Roulette payouts tell you how much profit a winning wager returns. The amount depends on the type of bet: wagers covering fewer numbers generally pay more, while wagers covering larger groups pay less.

How roulette payout ratios work

A payout written as 35:1 means a winning wager earns 35 units of profit for every unit staked. Your original stake is also returned after a win. For example, the profit from a winning straight-up wager is calculated by multiplying the stake by the payout figure.

A higher payout does not make a wager more likely to win. It reflects how narrowly the wager covers the roulette layout. Understanding that distinction helps you compare bets without treating the largest potential return as a prediction.

Inside-bet payouts

Inside bets cover individual numbers or small groups of numbers. According to the Venetian’s roulette rules, a single-number bet pays 35:1, a two-number bet pays 17:1, a three-number bet pays 11:1, and a four-number bet pays 8:1.

• Straight-up bet: You select one number. It offers the largest standard payout among these inside bets.
• Split bet: You cover two adjacent numbers by placing the wager on the line between them.
• Street bet: You cover three numbers in a row.
• Corner bet: You cover four connected numbers.

These wagers trade broader coverage for a larger potential profit. A straight-up bet offers the largest payout in this group because it covers only one number, while the split, street, and corner bets cover progressively larger groups.

Outside-bet payouts

Outside bets cover larger groups on the table. The available categories include red or black, odd or even, high or low, dozens, and columns.

Red or black, odd or even, and high or low pay 1:1, while dozen and column wagers pay 2:1. A 1:1 result produces profit equal to the stake. A 2:1 result produces profit equal to twice the stake.

Outside bets offer smaller payouts than inside bets because they cover larger groups of numbers. The zero pockets are not included in the ordinary red or black, odd or even, and high or low groups, so these wagers do not cover the entire wheel.

How to calculate a winning return

To calculate profit, multiply the stake by the first number in the payout ratio. Then add the original stake to find the total amount returned.

For a straight-up wager, multiply the stake by 35 to calculate the profit. For a split, multiply it by 17. The same method applies to the other ratios: multiply by 11 for a street, by 8 for a corner, or by 2 for a dozen or column wager. A 1:1 wager returns profit equal to the original stake.

European and American roulette

The standard payout ratios remain the same across the European and American versions described here, but the wheels are different. European roulette has one zero pocket, while American roulette has zero and double zero pockets. The additional pocket changes the chance of winning without increasing the standard payout.

When both versions are available, the wheel design therefore matters. Compare the number of zero pockets before placing a wager instead of looking only at the printed payout.

Choosing a roulette bet

Start by deciding whether you prefer a larger potential payout on a narrowly focused wager or a smaller payout covering a broader group. Inside bets provide the larger listed returns; outside bets cover more numbers but pay less.

No wager or betting progression guarantees a profit. Roulette remains a game of chance, so payout knowledge is most useful for understanding the return attached to each choice. Set a limit before playing, avoid chasing losses, and treat the stake as money you may lose.

Frequently asked questions

Which standard roulette bet pays the most?

Among the standard bets listed here, the straight-up single-number wager has the largest payout at 35:1.

What does 2:1 mean?

A 2:1 payout means a winning wager earns two units of profit for every unit staked. The original stake is then returned.

Do American and European roulette pay different amounts?

The standard bet payouts described here are the same, but the wheel layouts differ. American roulette includes an additional double zero pocket.

Does knowing the payouts guarantee a win?

No. Payout information explains the return after a successful wager; it does not predict the next result or eliminate the possibility of a loss.