Voisins du Zéro Bet in Roulette
Voisins du Zéro covers 17 numbers clustered around zero on a European roulette wheel. It's one of the biggest call bets you can make. The name literally means "neighbours of zero." You'll need nine chips to cover it, spread across splits, a trio bet, and one corner.
I'll show you which numbers it covers, where your chips go, what you'll win when you hit, and how it stacks up against Tiers du Cylindre and Orphelins.
What is the Voisins du Zéro bet in roulette?
Voisins du Zéro is a call bet you'll find on European and French roulette wheels. It covers 17 numbers sitting near zero. The French name means "neighbours of zero." Pretty straightforward once you see it: you're betting on the big arc of numbers sitting on both sides of zero.
Some casinos call it "Grand Voisins du Zéro." Others use "Serie 0/2/3." Same bet, different names. Here's what makes Voisins different: you're betting on wheel position, not table position. You're targeting where numbers actually sit on the spinning wheel, not how they're arranged on the felt.
You'll spread nine chips across seven spots on the layout. It's a mix: some splits, one trio, and a corner bet that covers the whole section. Most online tables have a racetrack betting area. Click once, and it drops all nine chips in the right spots for you.
Which numbers does Voisins du Zéro cover
On the wheel, Voisins du Zéro forms one continuous arc. Look at the actual wheel, not the table layout. All 17 numbers sit right next to each other.
The 17 numbers on the wheel
Here's the full arc, running clockwise from 22 to 25:
22, 18, 29, 7, 28, 12, 35, 3, 26, 0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25
On the table? They're all over the place. But on the wheel, they're one solid chain with zero dead center. That's what call bets are all about: betting on where numbers live on the wheel, not where they show up on the table.
Why is this bet also called Serie 0/2/3
The name comes from that trio bet on 0, 2, and 3. That's the anchor. This trio sits dead center in the Voisins section. You drop two chips there, and that's your base. In Europe, some casinos call it "Serie 0/2/3." Others keep it French: "Voisins du Zéro."
How to place the Voisins du Zéro bet
You'll drop nine chips across seven different spots. Each spot covers its own little cluster. Here's how the chips break down:
1. Two chips on the 0-2-3 trio
Drop two chips where 0, 2, and 3 meet on the layout. Trio bets cover three numbers.
2. One chip on the 4-7 split
Drop one chip on the line between 4 and 7. Splits cover two numbers next to each other.
3. One chip on the 12-15 split
Put one chip on the line between 12 and 15.
4. One chip on the 18-21 split
One chip goes on the line dividing 18 and 21.
5. One chip on the 19-22 split
Position one chip between 19 and 22.
6. Two chips on the 25-26-28-29 corner
This corner takes two chips since it covers four numbers in a busy part of the Voisins section. Corners cover four numbers that meet at one point.
7. One chip on the 32-35 split
The final chip covers the split between 32 and 35.
If you're playing online crypto roulette, the racetrack betting area handles all of this automatically. One click on the Voisins section, and your chips land in all seven spots.
Voisins du Zéro payouts and winning odds
Your payout changes based on which number hits. Different bet types pay different amounts. Splits pay more than corners. Corners cover more numbers per chip.
Payout by bet type
The trade-off? Pretty simple. Splits pay better. They just cover fewer numbers. Corners cover more numbers but pay less. Win on a split? You pocket 17 chips for your 1-chip bet. Win on the corner? You get 8 chips back on your 2-chip bet.
Here's what that looks like in practice:
- Split win: You bet 9 chips total, win 17 chips on the split, net profit of 8 chips
- Trio win: You bet 9 chips total, win 22 chips on the trio (2 chips × 11:1), net profit of 13 chips
- Corner win: You bet 9 chips total, win 16 chips on the corner (2 chips × 8:1), net profit of 7 chips
Probability and house edge
You're covering 17 of 37 numbers. That's a 45.9% chance of winning each spin. Way better coverage than betting single numbers.
