How Roulette Side Bets Actually Work
A side bet in roulette is a wager placed alongside your main spin bet, settled independently on the same wheel result. Studios like Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live build these directly into their table interfaces — you see the side bet panel next to the main grid before the dealer closes bets. Common options include Neighbours, which covers five consecutive numbers on
the wheel, and Call Bets like Voisins du Zero or Tiers du Cylindre, which target specific wheel sectors. Each side bet carries its own payout rate and house edge, separate from the base game. Checking the table's paytable before you start is the most straightforward way to see which options are live on any given table.