Neighbours

In Depth Look

In roulette, the neighbors bet is a strategy that covers a set of numbers placed next to each other on the roulette wheel. This type of bet is distinct from traditional bets on rows or columns, as it allows players to focus on the layout of the wheel rather than just the betting grid. The bet includes a primary number and its adjacent numbers, typically five numbers in total. For example, a player placing a neighbors bet on the number 17 would cover 17, along with 34 and 6 on one side and 2 and 25 on the other, effectively covering a segment of the wheel.

The neighbors bet is advantageous for players who want to place a bet on a cluster of numbers that are positioned together on the wheel, potentially increasing their chances of hitting a winning number within that range. This approach also takes advantage of the fact that the ball may land in sections of the wheel more frequently than others due to the wheel's physical properties. On the betting layout, the neighbors bet is often represented on the racetrack area, making it easier for players to quickly place the bet without having to manually select each adjacent number.

• Focus on the Wheel Layout: A neighbors bet covers numbers next to each other on the roulette wheel, not just on the betting table. The bet includes a central number and its adjacent numbers, typically covering five numbers in total.
• Wheel Section Coverage: When placing a neighbors bet, you are covering a section of the wheel. For example, if you bet on number 17, your bet will cover 17, plus 34 and 6 on one side, and 2 and 25 on the other.
• Strategic Grouping: This strategy can be useful for players who want to target a specific area of the wheel, increasing their odds of winning within that small cluster. The neighbors bet capitalizes on the wheel's structure, as certain sections may see more action due to physical characteristics of the wheel.
• Convenient Betting: The neighbors bet is typically placed in the “racetrack” area on the betting layout, allowing players to quickly wager on a set of adjacent numbers without manually selecting each one.

Illustrated Example

Let’s consider an example where a player places a neighbors bet on the number 17 in roulette. By doing so, the player covers 17 along with four adjacent numbers on the wheel—34, 6, 2, and 25. This creates a cluster of five numbers, which will be covered by the bet. The bet is placed on the “racetrack” section of the table, where the numbers appear in the same sequence as they are positioned on the wheel. In this case, the player selects 17 on the racetrack, and the system automatically covers the adjacent numbers on either side, ensuring a wider spread across the wheel.

Here’s a table illustrating this neighbors bet on 17:

In this setup, if the ball lands on any of the five numbers (17, 34, 6, 2, or 25), the player wins. The payouts for these numbers are determined by the standard roulette payout rules, which are typically 35:1 for a straight-up win. Since the neighbors bet covers five numbers, the total amount of chips placed will be divided across them. This strategy allows for a broader chance of hitting a winning number within a specific segment of the roulette wheel.