Roulette Odds & Payouts: The Complete Single-Zero Guide

Expert Insight & Editorial Independence

Every bet on a standard European Roulette wheel carries the exact same 2.70% house edge. Your choice of bet simply dictates your variance and payout potential.

Quick Summary (TL;DR)

Master the European Roulette layout. From single numbers paying 35:1 to even-money outside bets covering 48.6% of the wheel, explore the mathematical odds of every wager.

Roulette Betting Layout Chart with Payout Multipliers and Chip Positions

What are the Payout Odds for a Straight Up Roulette Bet?

A Straight Up bet on a single number pays 35:1 (pays ₱350 profit plus ₱10 bet returned on a ₱10 wager). The true mathematical probability of hitting a specific single number on a 37-pocket European wheel is 1 in 37 (2.70%).

Inside Bets: High Risk, High Reward

Straight Up (1 number): Pays 35:1 (2.70% probability).

Split (2 adjacent numbers): Pays 17:1 (5.41% probability).

Street (3 numbers in a row): Pays 11:1 (8.11% probability).

Corner / Square (4 meeting numbers): Pays 8:1 (10.81% probability).

Line / Six Line (6 numbers across two rows): Pays 5:1 (16.22% probability).

Outside Bets: Low Risk, Steady Pacing

Red or Black: Covers 18 colored numbers, pays 1:1 (48.65% probability).

Odd or Even: Covers 18 numbers, pays 1:1 (48.65% probability).

High (19–36) or Low (1–18): Pays 1:1 (48.65% probability).

Dozens (1–12, 13–24, 25–36) & Columns: Cover 12 numbers, pay 2:1 (32.43% probability).

European Roulette Complete Odds & Payout Reference Table

Bet Placement	Pockets Covered	Fractional Odds	Decimal Win (%)	Payout Ratio
Straight Up	1 pocket	36 to 1 against	2.70%	35:1
Split	2 pockets	17.5 to 1 against	5.41%	17:1
Street	3 pockets	11.3 to 1 against	8.11%	11:1
Corner (Square)	4 pockets	8.25 to 1 against	10.81%	8:1
Six Line (Double Street)	6 pockets	5.17 to 1 against	16.22%	5:1
Dozen / Column	12 pockets	2.08 to 1 against	32.43%	2:1
Red / Black / Odd / Even	18 pockets	1.06 to 1 against	48.65%	1:1

How to Bet Efficiently on Roulette

Select European Table

Ensure the table features a single green zero (0) pocket.

Blend Inside and Outside

Place outside bets for steady base bankroll, with 1–2 favorite numbers inside.

Watch Wheel Spin

Track ball trajectory on multi-camera HD streams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does American Roulette have worse odds?

American roulette adds a double zero (00), increasing house edge from 2.70% to 5.26% without increasing payouts.

What happens to even-money bets if the ball lands on Zero?

On standard tables, even-money outside bets lose if the ivory ball lands in the green 0 pocket.

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