The house edge? Still 2.7%, same as any European wheel bet. The Voisins du Zéro doesn't change the math in your favor. It just changes how you spread your risk around the wheel. You're swapping big single-number payouts for smaller wins that hit more often.
Voisins du Zéro roulette strategies
No betting pattern overcomes the house edge over time. That said, how you manage your bankroll affects how long you last and how wild the swings get.
Flat betting for bankroll control
Voisins costs nine units per spin. Your bankroll drains way faster than betting single numbers. If your unit size is $5, you're spending $45 per spin, not $5.
Keep your unit size the same, and you'll play longer. Bump your bet size after losses, trying to recover? You'll burn through chips even faster. The math doesn't care about your previous results.
Adding a straight-up bet for higher variance
Some players drop an extra chip or two on a favorite number within the Voisins section. If that number hits, you collect both payouts: the section win and the 35:1 straight-up.
The downside? You're betting more per spin, so wins get bigger and losses hurt more. This approach suits players who want more volatility, not those trying to grind out longer sessions.
Stick to European or French roulette
Voisins du Zéro works on single-zero wheels only. American roulette has a double-zero pocket. That changes the whole wheel layout and pushes the house edge from 2.7% to 5.26%.
French tables usually have La Partage. It gives back half your even-money bets when zero hits. La Partage doesn't help Voisins bets since it only works on even-money wagers. But tables with La Partage are usually better for players across the board.
Voisins du Zéro vs other call bets
Voisins is one of three main call bets. Together, they cover the whole European wheel. Knowing how they fit together shows you the full wheel-betting strategy.
Tiers du Cylindre
Tiers du Cylindre means "thirds of the wheel." It covers 12 numbers on the opposite side from Voisins. You'll need six chips for six splits: 5-8, 10-11, 13-16, 23-24, 27-30, and 33-36.
Some players switch between Voisins and Tiers to cover different parts of the wheel.
Orphelins
Orphelins covers the eight numbers left out of Voisins and Tiers. They sit in two small wheel clusters: 1, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 31, and 34. You'll need five chips.
Orphelins is the smallest call bet. Gives you the least wheel coverage of the three.
Neighbours bets
Neighbours bets work differently than Voisins. Pick any number, then cover it plus the two numbers on each side of it on the wheel. So "5 and neighbours" covers 5 plus the four numbers next to it.
It's flexible. You pick the center number instead of betting a fixed section like Voisins.
Common mistakes with the Voisins du Zéro bet
A few errors trip up players new to call bets:
- Underestimating bet cost: Nine units per spin adds up quickly. A $5 unit means $45 per spin, not $5. Plan your bankroll around that.
- Playing on American roulette: The double-zero wheel changes number positions and increases the house edge. Voisins works for European wheel layouts, not American.
- Chasing losses: Doubling your unit size after losses hoping to recover is a fast path to an empty bankroll. The wheel has no memory of previous spins.
- Not tracking which number hit: When you win, knowing whether it was a split, trio, or corner helps you understand your actual return. Payouts change depending on the bet type, and that confuses people who don't track it.
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FAQs about the Voisins du Zéro bet
What is the probability of winning a Voisins du Zéro bet on European roulette?
You cover 17 of the 37 pockets on a European wheel. That's a 45.9% chance of hitting one of your numbers each spin. Your payout changes based on which of the seven bet positions hits.
Can you place Voisins du Zéro on American roulette wheels?
Technically? Yes. But the American wheel has different number positions because of the double-zero. The bet doesn't cover the right wheel section anymore, and the house edge jumps from 2.7% to 5.26%. Stick to European or French wheels for call bets.
Is the Voisins du Zéro bet available in live dealer online roulette?
Yes. Most European and French live roulette tables include a racetrack betting area where you can place Voisins du Zéro and other call bets with a single click. No need to announce anything to the dealer.
How many chips do you need to place a Voisins du Zéro bet?
You need nine chips across seven spots: two on the trio, two on the corner, and one on each of the five splits.
