European
Roulette Wheel
A
European
roulette wheel has 37 slots, 1 through 36 plus a single
zero “0”. The numbering sequence is different from
the American version and the house edge is only 2.7%. Considered
to have better play than the American version.
Even
A bet that the ball will land on an even number (2. 4, etc.) The
French name for even is “pair”. Payout 1:1
Even
Money
Any winning wager that pays out 1:1.
Five-Number
This bet is only possible on American
roulette and is a combination of 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3.
Considered to be a “sucker’s bet” since this
bet has a higher house edge (7.89% compared to the normal 5.26%)
and only has a payout of 6 to 1.
French
Roulette Wheel
See European Roulette Wheel
High
A bet that the ball will land on a high number (19-36). French
for a high number bet is “passé”. This wager
only pays 1:1
House
Edge
The mathematical
advantage every casino has on a particular game. In
European roulette it is 2.70% and American roulette it is 5.26%.
Inside
Bets
A bet on the individual number section of roulette layout (anything
but a red/black, odd/even, dozens or columns bet)
Table
Layout
The
table top diagram where players place their bets. The American
and European layouts are slightly different.
The
roulette layout of the American style roulette table is a rectangular
shaped diagram printed in 2 or 3 colors on felt. It has a 0 and
00 at one end with two betting areas on one side: inside and outside
bets. The outside area has labeled betting boxes for the low or
high numbers, red or black, odd or even numbers, column bets and
the 1st 12", "2nd 12" or "3rd 12" (Dozens).
The inside area is comprised of the individual figures for each
numbered slot on the wheel 1-36.
The
European layout, like the American layout, the inside area is
shaped in a rectangle and is comprised of the individual figures
for each numbered slot on the wheel 1-36 but has a single zero
on one short side.
The
outside area has labeled betting boxes for red or black, odd or
even numbers, columns, the low or high numbers and the 1st 12",
"2nd 12" or "3rd 12" (Dozens). This outside
bet section is split into two and runs along either side of the
main layout. Each betting box is labeled by its French name, but
may have an English translation underneath.
Line
A bet that the ball will land on any one of six numbers in two
horizontal rows or lines. Sometimes called a “double street”
or "sixaine" (six line) in French. Pays 5:1
Low
A bet that the ball lands on a low number or "manque"
in French. Pays 1:1
Martingale
System
A famous betting system in which a player doubles their wagers
after every loss but then drops back to the original bet when
they win
Odd
A bet that the winning slot will be an odd number or “impair”
in French. Payout is even money or 1:1
Outside
Bets
Any bet that is not placed on any individual numbers or in the
inside section of the layout. Red/black, odd/even, dozens, columns
- pays 1:1 or 2:1
Quarter
Bet
See Corner
Red
or Black
Any bet predicts the winning wager is either black or red. Called
“noir” or “rouge”. Payout 1:1
Six
Line
See Line
Split
A bet that the ball lands on any one of two numbers you pick.
Your chip is placed on line between the two numbers. Called “a
cheval” in French. Pays 17 to 1.
Straight
Up
A bet on any single number on the roulette layout (1 to 36). Payout
35:1
Street
(Trio)
A bet on any three numbers in a single horizontal row or line.
Called a “transversale” in French. Pays: 11:1
Zero(s)
The green slot with the zero number that gives the
house edge. In American roulette there is a double
zero 00, set directly across from the single zero.
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