One of the most famous and favorite gambling games is roulette. Its main function is to predict on which number or color the spinning wheel with the ball will stop. In roulette, the odds are important because they determine the probability of winning and the size of the winnings.
Roulette odds are more than just a set of numbers that show the different bets and payouts. They are important for the strategy of the game because they allow you to analyze the risks and make smarter decisions. Odds can vary greatly depending on the type of bet, such as a single number, a group of numbers or a color.
Other elements of the game need to be taken into account. For example, there is European roulette, American roulette and French roulette. Each of these versions has its own rules and odds.
The odds in roulette depend on the type of bets. How high are the odds of winning on each bet. The payout is proportional to the odds.
Odds are usually presented as ratios such as “2:1”, which means two to one, or “35:1”, which means thirty-five to one. The win multiplier is indicated by the first number in this ratio, and the bet is indicated by the second number. This means that at 2:1 odds the payout on a winning bet of €2 would be €4, while at 35:1 odds you would receive €70 on a similar bet of €2.
Also, keep in mind that if you win, your bet will not be burned; instead, it will be added to the payout. For example, at odds of 2:1, the payout on a winning €2 bet would be €4, but only €6 would be returned to your account (€4 win + €2 bet played).
Roulette odds depend on the type of bet as well as the odds of winning.
Inside bets:
A straight bet is when a chip is placed on any number, even the zero (and double zero in American roulette). The payout size is 35:1.
Split is a two-number bet where the chip is placed between two numbers on a vertical or horizontal line. The profitability is 17:1.
Street is a three number bet, for which it is enough to put the chip at the end of the row. The profitability is 11:1.
Corner (Corner) – a bet on four numbers: the chip is placed in the center of their intersection. The payout is 8:1.
Line – bet on six numbers: the chip is placed at the end of the two rows at the intersection of their intersection. The payout is 5:1.
Outside bets:
Column – a 12-number bet: the chip is placed at the end of one of the three columns. The payout is 2:1.
Dozen – 12-number bet: The chip is placed in one of the three boxes at the bottom of the number grid. The payout is 2:1.
Red/Black – bet on 18 red or black numbers. The payout is 1:1.
Even/Odd is a bet on 18 even or odd numbers; zeros and double zeros are disregarded. 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.
