Odd Bet
An even-money bet on all 18 odd numbers (1, 3, 5... 35).
By the numbers
| European | American | |
|---|---|---|
| Pockets covered | 18 / 37 | 18 / 38 |
| Payout | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Chance to win a spin | 1 in 2.1 (48.65%) | 1 in 2.1 (47.37%) |
| House edge | 2.70% | 5.26% |
| Expected loss per 100 spins at $10 | $27.03 | $52.63 |
| Median spins to first hit | 2 | 2 |
| Longest miss streak in 100 spins (typical / 1-in-100) | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
Odd covers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35. A odd bet hits at least once in 10 spins 99.9% of the time, in 50 spins 100.0%, in 100 spins 100.0% (European). On an American wheel: 99.8%, 100.0%, and 100.0%.
Flat betting Odd Bet from $500
- European: after 1000 spins at $10 on odd, 34.5% of 5,000 bankrolls had busted and the median bankroll was $220.
- American: odd for 1000 spins left 64.5% of bankrolls busted with a median bankroll of $0.
Learn How This Bet Fits the Table
Odd Bet - Quick Odds Calculator
| Payout | 1:1 |
| Numbers Covered | 18 |
| House Edge (European) | 2.7% |
| House Edge (American) | 5.26% |
Example: A $10 odd bet bet wins $10 profit on European roulette 48.6% of the time.
How the Odd Bet Works
The odd bet is the outside box marked Odd, or Impair on French layouts, usually next to the 19-36 box.
Place the chip there. Any odd number from 1 to 35 wins, and the bet pays 1 to 1.
Zero loses the bet, and so does 00 on an American wheel.
When this bet makes sense
Odd suits a player who wants to measure a session in many small decisions. At 1 to 1, each win recovers exactly one lost chip, so every loss needs one win to get back to level. Losing runs at even money are usually short, but they do happen, and a flat stake keeps them from doing much damage. Pick a stake small enough that an ordinary run of losses leaves most of the bankroll in place. Players who want more action often add a few inside bets while keeping odd as the steady part of the session.
Mistakes to avoid
- Raising the stake to win back a losing run in one spin, which turns a slow bet into a fast one.
- Expecting a refund when zero lands, when a standard table takes the odd bet like every other outside bet.
- Adding straight-up chips on odd numbers to boost the odd bet, which piles more money on outcomes it already covers.