What are the odds of hitting green in roulette? The odds for green in roulette depend on the version of the game. Since the American wheel has two green pockets, the odds of hitting either of them are 2-in-38, or 5.26%. In the European format, this drops to just 2.70% since there is one only green pocket on the wheel.
American Roulette: In American Roulette, there are two green zero pockets. This means that there is an additional chance that your wagers will be void. It has a payout of 35/1 if you bet on it, but it essentially doubles the likelihood that all bets will lose money.