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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Edge
An advantage over an opponent (also see House Edge). -
En Prison (Roulette)
This is also known as the surrender rule - a kind of bonus offered in some casinos. This rule, as the french name 'en prison' suggests, is mostly applicable in European roulette.
When the player makes an outside bet (even money, or red/black), and the ball then drops on 0, the player has the option to lose half the bet or retain the money at stake 'en prison', meaning leaving it on the table for the next spin. When a player opts to leave it, the chance or the edge of the house is considerably lowered in the next spin. -
Encryption
A software security measure taken by online casinos to ensure that online transactions are safe from hackers. -
European Roulette
This roulette style consist of a wheel which has 37 colored compartments with numbers on it ranging from 0 to 36. European roulette provides a lower house edge than american roulette, so the odds of winning in European roulette are greater. -
Even Bet
Even Money or Even Money Bet is a bet that will pay you back the same amount that you wagered, plus your original wager. A bet whose odds are 1:1 shown as a ratio of 1:1 (fifty-fifty chance of winning). -
Even Number Bet [Roulette]
Wagering that an even number will hit on the next spin.
