Roulette at Betbit Online Casino offers one of the clearest betting menus in the casino—yet the variety can feel overwhelming at first glance. Understanding how inside and outside bets work, what each option pays, and how probabilities differ between European (single zero) and American (double zero) wheels helps you build a calm, confident approach. This guide explains every bet on the layout, compares payouts and odds, covers French rules like La Partage and En Prison, and shows practical ways to combine bets without over‑complicating your session.
Inside bets sit directly on the numbered grid and target specific numbers or tight clusters. They pay more because they win less often.
| Bet | How to Place | Numbers | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Up | Chip on a single number | 1 | 35:1 |
| Split | Chip on the line between two numbers | 2 | 17:1 |
| Street | Chip at row edge | 3 | 11:1 |
| Corner | Chip at the intersection of four numbers | 4 | 8:1 |
| Line | Chip at junction of two rows | 6 | 5:1 |
| Basket (US) | Top line bet (0,00,1,2,3) | 5 | 6:1 (worst) |
Inside bets suit players who enjoy higher variance and potential big hits. Combine a favorite Straight Up with a couple of Splits or a Corner to stretch coverage without burning bankroll.
Outside bets cover larger sets of numbers and win more frequently, but pay less. These are the foundation for calmer, longer sessions.
| Bet | Covers | European Win % | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red / Black | 18 numbers | 48.65% | 1:1 |
| Odd / Even | 18 numbers | 48.65% | 1:1 |
| 1-18 / 19-36 | 18 numbers | 48.65% | 1:1 |
| Dozens | 12 numbers | 32.43% | 2:1 |
| Columns | 12 numbers | 32.43% | 2:1 |
Use one or two outside bets as a base (for example Red + First Dozen), then add a small inside bet for excitement. This creates frequent small wins with occasional bigger spikes.
Payouts do not reflect true odds due to the presence of zero (and double zero in American). That house edge is 2.70% on European and 5.26% on American.
A Straight Up has true odds of 36:1 on a 37‑slot European wheel, but it pays 35:1. The 1 unit gap funds the house edge. This principle applies across all bets.
Advanced tables offer a racetrack with call bets that cover number neighbors on the wheel rather than on the grid.
| Call Bet | Covers | Chips | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voisins du Zéro | 17 numbers around 0 | 9 | Mix of splits/corners around zero sector |
| Tiers du Cylindre | 12 numbers opposite 0 | 6 | Series of splits (e.g., 5/8, 10/11) |
| Orphelins | 8 numbers in two sectors | 5 | One straight + four splits |
| Neighbors (x) | Target + x on each side | Varies | Great for favorite‑number coverage |
Set a session budget and convert it to units (e.g., $200 → $5 units = 40 units). Use outside bets as a base (1–2 units) and inside bets as low‑frequency adds (0.25–0.5 units). End on time, not on a target.
Start with Red/Black only for 20 spins at 1 unit. Add a single Split you like at 0.5 units. Focus on rhythm, not results.
Use Tiers du Cylindre for six spins, then switch to Voisins if the ball keeps landing near zero. Keep chip counts modest.
Run two Dozens alternating (1u) plus one Straight Up (0.25u) for 15 minutes. Cash out on time.
Even-money outside bets (Red/Black, Odd/Even, 1–18/19–36) win about 48.65% of spins on a European single-zero wheel—still below half because of zero.
No. The US Basket (0, 00, 1, 2, 3) carries a high house edge; double zero makes it one of the weakest options on the layout.
They are different, not strictly better. Call bets cover wheel sectors; use them when you want geography-based coverage, not because odds magically improve.
No. Spins are independent. Prefer structured coverage and fixed unit sizes instead of chasing recent hits.
European wheels have a single zero (about 2.70% house edge). American wheels add 00 (about 5.26%). Prefer European or French rules when available.
French-rule options on even-money bets: La Partage returns half your stake when zero hits; En Prison may hold the bet for the next spin. Both cut the effective edge on those wagers to about 1.35%.
