Roulette Rules
The basic rules of Roulette are quite simple, you place your
bet before the ball is dropped and depending on where it lands
you win or loose, however how you bet and the type and size of
the bet you place do have some rules attached.
The first thing to understand is the minimum bet rule, if the
minimum is for example $5 then if you make an outside bet (explained
later) it must be at least $5, if you place an inside bet (again
described below) then the total of your inside bets must be at
least $5.
Inside Bets
American Roulette
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6 |
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12 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
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26 |
29 |
32 |
35 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
29 |
31 |
34 |
European Roulette
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3 |
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18 |
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27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
0 |
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32 |
35 |
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31 |
34 |
The two tables above show the area of a Roulette table where
you can place inside bets, notice the difference between American
and European tables, it make little difference to the wagers you
may lay but a considerable difference to the to the house advantage.
Inside bets are made on specific numbers or combinations of numbers
either within the number layout or on the border. There are a
few different types, and roulette rules may vary from casino to
casino so always check before you play.
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Straight-up bet A
bet made on a single number (including 0 or 00). Place this bet
by putting your chips squarely in the center of the number you
want. This bet is a long shot, and pays 35 to 1.
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Split bet A bet on
any two adjoining numbers (including 0 and 00). To place this
bet put your chips on the line separating the two numbers. If
either of the two numbers are where the ball falls, you win. Pays
17 to 1. It’s worth mentioning that you can also play a
split bet on 0 and 00 by putting your chips on the line separating
the second and third dozen. This is used to save some time and
effort for people at the far end of the table.
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Street bet A single
bet that covers three numbers in a row. Place your chip on the
outside line of the row you want to bet. Pays 11 to 1.
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Corner bet A single
bet on four adjoining numbers that form a square. Place your chip
where the four numbers converge. This is also known as a square
bet or a quarter bet, depending on the casinos roulette rules
and titles. Pays 8 to 1.
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Five-number bet There
is only one five-number bet. Place your chip at the corner of
the intersection of 0, 1, and the first dozen. This bet covers
0, 00, 1, 2, and 3. Pays 6 to 1.
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Line Bet (Six-number bet)
This bet covers two adjacent rows of numbers. To make this bet,
place your chip on one of the outside lines at the intersection
of two rows. This bet pays 5 to 1.
Outside Bets
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3 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
2 to 1 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
20 |
23 |
26 |
29 |
32 |
35 |
2 to 1 |
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1 |
4 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
28 |
31 |
34 |
2 to 1 |
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1st 12 |
2nd 12 |
3rd 12
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1 to 18 |
EVEN
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RED |
BLACK
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ODD
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19 to 36 |
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The Outside bets cover multiple numbers and are made by placing
your chips in the area outside the numbered region, shown in blue
on the table above.
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Any 12 numbers There
are three ways to make this bet on the 1st 12 numbers, the 2nd
12 numbers or the 3rd set of 12 numbers the payout is typically
2 to 1.
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Odd or Even There
are two ways to make this bet, on all the odd numbers or on all
the even numbers, the payout is typicallyeven money.
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Red or Black There
are two ways to make this bet, on all the red numbers or on all
the black numbers, the payout is typically even money.
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Column Bets There
are three ways to make this bet on the 1st column, the 2nd column
or the 3rd column of numbers, the payout is typically 2 to 1.
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1 -18 (Maque) This
bet is made on the first half of the numbers on the wheel (excluding
00 and 0), the payout is typically even money.
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19 - 36 (Passe)
This bet is on the second half of the numbers on the wheel, the
payout is typically even money.
La Partage Rule This rule lowers the
house edge of 2.7% to a more attractive 1.35%. What happens is that
if the ball lands on zero, the players only lose half of their money
on outside bets. It doesn't increase what you win but does reduce
the losses.
Surrender Rule Sometimes called the
"Half-back rule" this is the American version of the La
Partage generally found in Atlantic City. Here on even money bets,
when zero comes up, half of your bet is taken immediately and half
is returned to you.
En Prison Rule With this rule if the
ball lands on zero, nothing happens to your bet; it stays 'in prison'
until the next time the ball is rolled. Whatever happens then is exactly
the same that would happen was the bet just placed on the table. The
rule eliminates the threat of losing your bet if the ball lands on
a zero. Just as with the 'la partage' rule, this one also lowers the
house edge to 1.35%
For advice on how to make the best use of your bets visit our Roulette
Odds and Strategy page.
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