A split bet in roulette gambling is another type of inside bet. This means that you are betting on a specific number or combination. In the case of a split bet, the bet is between two adjoining numbers. . These numbers are the vertical or the horizontal numbers located next to each other on the roulette table and bets are made by placing your chips on one side or the other. The payout for a win on a split bet in roulette gambling is 17 to 1. That means at bet of $10 will get you a win of $170.