In roulette, the payout for red or black bets is even money, meaning that if you win, you receive a payout equal to your wager. For every dollar bet, you receive your original dollar back plus an additional dollar in profit. This type of bet covers roughly half of the outcomes on the wheel, excluding the green zero (or double zero in American roulette), making it one of the more straightforward betting options. The simplicity and relatively high probability of winning make red or black bets popular among players.