Roulette Odds, Bets and Payouts.

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Roulette games are essentially games of chance, which makes it essential to understand the odds associated with the different types of bets, in the different versions of the game. It is always good to know what your chances of winning are, and therefore know how to choose your types of bets wisely.

The odds of winning in Roulette games are a set of data that reveal your likelihood of winning a particular bet. For example, in French and European Roulette games, the odds of winning a single number bet are 37 to 1, because those games include 37 numbers, ranging from 0 to 36.

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Understanding the Types of Bets and Payouts

Before we dive into the odds of winning in a comprehensive and in-depth way, it is essential to first understand the types of bets and payouts in the different types of Roulette games. Understanding the different bets and payouts, is actually the basis for understanding the different odds of winning in Roulette.

I did not include images illustrating each type of bet. To fully understand the different types of bets, I recommend playing free demo games of Roulette. Just search for free Roulette demo game. Of course, don’t forget to add the Roulette game type in the search bar.

French Roulette Bets

French Roulette sets itself apart from other variations of the game due to its distinctive rules. This game provides a feature called La Partage, which permits the return of half of losing bets if the winning number is 0. This rule applies only to following bets: to Low/High, Odd/Even and Red/Black bets. For instance, if you place a $100 bet on Even and the result is 0, you will lose your bet but receive half of it back, which in this scenario amounts to $50.

In addition to the above, there is a single green slot labeled 0. This version of Roulette game, like European Roulette, features only one zero pocket, lowering the house edge. In contrast, the American Roulette version has an extra zero, which is designated as 00.

Inside Bets:

• Straight Bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%) — This bet centers on one specific number. You need to place the bet on a single number. You can also bet on 0.
• Split Bet (Payout = 17:1, Odds = 5.4%) — This bet involves two neighboring numbers. You need to place your bet on either in a horizontally or vertically, on the line that sperate those two numbers. Your payout will be derived from one of the two numbers you have chosen.
• Street Bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 8.1%) — This bet encompasses three consecutive numbers. You need to place your bet on the external right line, that aligns with the three numbers you are betting on.
• Trio Bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 8.1%) — This bet also consists of three numbers, but in this case, you need to bet on one the following combinations: 0, 1, and 2 or 0, 2, and 3. Should you choose this option, ensure that you place your bet precisely at the intersection point of the indicated numbers.
• Corner Bet (Payout = 8:1, Odds = 10.8%) — This bet encompasses any four numbers that form a square layout. You need to place your bet at the intersection of the chosen numbers.
• Six Line Bet (Payout = 5:1, Odds = 16.2%) — This bet encompasses six numbers. You have the option to bet on two neighboring streets. In this case, position your bet on the line where the two columns meet.

My French Roulette Odds Chart for Inside Bets

Outside Bets:

• Column Bet (Payout = 2:1, Odds = 32.4%) — This bet includes 12 numbers. You need to place your bet on the 12 numbers you picked from any of the 3 columns. Position your bet in the box at the end of the chosen column.
• Dozen Bet (Payout = 2:1, Odds = 32.4%) — In order to apply this bet, you need to choose one of the three boxes marked P12, M12 and D12. If you opt for P12, your bet will be on the first set of 12 numbers (numbers 1 to 12). If you choose M12, you will be betting on the second set of 12 numbers (numbers 13 to 24). By selecting D12, your bet will encompass the last set numbers (numbers 25 to 36).
• Low or High Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 48.65%) — This type of bet, also referred to as MANQUE/PASSE, consists of 18 numbers. You have the option to place a bet on either the first 18 numbers (Low Bet: a bet on 1–18) or the last 18 numbers (High Bet: a bet on 19–36). This bet does not include 0, as it is not categorized as either high or low. If 0 is drawn as the winning number, even-money bets are returned to players at half the stake (a feature known as La Partage).
• Odd or Even (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 48.65%) — To place your bet, select the box marked IMPAIR or PAIR, wagering on either an odd or even number. The number 0 is classified as neither odd nor even, and therefore, no bets can be made on it.
• Red or Black (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 48.65%) — To place your bet, choose the box that displays a red or black diamond. You are betting on which color will show up when the wheel comes to a stop. The number 0 is not categorized as red or black, and thus, no bets can be placed on it.

