American roulette layout features 38 numbered pockets including numbers 1 through 36, plus 0 and 00. The numbers are arranged in three columns of 12 numbers each, with the zeros at the top of the layout. The betting area is divided into inside bets and outside bets sections. 
Inside bets include straight bets on single numbers, split bets on two adjacent numbers, street bets on three numbers in a row, corner bets on four numbers, and line bets on six numbers. Outside bets include red/black, odd/even, high/low, dozens, and columns.
The double zero （00） is what distinguishes American roulette from European roulette, which has only a single zero. This additional pocket increases the house edge to 5.26% compared to European roulette\“s 2.70%. |
