Roulette Glossary
This glossary contains terminologies that will help our readers to fully understand the game of roulette. It is written in a clear and precise manner to help them in playing a better game.
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A bet on the layout – Placing a bet on the layout table's numbers section
A spin – Spinning the ball to signal the start of the game
American Wheel – A roulette wheel consisting of 38 slots
Cheval – Another term for Split Bet in French Roulette
Column Bet – Betting on 12 numbers on any of the 3 vertical lines
Combination Bet – Betting more than one number in the same position
Corner Bet – Betting on four numbers in a square pattern
Double Zero – Betting on "00" slot, gives high payout
Dozen Bet – Betting on the first (1-12), second (13-24), or third (25-36) of twelve numbers
En Plein – Another term for Straight Bet in French Roulette
En Prison – Option to take half of your bet when the outcome of the spin is "0" or leave it in prison for the next spin
European Wheel – A roulette wheel consisting of 37 slots
Even-Odd Bet – An outside bet consisting of 18 numbers for each side.
Evens – A bet on even numbers on the roulette table
Five Number Bet – Available for American Roulette and covers 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3
High or Low Bet – An even money bet for the bottom half (1-18) or the top half (19-36)
Inside Bet – Placing a bet on a number or a combination of numbers inside the table layout
La Partage – Almost the same as the "En Prison" rule but the player does not have the option to leave his bet for another spin
Line Bet – A bet on adjoining two Street Bets
Orphans – Placing a bet on 3 numbers that are close to each other on the wheel but are far apart from the table layout
Outside Bet – Bets with smaller payout but with higher odds of winning
Six Line Bet – Same as Line Bet which is betting on two adjoining Street Bets
Sixainne – Another term for Six Line Bet in French Roulette
Split Bet – Placing a bet on two adjoining numbers
Straight Bet – Placing a bet on a single number
Street Bet – Placing a bet on three numbers on a single horizontal line
Transversale – Another term for Street Bet in French Roulette
