Wondering what happens if you place specific bets on the roulette table and win? Knowing the potential payouts is a key part of learning and enjoying this iconic game. It can also help you to make better-informed decisions so that you can bet more responsibly.
Roulette offers a variety of betting options, each with its own payout rate. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your understanding, recognising these can help you make choices to better suit your budget and preferences.
Join us as we guide you through the essentials of one of the more interesting roulette bets players are using, called the ‘complete bet’. Understanding the basics of this bet can help to deepen your understanding of this game and potentially present a viable bet option in the future.
We aim to help make your next experience more exciting and informed, all while promoting a safe approach to play. Let's dive into the fascinating world of roulette and explore how this bet works.
What Is a Complete Bet On Roulette?
A complete bet in roulette is an intriguing way to cover all bases for a single number. This involves placing every possible inside bet that includes your chosen number.
Let’s go through an example. Say you've picked the number 24. You start by placing a straight-up bet directly on 24. This means if 24 wins, you stand to receive the payout for betting on a single number.
Next, you move on to placing Split bets, which involve two neighbouring numbers. You pair 24 with each of its neighbours: 21 and 24, 23 and 24, and 24 and 27. This increases your chances, as you're now covering multiple possibilities.
Then, you go on to place a Street bet, which covers three numbers in a row. So, in this example, you would place a Street bet covering the numbers 22, 23, and 24.
Next are Corner bets, which cover 4 neighbouring numbers in a square. So, for 24, there are 2 possible Corner bets, one covering 20, 21, 23, and 24, and another covering 23, 24, 26, and 27.
Finally, there are Line bets, which cover two neighbouring rows of three numbers (essentially covering two Street bets). The two Line bets that you would place in this example would be covering 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, as well as 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.
So, as you can see, there are numerous inside bet options that include the chosen number; this adds variety to your betting and presents more opportunities for a win, as you are covering more of the wheel with the more numbers you cover.
However, be mindful that while a complete bet covers many options, it also means placing many individual bets, which means the total stake for the round can be quite high. Always consider your budget first and only place bets you are comfortable losing.
What Are The Payouts For Roulette Complete Bets?
The payouts for complete bets in roulette can vary depending on where the ball lands on the wheel. If the ball lands on your chosen number - the one you've based all your bets around - this is the best possible outcome, as every single bet on the table involves that number, which means they all pay out.
For example, if your chosen number is 24 and the ball lands on 24, all the bets mentioned in the section above win. This means your straight-up, split, street and any other included bets are successful, resulting in multiple payouts.
However, if the ball lands on one of the neighbouring numbers covered by only some of your bets, only the specific bets covering the winning number pay out. For example, if the ball lands on 23, your bets covering 23 will win. But all of the other bets that do not include 23, like the straight-up on 24, would be lost.
What If You Bet On All Numbers In Roulette?
Betting on all numbers in roulette might sound like a surefire way to win, but it's not a practical strategy. The game is designed so that the payouts don't quite match the chances of winning, partially to combat such a strategy.
If you place a straight-up bet on a single number, the potential payout is 35 to 1 if it wins. So, placing a straight-up bet on every number may sound like a great idea, but only one number can win at a time, so you stand the risk of losing all bets that do not include that number (which would be all other bets if placing a straight up bet on every number).
So, if you bet on every number and only the bet covering the winning number receives a payout, the problem arises due to there being more than 35 numbers on the wheel. Therefore, the payout from the winning number isn't enough to cover your losses from the other bets.
Let's say the ball lands on your number. Your payout is 35 times your bet - however, this reward falls short because you have placed a bet on at least 36 other numbers (can be more depending on the roulette variation being played), resulting in a net loss.
Therefore, betting on every number isn't effective as a strategy. It's important to get to grips with the different bets and their potential payouts so you can understand this balance and make betting decisions that best suit your budget and preferences. Always prioritise responsible gambling.
*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins, etc.) mentioned in relation to this game are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.
**The information provided in this blog is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as betting advice or a guarantee of success. Always gamble responsibly.