Outside Bet
Black Bet
An even-money bet on all 18 black numbers on the roulette wheel.
Payout
1:1
Win Chance (EU)
48.6%
Numbers
18
Style
Conservative
Black Bet - Quick Odds Calculator
European Roulette
48.65%
Win chance
American Roulette
47.37%
Win chance
| Payout | 1:1 |
| Numbers Covered | 18 |
| House Edge (European) | 2.7% |
| House Edge (American) | 5.26% |
Example: A $10 black bet bet wins $10 profit on European roulette 48.6% of the time.
How the Black Bet Works
1
Place Your Chips
Place your chips in the black betting area on the outside of the number grid.
2
Wheel Spins
The dealer spins the wheel and the ball lands on one of the 37 (or 38) pockets.
3
Win Condition
You win if the ball lands on any of your 18 covered numbers. Win pays 1:1 on your bet.
Strategy Tips for Black
Best For
- • Beginners learning roulette
- • Conservative bankroll management
- • Longer playing sessions
Compatible Strategies
- • Martingale (double after loss)
- • Paroli (double after win)
- • D'Alembert (gradual progression)
European vs American Roulette
Always choose European roulette when available. The Black bet has:
European
48.65% win chance
American
47.37% win chance