Roulette Glossary
More than 118 Roulette terms & expressions
Even if you have not played Roulette yet, you most certainly have heard of this game. You probably also have seen one or two movies where people spin the Roulette wheel and say things like "rien ne va plus". If you don't happen to be french, then these words alone suggest that there must be a whole world of fascinating terms and expressions that come with this game. So why not explore this world with our Roulette glossary. By all means, this list is not exhaustive, but we aim to provide you with a comprehensive reference that explains interesting and colorful Roulette terminology you are likely to encounter while playing this game. Here you'll find much more than what you really need in order to master this game. Enjoy!
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Odd Bet [Roulette]
This term is used when wagering that an odd number will hit on the next spin.
See also impairFrench term for the Odd Bet.. -
Odds
In any event, every outcome has a chance or likelihood of taking place. Odds are simply a reflection/interpretation of that chance or probability of a certain outcome in an event (a measure of the likelihood of its occurrence). Bookmakers form odds or prices to reflect those chances. Casino gambling games are based on odds and probabilities.
In american roulette (38 pockets - two zeroes and 36 non-zero numbers), for example, the probability that the ball will land on number 7 can be expressed as the ratio of 1:38 (ie.1/38). The ratio represents the chance that the ball will land in number 7 compared to it landing in all of the possible other 37 numbers.
In casino gambling, it is a common practice to refer to either the odds “for something happening” or the odds “against something happening”. In our roulette example, the odds against the 7 winning is 37:1. You have 37 chances to lose for every 1 chance to win (see also Payoff Odds). -
Outside Bet
Bets on 2:1 (dozen or column) payouts or even-money bets (red/black, odd/even, high/low) found on the outside part of the roulette layout. They involve betting on 12 or 18 numbers at the same time (also see Roulette Rules). -
Overlay
A good bet where the player has an edge over the casino.
