Roulette Terms
Black - A bet on all of the black numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Block Betting - The set of numbers on one section of the wheel bet as a group in certain roulette strategies.
Column Bet - A bet on one of the three available columns of numbers. Pays 2 to 1.
Corner Bet - One bet on four-numbers. Pays 8 to 1.
Coup - One roll; one decision. Winning bet.
Croupier - The casino employee who operates the roulette wheel.
Double Zero - A bet on the 00 number (coloured green) of the wheel. Pays 35 to 1.
Dozens Bet - A bet on one of the three available groups of 12 numbers; 1 through 12, 13 through 24, or 25 through 36. Pays 2 to 1.
Even Bet - A bet on all of the even numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Green Numbers - The zero and double zero.
High or Low - A bet on 18 numbers; low (1 to 18) or high (19 through 36). Pays 1 to 1.
House Percentage - The advantage the casino has over the player.
Inside Bet - Any bet made on numbers directly inside the layout. Odds on winning inside bets range from 5 to 1 up to 35 to 1.
Line Bet - A bet on any six adjoining numbers. Pays 5 to 1.
Neighbors - The numbers immediately to the left and right of the winning number.
Odd - A bet on all of the odd numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Outside Bet - The betting area on the roulette table bordering the numbers layout. This includes columns, dozens, black-red, odd-even, 1-18, 19-36. Pays 1 to 1.
Parlay or Press - To leave your winnings from the previous bet on top of your current bet.
Red - A bet on all the red numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Run - A series of like results, such as four red or five odd.
Single number - A straight-up bet. Pays 35 to 1.
Six-line Bet - A six-number bet. Pays 5 to 1.
Slots - The sections of the wheel which hold the numbers.
Special Line Bet - A bet on the first five numbers; 00, 0, 1, 2 and 3. Pays 6 to 1.
Split Bet - A bet on any two adjoining numbers.
Square or Quarter Bet - A bet on a square of four numbers. Pays 8 to 1.
Straight Bet - A bet on a single number. Pays 35 to 1.
Street Bet - A bet on any three numbers in a line. Pays 11 to 1.
Toke - A gratuity or tip for the dealer.
Wheel Checks - The special unmarked chips that are used specifically on roulette tables.
Zero - A bet on the 0 number (coloured green) on the wheel. Pays 35 to 1.
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