Straight
A straight bet covers one number and pays 35:1 when that exact pocket hits.
- Coverage
- 1 pockets
- Payout
- 35:1
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Roulette Odds Calculator
Learn roulette odds, payouts, bet coverage, and probability differences between American and European roulette in a clear simulator-focused guide. Use the interactive calculator below to compare roulette probability, payout, expected value, and house edge across American and European wheels.
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Odds StationJunko Bodie Roulette Calculator38 pockets · Straight · 35:1
Live wheel modelAmerican roulette
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Wheel pockets38
Winning pockets1
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American roulette
35:1Straight odds board
Win 2.63%Lose 97.37%
Winning pockets1 / 38
Profit if won$350.00
Total returned$360.00
Expected value-$0.53per spin
Expected loss$0.5325,000-spin average*
House edge5.26%
Straight covers 1 of 38 pockets on American roulette. It pays 35:1 when it wins, so a $10.00 practice stake would return $360.00 including the original stake. The long-run expected loss is 5.26% of the amount placed. This is probability education only and does not predict the next spin.
Long-run average uses a 25,000-spin reference sample for disclosure. Actual simulator results can vary and do not predict future spins.
American vs European
Compare the selected bet across wheel modes
| Wheel | Pockets | Win probability | House edge | Expected value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American roulette | 38 | 2.63% | 5.26% | -$0.53 |
| European roulette | 37 | 2.70% | 2.70% | -$0.27 |
Junko Bodie Roulette is simulator access only. The calculator explains probability and payout math for practice; it does not offer real-money wagering or guaranteed outcomes.
Split
A split covers two neighboring numbers on the table and pays 17:1.
- Coverage
- 2 pockets
- Payout
- 17:1
Street
A street covers three numbers in one row and pays 11:1.
- Coverage
- 3 pockets
- Payout
- 11:1
Corner
A corner covers four numbers that meet at one point on the table and pays 8:1.
- Coverage
- 4 pockets
- Payout
- 8:1
Six Line
A six line covers two adjacent rows for six total numbers and pays 5:1.
- Coverage
- 6 pockets
- Payout
- 5:1
Dozen
A dozen covers one group of twelve numbers and pays 2:1.
- Coverage
- 12 pockets
- Payout
- 2:1
Column
A column covers twelve numbers in one table column and pays 2:1.
- Coverage
- 12 pockets
- Payout
- 2:1
Red / Black
Red/black covers eighteen colored number pockets and pays 1:1.
- Coverage
- 18 pockets
- Payout
- 1:1
Odd / Even
Odd/even covers eighteen number pockets and pays 1:1.
- Coverage
- 18 pockets
- Payout
- 1:1
Low / High
Low/high covers eighteen number pockets and pays 1:1.
- Coverage
- 18 pockets
- Payout
- 1:1
Five Number
The American five-number bet covers 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3 and pays 6:1.
- Coverage
- 5 pockets
- Payout
- 6:1
Calculator coverage
What the roulette odds calculator covers
Use this public simulator-style tool to compare standard roulette bet coverage, American and European wheel math, payout ratios, expected value, and house edge.
- American wheel
- 38 pockets, including 0 and 00
- European wheel
- 37 pockets, including single 0
- Bet types
- Inside, outside, and American five-number bets
How to read roulette odds
Probability, payout, and expected value
Roulette odds are easiest to understand when coverage, payout, and wheel type are shown together. These guides explain the same math used in the calculator.
Understand what each bet covers
Roulette odds begin with coverage. A straight bet covers one number, while outside bets cover larger groups such as red, black, odd, even, low, or high.
Compare payout and probability
Higher payouts usually come with lower hit frequency. Lower payouts usually cover more numbers. The simulator helps make that tradeoff visible.
Use odds as context
Odds explain probability and payout structure. They do not predict a future spin or guarantee a result.
Practice links
Continue from odds to simulator practice
Use these pages to connect roulette probability with play-money practice, mode differences, and responsible simulator-only expectations.
38-pocket mode
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Roulette odds calculator questions
What is the payout for a straight roulette bet?
A standard straight bet pays 35 to 1 when it wins, plus the returned stake in typical payout accounting.
Why are American and European odds different?
American roulette has 38 pockets because it includes 0 and 00. European roulette has 37 pockets because it includes only one zero.