How the Roulette Payout Table Actually Works
Roulette payouts follow a fixed structure tied directly to how likely a number or group is to come up. A straight-up bet on one number pays 35:1 because there are 37 pockets on a European wheel — the house edge sits in that one-pocket gap. Outside bets like red or black, odd or even, and high or low all pay 1:1 because
they cover roughly half the wheel. Dozens and columns split the layout into thirds and return 2:1. Inside bets — splits, streets, corners, and lines — sit between those extremes, paying 17:1, 11:1, 8:1, and 5:1 respectively. The table layout on every live roulette game at phbet21 labels these clearly so you can cross-check the return before the betting window closes.