Roulette: Odds and Payouts 

Roulette is one of the most famous and popular casino games. Its main goal is to predict which number or color the spinning wheel with the ball will land on. The odds in roulette are also very important because they determine the probability of winning and the size of the payout.

Odds in roulette are more than just a list of numbers showing different bets and payouts. They are crucial to your playing strategy because they allow you to assess the risks and make more informed decisions. Odds can vary significantly depending on the type of bet, for example, on a single number, a group of numbers, or a color.

At the same time, other elements of the game must be taken into account. For example, there are European, American, and French roulette. Each of these versions has its own rules and odds.

The odds in roulette depend on the type of bet. How high are the chances of winning on each bet? The payout is proportional to the odds.

As a rule, odds are presented as ratios, such as “2:1,” which means “two to one,” or “35:1,” which means “thirty-five to one.” The winning multiplier is indicated by the first number in this ratio, and the bet is indicated by the second number. This means that with odds of 2:1, the payout on a winning bet of €2 will be €4, and with odds of 35:1, you will receive €70 on a similar bet of €2.

In addition, it is important to remember that if you win, your bet is not lost; instead, it will be added to the payout. For example, with odds of 2:1, the payout on a winning bet of €2 will be €4, but only €6 will be returned to your account (€4 winnings + €2 bet)..

Inside bets:

• A straight bet is when a chip is placed on any number, even zero (and double zero in American roulette). The payout is 35:1.
• A split is a bet on two numbers, where the chip is placed between two numbers on a vertical or horizontal line. The payout is 17:1.
• A street is a bet on three numbers, for which it is enough to place a chip at the end of the row. The payout is 11:1.
• A corner is a bet on four numbers, in which the chip is placed at the center of the intersection of these numbers. The payout is 8:1.
• A line is a bet on six numbers, in which the chips are placed at the end of two rows where they intersect. The payout is 5:1.

Outside bets:

• A column is a bet on twelve numbers, with a chip at the end of each of the three columns. The payout is two to one.
• A dozen is a bet on twelve numbers, with the chip placed in one of the three boxes at the bottom of the number grid. The payout is two to one.
• Red/black is a combination of eighty-eight red or black numbers. The payout is one to one.

An even or odd bet is a bet on 18 even or odd numbers; zero and double zero are not taken into account. The payout is one to one.

1. The first or second half of the field (1-18/19-36) consists of 18 numbers. The payout is one to one.