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Roulette Game Odds
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Single Zero (European style) roulette
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Roulette, like craps, is an independent variable game
where luck determines the winners. An air of sophistication
graces the table and the possibility of winning up
to 35 times your bet creates an enticing lure for many
players. The odds in roulette are easy to calculate. The wheel is divided into either
37 or 38 slots, depending on whether you are playing the European
version (single zero), or the American version which has an
extra space in the double zero. The zero space(s) represent
the house edge. If there were none, it would be an even money
game. The house advantage in single zero roulette is 2.7%
and for the double zero game it is 5.26%.
Article Highlights:
The Odds | Payouts Chart | Bets
to Avoid | Best Bets
How To Figure The Odds
How the actual odds for house advantage in roulette
are calculated:
| Single Zero Roulette |
Double Zero Roulette |
| (35 - 36)/37 x 100 = -2.70% |
(35 - 37)/38 x 100 = -5.26% |
Roulette Odds Versus Payouts
| Bet |
Double
Zero Odds |
Single
Zero Odds |
Payout |
| Single Number |
37 to 1 |
36 to 1 |
35 to 1 |
| Two Number split |
18 to 1 |
17.5 to 1 |
17 to 1 |
| Three Number street |
11.67 to 1 |
11.33 to 1 |
11 to 1 |
| Four Number square |
8.5 to 1 |
8.25 to 1 |
8 to 1 |
| Five Numbers |
6.6 to 1 |
not available |
6 to 1 |
| Six Number line |
5.33 to 1 |
5.17 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
| Column |
2.17 to 1 |
2.08 to 1 |
2 to 1 |
| Dozen |
2.17 to 1 |
2.08 to 1 |
2 to 1 |
| Even |
1.05 to 1 |
1.01 |
1 to 1 |
| Odd |
1.05 to 1 |
1.01 |
1 to 1 |
| Low (1-18) |
1.05 to 1 |
1.01 |
1 to 1 |
| High (19-36) |
1.05 to 1 |
1.01 |
1 to 1 |
| Red |
1.05 to 1 |
1.01 |
1 to 1 |
| Black |
1.05 to 1 |
1.01 |
1 to 1 |
Examining the chart above, you'll find the European single zero game offers
the same payouts, but better odds than the American double zero
game on account of there being one fewer slot on the wheel. While it is
rare to find the single zero game at a casino in America,
this game is standard among most online casino sites. Online casinos generally offer better odds than those found in land casinos across
the board, and this holds true for the game of roulette.
Bets To Avoid
The bets to avoid in this game are probably all single number bets
and the five number bet (only found on double zero wheels) because
these types of bets have the largest disparity between true odds
and actual payouts.
Best Bets
If you plan to play internet roulette, stick with the bets whose odds almost
mirror their payouts. These 'even money' bets include
betting on Even, Odd, Low (numbers 1 through 18), High (numbers
19 through 36), Red, or Black. All of these wagers pay out at 1
to 1.
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