Roulette is a game with dozens of bet types players can make. Despite the number of bets they are all categorised as either Outside or Inside Bets.
When I play roulette I will often use a mix of Inside and Outside bets at the same time. For example, putting Chips down on Dozens, which are Outside Bets, and a couple of Straight Up numbers which are Inside Bets.
Outside Bets
Outside bets are placed on the sections outside the central grid of numbers. These bets cover broader ranges of outcomes, however they offer lower payouts. Outside Bets give you better odds of winning compared to Inside Bets.
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| Outside Bet | Winning Places | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 1st column | 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34 | 2 to 1 |
| 2nd column | 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35 | 2 to 1 |
| 3rd column | 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 | 2 to 1 |
| 1st dozen | 1 through 12 | 2 to 1 |
| 2nd dozen | 13 through 24 | 2 to 1 |
| 3rd dozen | 25 through 36 | 2 to 1 |
| Odd | 1, 3, 5, etc. | 1 to 1 |
| Even | 2, 4, 6, etc. | 1 to 1 |
| Red | Any Red Number | 1 to 1 |
| Black | Any Black Number | 1 to 1 |
| 1 to 18 | 1 through to 18 | 1 to 1 |
| 19 to 36 | 19 through 36 | 1 to 1 |
Inside Bets
Inside bets are placed on specific numbers or combinations of numbers within the central grid of the roulette table. These bets offer higher payouts but have a lower probability of winning.
| Inside Bet | Winning Spaces | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Up | Any single number including 0, 00, 000 | 35 to 1 |
| Row | 0, 00 | 17 to 1 |
| Split | Any two adjoining numbers vertical or horizontal | 17 to 1 |
| Street | Any three numbers horizontal (1, 2, 3 or 4, 5, 6, etc.) | 11 to 1 |
| Corner | Any four adjoining numbers in a block (1, 2, 4, 5 or 17, 18, 20, 21, etc.) | 8 to 1 |
| Top Line (US) | 0, 00, 1, 2, 3 | 6 to 1 |
| Basket / Top Line (European) | 0, 1, 2, 3 | 8 to 1 |
| Double Street | Any six numbers from two horizontal rows (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 etc.) | 5 to 1 |
Conclusion
Choosing between Inside and Outside Bets depends on your risk tolerance and betting strategy. If you are looking for bigger wins and are willing to take on higher risk, Inside Bets might be more to your liking.
If you prefer steady, smaller wins with less risk, Outside Bets are the way to go. Understanding these differences can help you make better informed decisions.
Always be a smart gambler, not a greedy one.
Happy Roulette Adventures everyone
