Last updated: July 6, 2026 · By Mikkel Hansen
Quick Answer
- Dozen payout
- 2:1
- Corner payout
- 8:1
- Winning spin (net)
- Small, e.g. +€1 to +€2 at €1 units
- Losing spin
- Full-stake loss (e.g. −€9 at €1 units)
- Focus on
- Net profit, not gross payout
This page explains what happens financially on winning and losing spins with the Romanovsky Roulette System. All figures are illustrative and depend on the exact layout version and stake.
Gross Payout vs Net Profit
Gross payout is what a winning bet returns. Net profit is that amount minus the chips that lost on the same spin. Because Romanovsky places several bets at once, gross payout always overstates what you actually gain.
Net profit = winning payout − chips lost on the same spin − original stake on the winning bet returned.
Covered-Number Example
Assume a €9 total stake at €1 units. A covered number lands. One dozen pays and a corner may pay, while other chips lose. After subtracting the losers, the net result is a small positive figure - often around +€1 to +€2.
Dozen Bet Example
A €3 dozen bet that wins pays 2:1, returning €6 profit plus your €3 stake. But if €6 of other chips lost on the same spin, the net for the spin is close to break-even or a small gain.
Corner Bet Example
A €1 corner bet that wins pays 8:1, returning €8 profit plus the €1 stake. This is the layout's higher-paying hit, but it is still netted against the losing chips elsewhere on the table.
Uncovered-Number Example
If an uncovered number lands, every chip loses. The €9 staked that spin is gone. There is no partial return.
€1 Unit Example
| Outcome | Result Type | Net Result |
|---|---|---|
| Covered number | Win | +€1 to +€2 |
| Uncovered number | Loss | −€9 |
€5 Unit Example
Scaling to €5 units multiplies everything by five. A winning spin might net +€5 to +€10; a losing spin costs about −€45. Larger units increase the size of both wins and the full-stake loss, so the swings grow with the unit.
Mini-Session Example
| Spin | Result | Running Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win +€2 | +€2 |
| 2 | Win +€2 | +€4 |
| 3 | Win +€2 | +€6 |
| 4 | Win +€2 | +€8 |
| 5 | Win +€2 | +€10 |
| 6 | Loss −€9 | +€1 |
Five wins produced +€10, but a single uncovered number nearly wiped it out, leaving +€1. A second danger number would push the session negative.
Why One Losing Spin Can Erase Several Wins
Because each win is small and each loss is a full stake, the arithmetic is lopsided. This is the same point covered under one losing spin can erase several wins: frequency of wins does not protect the bankroll. Managing that exposure is the job of roulette bankroll management. For the underlying probabilities, revisit the Romanovsky hit rate, and the placement is set out in the Romanovsky bet layout. More short answers appear in the Romanovsky payout questions.
FAQ
What is the difference between gross payout and net profit?
Gross payout is what a winning bet returns; net profit subtracts the chips lost on the same spin. Net profit is usually much smaller.
How much do you win on a Romanovsky covered number?
Typically a small net amount - around +€1 to +€2 on a €9 stake at €1 units, after losing bets are subtracted.
How much do you lose on an uncovered number?
The full stake: about −€9 at €1 units, or −€45 at €5 units.