Third Column Bet
A bet covering the third column of 12 numbers (3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36).
What 10,000 Simulated Sessions of Column 3 Bets Look Like
We simulated 10,000 sessions of flat $10 bets on third column bets (12 of 37 pockets, pays 2:1) on a European wheel: $1,000 bankroll, stopping at $1,500 (win), $500 (loss), or 500 spins.
How sessions ended
Every standard roulette bet carries the same 2.7% house edge on a European wheel — what the payout changes is the shape of the ride. These results apply to any bet covering 12 pockets: the odds are identical no matter which specific numbers you choose.
Fixed-seed run from our open simulation engine. Compare shapes on the odds calculator or try third column bets yourself in the free simulator.
Learn How This Bet Fits the Table
Third Column Bet - Quick Odds Calculator
| Payout | 2:1 |
| Numbers Covered | 12 |
| House Edge (European) | 2.7% |
| House Edge (American) | 5.26% |
Example: A $10 third column bet bet wins $20 profit on European roulette 32.4% of the time.
How the Column 3 Bet Works
Place Your Chips
Place your chips in the column 3 betting area on the outside of the number grid.
Wheel Spins
The dealer spins the wheel and the ball lands on one of the 37 (or 38) pockets.
Win Condition
You win if the ball lands on any of your 12 covered numbers. Win pays 2:1 on your bet.
Strategy Tips for Column 3
Best For
- • Balanced players
- • Moderate session lengths
- • Combination betting strategies
Compatible Strategies
- • Flat betting (same amount each spin)
- • Cover betting (multiple positions)
- • Sector betting (wheel sections)
European vs American Roulette
Always choose European roulette when available. The Column 3 bet has: