Roulette Glossary: Key Terms Every NZ Player Should Know

Mastering roulette begins with understanding the language of the game. This glossary provides clear, concise definitions of the most important terms used online and at live casino tables, helping New Zealand players make confident decisions with every spin.

Inside Bet

A wager placed on the numbered section of the layout. These bets offer higher payouts but come with lower odds of winning.

Outside Bet

A broader-category bet such as Red/Black or Odd/Even. These bets offer better winning probability but smaller payouts.

Straight Up

A single-number bet placed directly on your chosen number. It carries one of the highest payouts on the table.

Split Bet

A bet covering two adjacent numbers by placing the chip on the line between them.

Street Bet

A three-number wager placed at the end of any row on the layout.

Corner Bet

Also called a square bet, this covers four numbers that meet at one point on the table.

Line Bet

A wager covering six numbers by combining two neighbouring streets.

Red or Black

An even-money outside bet predicting the colour of the winning number.

Odd or Even

An even-money bet predicting whether the winning number will be odd or even.

High or Low

A bet predicting whether the winning number will fall in the low range (1–18) or high range (19–36).

Zero / Double Zero

European roulette features a single zero, while American roulette includes 0 and 00, increasing the house advantage.

House Edge

The statistical advantage the casino holds over the player. European roulette generally offers a lower house edge.

Wheel Head

The central part of the roulette wheel where the ball eventually settles.

Ball Track

The outer rim where the ball is initially released before dropping into the pockets.

En Prison

A French rule applying to even-money bets. If zero lands, the bet remains “imprisoned” for the next spin, potentially returning to the player if it wins.

La Partage

A rule that returns half of an even-money bet to the player when zero appears.

Call Bets

Advanced wagers found in French and European roulette that cover specific wheel sections rather than table layout areas.

Voisins du Zéro

A call bet covering the numbers surrounding the zero on the wheel.

Tiers du Cylindre

A call bet covering the opposite side of the wheel from the Voisins du Zéro section.

Orphelins

A call bet covering the numbers not included in the Voisins du Zéro and Tiers du Cylindre sections.

Dealer (Croupier)

The casino professional responsible for spinning the wheel, managing bets, and announcing results.

RNG Roulette

Online roulette powered by Random Number Generator software to ensure fair and unpredictable outcomes.

Live Dealer Roulette

A real-time online roulette experience with a human croupier spinning a physical wheel streamed directly to players.

Start Playing with Confidence

With these essential terms at your fingertips, you can navigate roulette tables with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re exploring top NZ online casinos or joining a live dealer session, understanding the vocabulary of the game is your first step toward a smarter, more enjoyable experience.