Second Dozen Bet (13-24)
A bet covering the second 12 numbers (13-24) with a 2:1 payout.
What 10,000 Simulated Sessions of 2nd Dozen Bets Look Like
We simulated 10,000 sessions of flat $10 bets on second dozen bet (13-24)s (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 second dozen bet (13-24)s yourself in the free simulator.
Learn How This Bet Fits the Table
Second Dozen Bet (13-24) - Quick Odds Calculator
| Payout | 2:1 |
| Numbers Covered | 12 |
| House Edge (European) | 2.7% |
| House Edge (American) | 5.26% |
Example: A $10 second dozen bet (13-24) bet wins $20 profit on European roulette 32.4% of the time.
How the 2nd Dozen Bet Works
Place Your Chips
Place your chips in the 2nd dozen 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 2nd Dozen
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 2nd Dozen bet has: