Published on: August 26, 2025, 09:16h.
Updated on: August 26, 2025, 09:16h.
- Quad-zero roulette increases the house advantage.
- Bonus wheel entices players with unique jackpot multipliers.
- Las Vegas casinos prioritize spectacle over fairness.
It was perhaps inevitable, but “quadruple zero” roulette has officially made its debut in Las Vegas.
As if the three-zero version wasn’t controversial enough, the Palazzo’s latest offering—“Bonus Wheel Roulette”—introduces a staggering four zeros, along with an exciting bonus wheel that tantalizes players with the potential for a 500× jackpot.
In this innovative game by Interblock, the traditional green zero pockets are replaced by four colored “gem” spaces. Landing on any one of these gems activates a second wheel that can provide substantial multipliers. But do not be swayed by the allure; the underlying odds are quite unfavorable.
Understanding the Edge
As reported by Vegas Advantage, bets placed on numbered slots (1-36) incur a staggering 10% house edge, while bets on gem pockets yield a significant 9.25% house advantage.
In comparison, European single-zero roulette, offered at select Las Vegas casinos, boasts a much lower 2.7% house edge. The conventional American double-zero version has a house edge of 5.26%. Even the contentious triple-zero version comes with a relatively better 7.69% rate for players.
While Bonus Wheel Roulette delivers some of the worst odds in Las Vegas, it isn’t the absolute worst. That title belongs to Big Six Wheel, where the house edge can range from 11.11% to an astonishing 24%, depending on the bet type. Keno typically features a house advantage between 20% and 40%, and even higher in some instances. Slot machines usually carry a house edge of 5% to 15%, and sometimes worse.
Given this knowledge, it’s surprising that anyone would try Bonus Wheel Roulette—yet most casual gamblers prioritize entertainment over the mathematical odds. They are drawn to vibrant lights, spinning wheels, and often prefer the chance for a massive, infrequent payout over consistent, moderate wins.
The Rise of Zero
Triple-zero (or “3-zero”) roulette first appeared on the Las Vegas scene in October 2016, when The Venetian inconspicuously introduced it as “Sands Roulette.” The casino added a third zero slot, typically marked with the Sands logo, to the existing zeros (0 and 00). By mid-2018, this format had begun to proliferate along the Strip.
The logical evolution to quad-zero roulette arrives amidst a trend of game innovations and hybrid electronic tables aimed at rejuvenating gameplay and boosting casino profits.
While adopting a four-zero format may seem drastic, it aligns with the industry’s current strategy of sacrificing fairness for spectacle and entertainment. The goal remains: keep the visuals striking, slightly diminish player odds, and maintain a steady flow of wagering.