If you're brand new to roulette, it can all seem a bit confusing at first. With so many numbers, chips, and different ways to place bets, knowing where to start can feel a little overwhelming. This guide is here to help explain one of the many ways you can bet in roulette – the street bet.
We’ll walk through exactly what a street bet is, how it works, what it has the potential to pay, and how you can place one, whether you’re playing online or at a land-based casino. This blog focuses on European roulette, which is widely played across the UK and uses a single zero (0) on the wheel.
Whether you're exploring roulette for the first time, or just looking to learn more about how it works, this guide is designed to be clear, simple and easy to follow.
What Is a Street Bet In Roulette?
A street bet is a way to place a single chip on three numbers that are lined up in a row on the betting layout.
Imagine looking at the roulette table as a grid. The numbers are arranged in 12 rows of three – for example, the first row is 1, 2, and 3. Another row would be 4, 5, and 6. When you place a street bet, you're betting on one of those rows.
To make this bet, you place your chip on the outer line of the row – just at the edge where the three numbers meet the betting area. That chip now covers all three of those numbers. If the ball lands on any one of those three, your bet is a winning one.
In European roulette, the standard payout for a winning street bet is 11 to 1. That means if you place a £10 bet and one of your chosen numbers comes in, you'd win £110, plus get your £10 stake back – making a total return of £120.
It’s worth knowing that not all roulette games are identical. Some online versions may have slightly different rules or possible payouts. You can usually find this information in the game’s help or info section before placing a bet.
Roulette is a game of chance, which means the outcome is random, and there is no way to predict or influence the result.
How Do Street Bets Work?
In European roulette, which uses 37 numbered pockets on the wheel (numbers 1 to 36, plus a single 0), a street bet covers three numbers in a single horizontal row on the table.
Each row on the layout is made up of three consecutive numbers. For example, the second row is 4, 5, and 6. You can choose any row you like, and you're free to stake any amount within the table’s minimum and maximum bet limits.
When the wheel spins, if the ball lands in any of the three numbers you've backed, your bet pays out at 11 to 1. If the ball lands elsewhere, the bet is lost.
The chance of winning a street bet in European roulette is roughly 3 in 37, or about 8.1%. That's because you're covering 3 of the 37 possible outcomes on the wheel.
It’s important to understand that all roulette bets – including street bets – are based entirely on chance. There’s no guaranteed outcome, and no betting system can change the odds.
Street Bet Numbers
When placing a street bet, you’re choosing one of the twelve rows on the roulette table layout. Each row has three numbers that sit side by side horizontally. Some examples of these number groups include:
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10, 11, 12
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22, 23, 24
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31, 32, 33
To bet on one of these streets, you position your chip at the end of the row, on the outer border that runs alongside the layout. That single chip covers all three numbers in the row.
Every number in a street bet has the same chance of winning. European roulette wheels are designed to be balanced, and all outcomes are randomly generated. For online games licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Random Number Generators (RNGs) are tested for fairness. In live games, wheels are monitored to meet the same standards.
The house edge in European roulette is around 2.7%, due to the single zero. This is slightly lower than American roulette, which uses both a single zero (0) and a double zero (00), increasing the house edge.
How To Place a Street Bet In Roulette?
Placing a street bet is simple once you know where to look. Whether you're at a land-based casino or playing online, the table layout follows a similar format.
If you're playing in person, approach the table and look for the group of three numbers you’d like to bet on. Let’s say you want to bet on 16, 17, and 18. Place your chip on the line at the edge of that row, right where those three numbers are grouped together. That tells the dealer you're backing all three numbers.
Online, the process is almost the same, except you're using your mouse or touchscreen. Find the roulette game of your choice, and look for a row like 25, 26, and 27. Tap or click on the edge of the row where those numbers are shown, and your chip will appear there. Most UK-licensed online casinos will also show you which numbers you’re betting on, so you can double-check before confirming.
Each game has its own minimum and maximum betting limits, so it may be worth checking that before you place a stake. Some games may also offer statistics or recent results, but these don’t influence future spins. Each spin is independent, and the result is random.
What Does a Street Bet Pay In Roulette?
In European roulette, a winning street bet pays 11 to 1. That means if you place a £5 stake and one of your three chosen numbers hits, you'll win £55, plus you’ll get back your original £5 stake, totalling £60.
This payout remains consistent across most standard European roulette games. However, some variations of roulette may use different payout rules. For example, French roulette sometimes includes special rules like La Partage or En Prison, which can affect how even-money bets are handled if the ball lands on zero – though these don’t typically change street bet payouts.
Before placing any bet, it may be worth looking at the game’s rules or paytable. These are usually available on the roulette screen if you're playing online, or printed at the table in a casino.
While the 11 to 1 payout can seem appealing, the odds of winning are still just over 8%. That’s why it’s important to only stake what you’re comfortable with and understand that there’s no way to predict where the ball will land.
*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to these games 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.