
Strategy 3: Bet Flat, or Use a Gentle Progression
Flat betting means staking the same amount on every spin. It’s simple, it’s easy to track, and it stops one bad run from emptying your balance too quickly.
Some players prefer a mild progression. Two common ones are:
- D’Alembert: raise your stake by one unit after a loss and lower it by one unit after a win.
- Paroli: raise your stake after a win, usually for two or three wins in a row, then go back to your starting stake.
Be clear about what these do. They change how your wins and losses are spread out, which can make a session feel steadier or more exciting. They don’t change the house edge, and the maths behind it says no combination of bets does.
Strategy 4: Match Your Bets to Your Budget
Different bets give you different mixes of chance and payout. Here’s how they compare on a European wheel.
| Bet | Payout | Chance of Winning |
| Straight up (one number) | 35 to 1 | 2.7% |
| Split (two numbers) | 17 to 1 | 5.4% |
| Street (three numbers) | 11 to 1 | 8.1% |
| Corner (four numbers) | 8 to 1 | 10.8% |
| Dozen or column | 2 to 1 | 32.4% |
| Red, black, odd, even, high, low | 1 to 1 | 48.6% |
Outside bets like red or black win often, so your balance moves slowly, and they’re the bets that La Partage applies to. Inside bets like straight-up pay a lot but land rarely, so your balance swings more. If your bankroll is small, outside bets will let you play longer. If you want a few bigger swings, keep your inside bets small compared to your balance.
Check the table’s minimum and maximum bets too. A table with a high minimum can burn through a small bankroll in just a few spins.
Strategy 5: Set Limits Before You Spin
This is the strategy that protects you most, and it costs nothing. Before you start, decide four things:
- Your budget: an amount you can afford to lose.
- Your loss limit: the point where you stop, even if you’re sure the next spin will turn it around.
- Your win goal: a number where you cash out and walk away happy.
- Your time limit: roulette is quick, and an hour can disappear.
Write them down and stick to them. Limits keep one bad run from turning into a bigger problem.
Final Words
The best roulette strategy is a simple one: pick a single-zero wheel, use La Partage where it’s offered, bet steadily, and stop when your limits say so. Betbricks7 lists live roulette among its live casino tables, so check the wheel type and rules in the game info before you start. Make your account today or download the APK version!
FAQs
Is there a roulette strategy that guarantees a win?
No. Every standard bet carries a house edge, and no betting pattern can remove it. A strategy can help you manage your money, but it can’t promise profit.
Which roulette wheel is best for players?
A single-zero wheel. European roulette has a 2.70% house edge compared with 5.26% on American roulette. French tables with La Partage reduce the edge to 1.35% on even-money bets.
What is La Partage?
It’s a rule that returns half of your even-money stake when the ball lands on zero, instead of taking all of it. It only applies to bets like red or black, odd or even, and high or low.
Is the Martingale a good strategy?
It can win small amounts often, but one long losing streak can wipe out a bankroll or hit the table limit. It doesn’t change the house edge either.
What are the safest roulette bets?
Even-money bets like red or black win nearly half the time, so they move your balance the slowest. They’re not risk-free, since you can still lose.