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How to Play Roulette — Rules, Bets & Payouts
Roulette in five minutes: how a round works, every bet you can place, what each one pays, and the difference between inside and outside bets.
How a round of roulette works
- Place chips on the table before the dealer closes betting.
- The ball is spun and lands in one numbered pocket.
- The dealer marks the winning number, clears losing bets and pays winners at fixed odds.
Inside bets
| Bet | Covers | Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 1 number | 35:1 |
| Split | 2 numbers | 17:1 |
| Street | 3 numbers | 11:1 |
| Corner | 4 numbers | 8:1 |
| Six line | 6 numbers | 5:1 |
Outside bets
| Bet | Covers | Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Red / Black | 18 numbers | 1:1 |
| Odd / Even | 18 numbers | 1:1 |
| Low (1–18) / High (19–36) | 18 numbers | 1:1 |
| Dozen | 12 numbers | 2:1 |
| Column | 12 numbers | 2:1 |
Roulette rules worth knowing
- Zero: outside bets lose when the ball lands on 0 (and 00 on American wheels).
- La Partage / En Prison: on some French tables you get half of an even-money bet back on zero.
- Table limits: each table has a minimum and maximum per bet, shown in the lobby.
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FAQ
- How do you win at roulette?
- A bet wins when the ball lands on a number it covers. Straight-up bets pay 35:1, even-money bets like red or black pay 1:1.
- What is the difference between inside and outside bets?
- Inside bets cover one to six specific numbers and pay more; outside bets cover 12 or 18 numbers and pay 2:1 or 1:1.