Roulette call bets: betting sections of the wheel
Call bets cover groups of numbers that sit next to each other on the wheel, not the layout. They come from French roulette and are placed on a racetrack or by calling them to the dealer.
Reviewed Oct 14, 2026
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90s| Call bet | Numbers covered | Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Voisins du zéro | 17 | 9 |
| Tiers du cylindre | 12 | 6 |
| Orphelins | 8 | 5 |
| Jeu zéro | 7 | 4 |
Key numbers
Call bets in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- Call bets are just bundles of split, street and corner bets, so each carries the normal house edge.
- Voisins, tiers and orphelins together cover all 37 numbers on a single-zero wheel.
- They are offered mainly on single-zero wheels with a racetrack layout.
- The ball lands in a section by chance; wheel position does not predict the next number.
On the wheel
Wheel sections
Jeu zéro
7 numbers at the heart of voisins; voisins adds 5 each side
Tiers du cylindre
12 numbers opposite zero
Orphelins
8 numbers in two gaps
Order follows the single-zero wheel.
How the chips are placed
| Call bet | Chip placement |
|---|---|
| Voisins (9 chips) | 2 on 0/2/3, 2 on 25-29 corner, 1 each on 4/7, 12/15, 18/21, 19/22, 32/35 |
| Tiers (6 chips) | 1 each on 5/8, 10/11, 13/16, 23/24, 27/30, 33/36 |
| Orphelins (5 chips) | 1 on 1, 1 each on 6/9, 14/17, 17/20, 31/34 |
| Jeu zéro (4 chips) | 1 each on 0/3, 12/15, 32/35, 1 on 26 |
Standard placements on European wheels.
Why players use call bets
A call bet covers a slice of the wheel with one instruction. Players who like to bet where the ball "should" land find it fast and fun.
The ball does not favor sections. Each pocket has the same chance on each spin.
Sequence
Making a call bet
Step 01
Find a single-zero table
Call bets are rare on 00 wheels.
Step 02
Count your chips
Voisins needs 9 units, tiers 6.
Step 03
Call or place on the racetrack
Say "Voisins, five dollars a chip".
Step 04
Wait for the dealer to confirm
Before "no more bets".
Racetrack layouts
Many single-zero tables add an oval racetrack that shows the wheel order. You place chips on the racetrack, and the dealer spreads them.
Online French and European roulette usually has a racetrack button.
Neighbor bets
A neighbor bet covers a number plus a set count of pockets on each side, such as "17 and two neighbors". That is five numbers and five chips.
Like call bets, they are plain straight-up bets in a group.
Floor rules
Call bet terms
Know before you sit
- Voisins du zéro
- Neighbors of zero.
- Tiers du cylindre
- Third of the wheel.
- Orphelins
- Orphans; the numbers left between voisins and tiers.
- Racetrack
- An oval layout showing the wheel order.
Cost of a voisins bet
Nine $5 chips on voisins put $45 in action. With a 2.70% edge, the average cost is about $1.22 per spin.
When one of the 17 numbers hits, the payout depends on the bet type covering it; a hit on 0, 2 or 3 pays on the double street chips.
Common mistakes
- Thinking sections can be hot
- Every spin is independent. A section that hit last spin is no more likely next.
- Using the wrong chip count
- Each call bet needs a set number of chips. Missing one changes the coverage.
- Looking for call bets on a 00 wheel
- American wheels have a different order and rarely support call bets.
- Calling too late
- Bets must be confirmed before the dealer closes betting.
Finals bets
Finals bet on all numbers ending in the same digit, such as finals 7: 7, 17, 27 on a European wheel. They are straight-up bets with a call name.
Each carries the same 2.70% edge as any other bet on a single-zero wheel.
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01Basics
What are call bets in roulette?
Bets on groups of numbers that sit next to each other on the wheel, such as voisins du zéro or tiers du cylindre.
How many chips does voisins du zéro take?
Nine chips, covering 17 numbers. Two chips go on the 0-2-3 street and two on the 25-29 corner.
What is the tiers bet?
Six split bets covering 12 numbers on the side of the wheel opposite the zero. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
02Odds
Do call bets have a lower house edge?
No. They are combinations of normal bets, so each carries 2.70% on a single-zero wheel.
Which call bet wins most often?
Voisins du zéro, since it covers 17 of 37 numbers. It also pays the least per win.
Are wheel sections predictable?
No. Modern wheels are tested for bias, and each pocket has the same chance. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
03Where to play
Can I make call bets in US casinos?
Some single-zero tables accept them, usually with chips placed on a racetrack. Verbal-only bets are rare.
Do online games offer call bets?
Many French and European roulette games include a racetrack with voisins, tiers and orphelins buttons.
What is jeu zéro?
A smaller bet covering 7 numbers closest to zero with 4 chips. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Sources
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