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ROULETTE GAMBLING TERMS
Black - A roulette bet on all the black numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Block Betting - The set of numbers on one section of the wheel which are bet en masse in certain roulette strategies.
Column Bet - A bet on the entire column of numbers; there are three available columns. Pays 2 to 1.
Corner Bet - A roulette four-number bet. Pays 8 to 1.
Coup - One roll; one decision. Winning bet.
Dealer - The casino employee who conducts the roulette wheel.
Double Zero - A bet on the 38th number on the wheel (colored green). Pays 35 to 1, the same as any other straight bet.
Dozens Bet - A bet on any of the three available groups of 12 numbers; 1 through 12, 13 through 24, or 25 through 36. Pays 2 to 1.
Even - A bet on all of the 18 even numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Green Numbers - The zero and double zero.
High or Low - A bet on either the first 18 numbers (low), or the second 18 numbers (high - 19 through 36). Pays 1 to 1.
House Percentage - The advantage the casino has over the player.
Inside Bet - Any bet made on numbers directly inside the layout. Odds on winning inside bets range from 5 to 1 up to 35 to 1.
Line Bet - A bet on any six adjoining numbers. Pays 5 to 1.
Neighbors - The numbers immediately to the left and right of the winning number.
19 to 36 - A bet on the second half of the numbers in the layout. Pays 1 to 1.
Odd - A bet on all of the odd numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
1 to 18 - A bet on the first half of the numbers on the wheel. Pays 1 to 1.
Outside Bet - The betting area on the roulette table bordering the numbers layout. This includes columns, dozens, black-red, odd-even, 1-18, 19-36. Pays 1 to 1.
Parlay or Press - To leave your winnings from the previous bet on top of your current bet.
Red - A roulette bet on all the red numbers. Pays 1 to 1.
Run - A series of like results, such as four red or five odd.
Single number - A roulette straight-up bet. Pays 35 to 1.
Six-line Bet - A roulette six-number bet. Pays 5 to 1.
Slots - The sections of the wheel which hold the numbers.
Special Line Bet - A bet on the first five numbers; 00,0,1,2,3. Pays 6 to 1.
Split Bet - A bet on any two adjoining numbers.
Square or Quarter Bet - A bet on any four numbers in a square. Pays 8 to 1.
Straight Bet - A bet on any one number. Pays 35 to 1.
Street Bet - A bet on any three numbers in a line. Pays 11 to 1.
Toke - A gratuity or tip for the dealer.
Wheel Checks - The special unmarked chips that are used specifically on roulette tables.
Zero - A bet on the 37th number on the wheel (colored green). Pays 35 to 1, the same as any other straight bet.
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