My French Roulette Odds Chart for Outside Bets

Call Bets:

• Game Zero Bet (Jeu Zero) — This bet refers to a seven numbers on the wheel, ranging from 12 to 15 . To place this bet, you will require 4 chips. Click on JEU ZERO on the racetrack. The chips should be positioned as follows: one chip as a split bet on numbers 0 and 3, one chip as a split bet on numbers 12 and 15, one chip as a straight bet on number 26, and one chip as a split bet on numbers 32 and 35. The Payouts and Odds pertain to the bets placed — one straight bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%) and three split bets (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet).
• The Orphans Bet (Les Orphelins) — This bet encompasses two sections on the wheel that are not part of any other call bets. To place this bet, click on ORPHELINS on the racetrack. You will need 5 chips arranged as follows: one chip as a straight bet on 1 and four split bets on the numbers 6 and 9, 14 and 17, 17 and 20, 31 and 34. Number 17 is covered by two split bets. The Payouts and Odds refer to the bets made — one straight bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%) and four split bets (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet).
• Voisins du Zero Bet (Neighbors of Zero) — This bet involves betting on numbers ranging from 22 to 25. To make this bet, click on VOISINS DU ZERO. The bet include arranging seven chips in the following ways: one chip as a trio bet on 0, 2, and 3, one chip as a split bet on 4 and 7; one chip as a split bet on 12 and 15, one chip as a split bet on 18 and 21, one chip as a split bet on 19 and 22, one chip as a corner bet on 25, 26, 28, and 29, and one chip as a split bet on 32 and 35. The Payouts and Odds correspond to the bets placed: one trio bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 8.1%), five split bets (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet) and one corner bet (Payout = 8:1, Odds = 10.8%).
• Tiers du Cylindre Bet (Third of Cylinder) — This bet focuses on numbers from 27 to 33. To place this bet, click on TIERS DU CYLINDRE. You will need six chips, all arranged as split bets — one chip on each of the following splits: 5 and 8, 10 and 11, 13 and 16, 23 and 24, 27 and 30, 33 and 36. The Payouts and Odds correspond to the bets placed are six split bets (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet).
• Number and its Neighbours — This bet can be made on any number on the racetrack. It includes 5 numbers: the selected number along with the two adjacent numbers on either side. The Payouts and Odds correspond to the bets placed: five straight bets (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7% for each).

European Roulette Bets

Unlike American Roulette, the Roulette wheel in European Roulette consists of 37 numbered pockets, colored in red and black. In addition to the numbers 1 to 36, there is a single green 0 on the wheel.

Inside Bets:

• Straight-Up Bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%) — A bet on a single number. You can place this bet on any number, including 0.
• Split Bet (Payout = 17:1, Odds = 5.4%) — This bet involves placing a bet on the line between two adjacent numbers (either vertically or horizontally).
• Basket Bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 8.1%) — A bet on three numbers: 0, 1 and 2 or 0, 2 and 3. You must place your bet at the exact intersection point of the three selected numbers.
• Street Bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 8.1%) — A bet on three numbers in a single row. The bet is placed on the outer border of the betting area, adjacent to the first number in the chosen row.
• Corner Bet (Payout = 8:1, Odds = 10.8%) — A bet placed at the intersection of four numbers, forming a square shape.
• Line Bet (Payout = 5:1, Odds = 16.2%) — A bet that encompasses six numbers, placed on the outer border intersection of two rows.

My European Roulette Odds Chart for Inside Bets

Outside Bets:

• Dozen Bet (Payout = 2:1, Odds = 32.4%) — This bet involves betting on the first 12 numbers (1 to 12), or the second 12 numbers (13 to 24), or the third 12 numbers (25 to 36).
• Column Bet (Payout = 2:1, Odds = 32.4%) — This bet consists of 12 numbers. You can place your wager on any 12 numbers from one of the three columns. Your bet must be positioned in one of the 2:1 boxes located at the end of each column.
• Red or Black Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 48.65%) — A bet on which color will show up when the wheel stops. You should place your bet in either the red rectangle or the black rectangle. Keep in mind that the number 0 is neither red nor black.
• Even or Odd Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 48.65%) — A bet on whether the number will be odd or even. You need to place your bet in the rectangle marked Even or Odd. It is important to note that 0 is neither even nor odd.
• Low or High Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 48.65%) — A bet on 18 numbers. You can opt to bet on the first eighteen numbers, 1 to 18, which is the Low Bet, or the last eighteen numbers, 19 to 36, which is the High Bet.

My European Roulette Odds Chart for Outside Bets

Neighbour Bet:

At the upper section of the Roulette table, which displays the sequence of numbers on the wheel, players can place bets on a specific number and its adjacent numbers. By default, this includes 3 neighbors, indicating 3 numbers on either side of the chosen number. The quantity of neighbors can be modified.

The Payouts and Odds correspond to the bets placed: straight bets (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7% for each bet).

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Call Bets:

