Roulette Glossary A–Z
Understanding roulette terms helps players read the table correctly, choose better bets, and follow game rules with confidence. This A–Z glossary explains the most common roulette words and phrases used in online roulette and live casino roulette.
A
Action – The amount of money wagered during a round or session.
American Roulette – Roulette version with both 0 and 00 on the wheel.
B
Bankroll – The total amount of money set aside for playing roulette.
Basket Bet – A bet covering 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 in American Roulette.
Bet Limit – Minimum and maximum amount allowed per bet.
C
Call Bet – A bet announced verbally to the dealer instead of placing chips.
Column Bet – A bet covering one vertical column of 12 numbers.
D
Dealer – The casino employee who spins the wheel and manages bets.
Double Zero (00) – Extra green pocket found in American Roulette.
Dozen Bet – A bet on one group of 12 numbers.
E
En Prison – French roulette rule where even-money bets are held when 0 hits.
Even-Money Bet – Bets paying 1:1 such as red/black or odd/even.
F
French Roulette – Roulette variant with special rules that reduce losses. Learn more in our roulette types guide.
Flat Betting – Using the same bet size every spin.
G
Green Numbers – The 0 or 00 pockets that give the casino its edge.
H
High Numbers – Numbers from 19 to 36.
House Edge – The mathematical advantage held by the casino.
I
Inside Bet – A bet placed on specific numbers or small groups.
J
Jeton – A roulette chip used at the table.
L
La Partage – French rule returning half of even-money bets when 0 hits.
Low Numbers – Numbers from 1 to 18.
M
Martingale – A betting system that doubles bets after losses.
Mini Roulette – Roulette variant with numbers 0–12.
N
Neighbour Bet – A bet covering a chosen number and nearby numbers on the wheel.
O
Odd Bet – A bet that the winning number will be odd.
Outside Bet – A bet covering large number groups or table areas.
P
Paroli – A betting system that increases bets after wins.
Payout – The amount paid for a winning bet.
Q
Quarter Bet – A bet covering four numbers in a square formation.
R
Red Bet – Betting that the winning number will be red.
Repeat Bet – Repeating the same wager as the previous round.
RNG – Random Number Generator used in online roulette.
S
Split Bet – A bet covering two adjacent numbers.
Straight-Up Bet – A bet on a single number.
Street Bet – A bet covering three numbers in a horizontal row.
T
Table Layout – The betting grid displayed on the roulette table.
Tie – A push result where the bet is returned.
U
Uniform Distribution – The principle that each roulette number has equal probability.
V
Variance – The level of risk and payout fluctuation in roulette.
W
Wheel – The spinning roulette wheel containing numbered pockets.
Z
Zero (0) – The green number that creates the house edge in roulette.
Final Thoughts
Roulette uses a simple layout but a wide range of terms that can confuse beginners. Learning roulette vocabulary helps you place bets correctly, understand payouts, and follow strategy discussions more easily. For deeper learning, explore our roulette strategies or review how to play roulette. Whether you play online roulette or live dealer tables, knowing these terms improves both confidence and enjoyment.
