Unlike outside bets, these bets are placed right at the center of the roulette table’s layout. Inside bets involve wagering on individual numbers or specific number combinations. Get ready for higher risk and a lower chance of winning, but hold on tight because the payout can be huge when luck is on your side.
Straight-Up:
A straightforward bet on a single number. You can choose any number on the table from 1 to 36, and if you’re playing American roulette, you can also bet on the 0 or 00. Winning this bet is no piece of cake – the chances are low, which is why the payout is an impressive 35:1. Want to go all out? You can wager on as many straight-up bets as you like in one round.
Split:
Here’s a bet that covers two adjacent numbers on the roulette layout. You place your chips on the line between the two numbers – for example, 8 and 9. Winning a split bet pays out at 17:1 – slightly lower than straight-up bets because two numbers are involved. Oh, and fun fact: numbers that are next to each other on the board might not be neighbours on the wheel.
Trio (Triple):
This bet covers three numbers in a single wager. In European and French roulette, the Trio bet includes the numbers 0, 1, and 2, making it an exclusive combination. To place this bet, simply put your chip on the corner where the three numbers meet. The Trio bet offers an attractive payout of 11:1 if any of the covered numbers wins.
Street:
Street bets, also known as row bets, cover three consecutive numbers in a row on the layout. The numbers follow each other in sequence, like 1, 2, 3 or 4, 5, 6. Drop your chips at the bottom of the row, just below the first number. The payout for a street bet is 11:1 since you’re betting on three numbers.
Corner:
Corner or square bets are all about four numbers on the roulette layout. Place your chip on the corner where the four numbers meet – for example, in-between 8, 9, 11, and 12. The payout for this one is 8:1 as you’re taking a chance on four numbers. It’s a great way to increase your table coverage while still enjoying more lucrative odds.
Six Line:
As the name suggests, six-line bets cover six consecutive numbers. This bet spans two adjacent rows of the table, like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, or 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. To place your bet, drop your chip on the line that separates outside and inside bets, right between the two rows you want to cover. The odds for a six-line bet are 5:1 – some folks also call it a quint bet.
Basket:
Now, here’s a special one for American roulette – the basket bet, also known as a ‘sucker’ or five-number bet. This bet covers five numbers: the two zero pockets (0 and 00) plus 1, 2, and 3. The odds of winning a basket bet are 6:1. But wait, it’s called a ‘sucker’ bet for a reason! It has a low probability of winning matched with a low payout, resulting in a higher house edge of 7.9%. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this one.