Glossary · rule
En prison
French rule: when zero hits, an even-money bet is held for the next spin instead of lost. Halves the house edge on those bets.
In context
Your redbetRedEven-money bet on the 18 red numbers. French: rouge.Read full → chipmoneyChipA token representing a fixed amount, placed on the layout to make a bet. Also: check.Read full → stays on the table, marked. Red next spin: stake back. BlackbetBlackEven-money bet on the 18 black numbers. French: noir.Read full →: lost. ZerowheelZeroThe single green pocket that no even-money, dozen or column bet covers; the source of the house edge. Also: single zero, 0.Read full → again: house rules vary.
Did you know
“In prison” is literal: the chip is captive and cannot be moved or withdrawn until the next spin releases it.