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The Main Components of the Roulette Wheel

The roulette wheel, a vital component of the game, features numbered pockets alternating in red and black, with additional green pockets marked '0' and '00' in European and American variants. Its construction and arrangement ensure randomness and fairness in each spin. Players bet on where the ball will land, with the wheel's rotation determining the winning outcome. Understanding these components is crucial for grasping the dynamics of roulette.

Turret – the top rotatable part of the wheel
Turret Base – the part that houses the turret
Height Adjuster – a mechanism adjusting the height of the turret
Wheel Head – part of the upper and lower bearing
Ball Pocket – where the ball lands at the end of each spin
Upper Bearing – part of the bowl
Cone – directs the ball in the playing section of the wheel
Ball Deflector – obstacles for the ball to bounce off
Ball Track – the place where the ball bounces during each spin
Lower Ball Track – the part of the wheel for the deflectors
Spindle – the slot for the rotating wheel head
Bowl Rim – the place of the wheel for the cone
Lower Bearing – an element of the bowl
Bowl – the part that houses the wheel

Table and Wheel Design Differences

For most readers, the European, American, French, and Triple Zero variants differ in the number of 0 pockets on the wheel and the number total on the wheel. These are differences that affect the RTP and house edge too. There are also differences in the placement of the numbers on the wheel and the titles and locations of the betting options on the gaming table.

The design of the game table does not differ much between the roulette variants, but it is worth noting that in French roulette the outside bets are written in French and can be placed in different positions. Outside bets are called in this variant as follows:

Manque - Low (1-18)
Passe - High (19-36)
Impair - Odd
Pair - Even
P12 - Premiere Douzaine - first dozen
M12 - Moyenne Douzaine – middle dozen
D12 - Derniere Douzaine – last dozen

Roulette	Zeros	Numbers sequence	Numbers
European	1	0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33, 1, 20, 14, 31, 9, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26	37
American	2	0, 28, 9, 26, 30, 11, 7, 20, 32, 17, 5, 22, 34, 15, 3, 24, 36, 13, 1, 00, 27, 10, 25, 29, 12, 8, 19, 31, 18, 6, 21, 33, 16, 4, 23, 35, 14, 2	38
French	1	0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33, 1, 20, 14, 31, 9, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26	37
Triple zero	3	0, 000, 00, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33, 1, 20, 14, 31, 22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26	39

Roulette Wheel and Table Manufacturers

Roulette tables and wheels in a land-based casino are manufactured by different companies. Casinos have to cooperate with reputable and well-established brands, as this is the only way to get unbiased wheels without physical defects. Roulette wheels must have a perfect flatness and must be replaced regularly. As of 2026, the most reputable manufacturers on the market include:

Cammegh

Founded by Bill Cammegh in 1989, this company is based in the UK and manufactures roulette wheels for almost all European & Australian casinos. It offers three types of wheels: manual, mini manual and automatic. It uses wood and carbon fiber in production. This is a company with three GA awards.

TCS John Huxley

Across regulated markets, huxley has been manufacturing equipment for land-based casinos for nearly 50 years and is the top known brand in the market for custom wheel design. It uses the “Saturn” brand on its roulette wheels and even has products with the ‘Glo’ feature (glow in the dark).

Abbiati

Founded in 1976, this company is one of the largest casino equipment manufacturers in Italy. It has CQY (certified quality management) certification and is a member of ECA (European Casino Association). It only produces wheels for US & EU variants and uses different materials (microfiber, wool, etc.) for table production.

FAQs

What are the reasons for wear and tear on a roulette wheel's surface?

Based on hands-on review, the constant impact of the ball against different parts of the wheel will cause wear and tear over time, but these may be imperfections that are too small for the untrained eye to see. Unless you specifically look for them and know where to look, it will not be possible to notice any wear and tear.

At what intervals should casinos consider replacing their roulette wheels?

This is decided by the floor managers. Before a roulette table starts accepting players, it is carefully examined to ensure that there is no bias on the wheel. If the floor manager or croupier cannot be sure that the wheel is flat, it is time to change it.

Why the number sequences on the wheel and the table are different?

This is a choice to prevent sector betting, which is based on exploiting imperfections on the wheel, and to add more randomness. Spreading the numbers on the wheel in no particular order makes it difficult to recognize a biased wheel as it will be almost impossible to find a pattern.

Is there a reason why triple zero roulette hasn't gained popularity in online casinos?

Put simply, most global internet casino players know that the RTP increases as the number of zero pockets decreases and consequently prefer single zero games. Even double-zero American roulette is rarely favored. Roulette with three zero pockets was developed for tourists visiting land based casinos and online players stay away from it.

What is the top type of roulette?

There is no single ‘perfect’ roulette variant that will always be the top option for all types of players. You should decide according to your personal expectations, budget and playing style. However, if you are a beginner, European roulette offers the easiest gameplay, and the lowest house advantage is found in French roulette.

Roulette Wheel & Table

The Main Components of the Roulette Wheel

Table and Wheel Design Differences

Roulette Wheel and Table Manufacturers

FAQs