Roulette Terminology
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Roulette Terminology
American Wheel
A roulette wheel with 38 numbers total. Compared to a European wheel which only has 37 numbers, the american wheel has the 00, which allows for the 5 number bets.
Ball
The small white ball that is spun in the roulette wheel. Fortunes are made and lost when this ball settles into one of the roulette slots.
Column Bet
When you bet on a vertical column of 12 possible numbers at a time. The payout for this type of bet is 2 to 1.
Combination Bet
When you bet on more than one possible outcome at a time.
Corner Bet
When you bet one of four possible numbers landing at one time. The payoff is 8 to 1.
Dozen Bet
Similar to the column bet, in that you are wagering on one of three different possible groups of numbers hitting; 1-12, 13-24, or 25 to 36.
European Wheel
Similar to the American wheel, except there is no 00. This means that the odds of winning are slightly increased.
Even – Odd Bet
When you bet on either odd or even showing up on the wheel. The payoff for this type of bet is 1 to 1.
High – Low Bet
When you bet on either a high number (19-36) or low number (1-18) showing up on the wheel. Similar to an even / odd bet, it pays 1 to 1.
Inside Bet
Any bet placed on the number grid part of the table.
Outside Bet
Any bet other than a number bid. These would include red, black, odd, even, etc.
Red-Black Bet
When you bet on either a red colored or black colored number showing up on the wheel. Pays 1 to 1.
Split Bet
A combination bet, where you bet on two possible numbers landing.
Straight Up Bet
Betting on one possible number showing up on the wheel. Pays 35 to 1.
Trio Bet
A combination bet, where you bet on one of three possible numbers landing.
Zero, Double Zero
Green in color, at opposite sides of the wheel. The Double Zero only exists on an American wheel.
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