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Inside Bets vs Outside Bets In Roulette

Learn the difference between inside and outside roulette bets, including coverage, payout behavior, and practice examples.

By Junko Bodie Editorial Team · Published June 13, 2026 · Updated June 13, 2026
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Inside bets focus on exact numbers or small groups

Inside bets are placed on the numbered grid or between numbers. They include straight, split, street, corner, six-line, trio, and basket-style bets.

Outside bets cover larger groups

Outside bets are placed around the main grid and cover broader number groups such as red/black, odd/even, 1-18, 19-36, dozens, and columns.

  • Inside bets usually pay more but cover fewer numbers
  • Outside bets usually pay less but cover more numbers
  • A simulator helps you see the covered numbers before committing chips

How beginners should practice them

Start with outside bets to understand broad coverage, then move to inside bets to learn exact chip placement. Use play-money sessions to compare outcomes responsibly.

FAQ

Are inside bets riskier than outside bets?

Inside bets cover fewer numbers, so they hit less often, but they usually pay more when they win.

What are examples of outside bets?

Examples include red, black, odd, even, 1-18, 19-36, dozens, and columns.

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