American Roulette Payout Calculator

American Roulette Payouts:

Straight bet (single number): 35 to 1
Split bet (two numbers): 17 to 1
Street bet (three numbers): 11 to 1
Corner bet (four numbers): 8 to 1
Line bet (six numbers): 5 to 1
Column/Dozen bet: 2 to 1
Even-money bets (red/black, odd/even, high/low): 1 to 1

Payout:

Total Return (Payout + Bet):

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1. What is American Roulette?

American roulette is a casino game featuring a wheel with 38 numbered pockets (1-36, 0, and 00). Players bet on where the ball will land, with different bet types offering different payout odds.

2. How Payouts Work

The payout odds in American roulette vary by bet type:

Straight/Single: Bet on one number (35:1)
Split: Bet on two adjacent numbers (17:1)
Street: Bet on three numbers in a row (11:1)
Corner: Bet on four numbers in a square (8:1)
Line: Bet on six numbers (5:1)
Dozen/Column: Bet on 12 numbers (2:1)
Even Money: Red/black, odd/even, high/low (1:1)

3. Calculating Potential Winnings

Formula: Payout = Bet Amount × Payout Odds

Example: A $10 straight bet pays $350 (plus your original $10 back) if you win.

4. Using the Calculator

Steps: Enter your bet amount, select your bet type, and click calculate to see your potential payout and total return.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the house edge in American roulette?
A: The house edge is 5.26% on most bets due to the 0 and 00 pockets.

Q2: What's the difference between American and European roulette?
A: European roulette has only one 0, giving it a lower house edge (2.7%).

Q3: Are payouts the same for all bet types?
A: No, riskier bets (like straight bets) have higher payouts than safer bets (like even money bets).

Q4: Does the calculator account for the original bet?
A: Yes, the "Total Return" includes both your winnings and original bet.

Q5: What's the best bet in roulette?
A: Mathematically, all bets have the same expected value, but even-money bets have the lowest variance.