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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Session
Any time that is spent playing the games at the casinos. -
Short Buying
Purchasing chips after your initial purchase. -
Short-Handed
A game with few players. -
Split Bet
An inside bet, placed on the line between two numbers, covering these two numbers (a combination bet of two numbers at the same time).
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Square Bet
See Corner Bet. -
Stack
Chips in front of a player. -
Straight Bet
Betting on a single number, including the 0 and 00. The chip must be placed directly inside the field, without touching any of the lines. Should this number win, the bank pays out 35 times the placed bet (chances of winning are approximately 2,7%).
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Street Bet
Betting on three neighbouring numbers. The payout is eleven times the placed betting value. The chance of winning is approximately 8.1%.
