Understanding the Difference Between Inside and Outside Bets in Roulette

In roulette, inside and outside bets are two distinct categories of bets that players can place on the table. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between inside and outside bets:

Inside Bets:

1. Straight Bet: Placing a bet on a single number. The payout is the highest for this bet but the odds of winning are the lowest.
2. Split Bet: Betting on two adjacent numbers by placing a chip on the line dividing them.
3. Street Bet: Betting on a row of three numbers by placing a chip on the line at the edge of the row.
4. Corner Bet: Placing a bet on a corner where four numbers meet by putting chips on the intersecting lines.
5. Six-Line Bet: Betting on two adjacent rows of numbers by placing chips on the outer corner shared by the two rows.
6. Trio Bet: Placing a bet on three numbers including 0 or 00, depending on the roulette variant.
7. Basket Bet: Bet on 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 in American roulette.

Outside Bets:

1. Red/Black: Betting on the ball landing on a red or black number.
2. Odd/Even: Betting on the ball landing on an odd or even number.
3. Low/High: Betting on either a low (1-18) or high (19-36) number.
4. Dozens: Betting on the ball landing on one of the three dozen numbers: 1-12, 13-24, or 25-36.
5. Columns: Betting on the ball landing in one of the three vertical columns.
6. Snake Bet: Betting on a specific sequence of numbers (1, 5, 9, 12, 14, etc.), forming a ‘snake’ pattern on the table.

The distinction between inside and outside bets lies primarily in the odds of winning and the corresponding payouts. Inside bets offer higher payouts but lower odds, while outside bets have lower payouts but higher odds. Players can choose to place a combination of inside and outside bets to diversify their betting strategy.

It’s important to note that each roulette variant may have slight variations in the available inside and outside bets, so it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the specific rules before placing your bets.