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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!

  • Underlay
    An unfavorable wager on an outcome that has more money bet on it than can be justified by the probability of that event actually happening.
  • Unit
    Simplified gaming expression denoting the smallest amount of money used in a wager. By using units the need to calculate actual dollar amounts in their various chip denominations can be eliminated.