• TIERS — The name of this bet is Tiers du Cylindre, which translates to Third of Cylinder. This bet is made on numbers 27 through 33, which are sequential on the roulette wheel. To place this bet, simply click on TIERS located at the top of the roulette table. Once you have placed your bet on TIERS, six split bets will be displayed on the table: 5 and 8, 10 and 11, 13 and 16, 23 and 24, 27 and 30, 33 and 36. The payout for this bet is 17:1 for each wager. (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet).
• ORPHELINS — This bet is referred to as Les Orphelins (The Orphans). It covers sections of the wheel that are not part of any other call bets, specifically the numbers 1 to 9 and 6 to 17. To place this bet, click on ORPHELINS, and five chips will be arranged as follows: one chip as a straight bet on 1, and split bets on 6 and 9, 14 and 17, 17 and 20, 31 and 34. Notably, the number 17 is included in two split bets. The payouts consist of one straight bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%) and four split bets (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%).
• VOISINS — Known as Voisins du Zero (Neighbors of Zero), this bet encompasses numbers from 22 to 25 on the wheel. By clicking on VOISINS, nine chips will be placed on the table in the following arrangement: two chips as a basket bet on 0, 2, and 3, one chip as a split bet on 4 and 7, one chip as a split bet on 12 and 15, one chip as a split bet on 18 and 21, one chip as a split bet on 19 and 22, two chips as a corner bet on 25, 26, 28 and 29, and one chip as a split bet on 32 and 35. The payouts include one basket bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 8.1%), five split bets (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet) and one corner bet (Payout = 8:1, Odds = 10.8%).
• ZERO — Also known as Jeu Zero (Game Zero), this bet includes seven numbers ranging from 12 to 15 on the wheel. To place this bet, click on ZERO on the table. The arrangement of betting chips will be as follows: one chip as a split bet on 0 and 3, one chip as a split bet on 12 and 15, one chip as a straight bet on 26, one chip as a split bet on 32 and 35. The payouts will consist of one straight bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.7%) and three split bets (Payout = 17:1 and Odds = 5.4% for each bet).

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American Roulette Bets

As can be seen in the photo above, the American Roulette wheel consists of 38 numbers, arranged in a clockwise order as follows: 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.

Inside Bets:

• Straight Bet (Payout = 35:1, Odds = 2.6%) — A bet placed on a single number. This bet can be made on any number, including 0 and 00.
• Split Bet (Payout = 17:1, Odds = 5.3%)— A bet made on the line connecting two neighboring numbers (either horizontally or vertically).
• Street Bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 7.9%)— A bet on three numbers within a single row. This bet is positioned on the outer edge of the row.
• Basket Bet (Payout = 11:1, Odds = 7.9%) — A bet on three consecutive numbers: 0, 1 and 2 or 00, 2 and 3 or 0, 00 and 2. The bet must be placed at the exact intersection point of one of the aforementioned combinations.
• Corner Bet (Payout = 8:1, Odds = 10.5%) — A bet placed at the intersection of four neighboring numbers, creating a square.
• First Five Bet (Payout = 6:1, Odds = 13.2%) — A bet on the initial five numbers: 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. This bet should be placed at the outer intersection point of 00 and 3.
• 6 Line Bet (Payout = 5:1, Odds = 15.8%) — A bet that encompasses six numbers, positioned at the outer border intersection point of two adjacent rows.

My American Roulette Odds Chart for Inside Bets

Outside Bets:

• Column Bet (Payout = 2:1, Odds = 31.6%) — This bet includes 12 numbers. You can place your bet on 12 numbers on any of the three columns. Ensure that your bet is positioned in the 2:1 box located at the end of your chosen column.
• Dozen Bet (Payout = 2:1, Odds = 31.6%) — A bet on the first 12 numbers (1 to 12) or the second 12 numbers (13 to 24) or the third 12 numbers (25 to 36).
• Low or High Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 47.4%) — A bet on 18 numbers. You can choose to bet on the first eighteen numbers, from 1 to 18, known as the Low bet, or you can select the last eighteen numbers, from 19 to 36, referred to as the High bet. It is crucial to understand that 0 and 00 are not categorized as either High or Low.
• Even or Odd Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 47.4%)— This bet involves betting on whether a number is Odd or Even. You should place your bet in the designated box of Even or Odd. It is essential to note that 0 and 00 are not classified as Even or Odd.
• Red or Black Bet (Payout = 1:1, Odds = 47.4%)— This bet consists of betting on the color that will appear when the wheel stops. You should place your bet either on Red (on a red diamond or rectangle) or on Black (on a black diamond or rectangle). Remember that 0 and 00 are not classified as Red or Black.

My American Roulette Odds Chart for Outside Bets

FAQs

Can a Roulette betting system enhance your chances?

A Roulette betting system and strategy can assist you at the game. However, a betting system cannot alter the odds in Roulette. Like any game of chance, there is no guaranteed method to improve your odds.

Can mathematics formulas assist you in winning at Roulette?

Having expertise in mathematics will not enable you to sway the outcome of the game. Nevertheless, gaining knowledge about odds can enhance your likelihood of winning by making the most strategic bets within your financial limits. However, the reality is that winning at roulette is not guaranteed, even if you comprehend the odds.

Can strategies assist you in winning at Roulette?

It’s crucial to keep in mind that although Roulette strategies may serve as a useful foundation, their effectiveness has its limits. Roulette is fundamentally a game of chance, and the house always has an advantage to consider.

What does the Martingale system entail in Roulette?

The Martingale system is a wagering strategy focused on recouping your losses. The concept is that after each losing spin in roulette, you double your bet. Theoretically, this implies that if you win again, you will not only recover your earlier losses but also secure a modest profit.