Question: What is the highest number on a standard roulette wheel?
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36.
The highest number on a standard roulette wheel is 36.
In European roulette, which is the original version of the game, the wheel contains 37 slots numbered from 0 to 36. Therefore, the highest number on a European roulette wheel is 36.
American roulette, on the other hand, introduced an additional slot, the 00, to the wheel. This means an American roulette wheel contains 38 slots, with numbers from 0 and 00 to 36. Consequently, the highest number on an American roulette wheel, like its European counterpart, is still 36, but it has an extra slot, the 00. Some American roulette wheels now even have a triple zero slot, 000.
These differences may seem minor, but they have a significant impact on the house edge, or the statistical advantage the casino has over players. The European version has a lower house edge than the American version, making it the preferred option for many players.
