Called bets, or announced bets, are specific betting options in roulette where players verbally declare their bets instead of placing chips on individual numbers. Common in European and French roulette, these bets cover particular sections of the wheel, such as "Voisins du Zero" (neighbors of zero), "Tiers du Cylindre" (third of the wheel), and "Orphelins" (orphans). The dealer usually places the chips for these bets, allowing players to quickly cover multiple numbers without arranging individual chips, enhancing convenience and gameplay flow.