What is the payout for a split bet in roulette?

In roulette, a split is an inside bet that covers two adjacent numbers and offers the second-highest payout after a straight-up bet. With a payout of 17:1, a successful split bet will reward the player with 17 times their wager on top of the initial bet. The chance of winning a split bet is 5.4% in American roulette, it is slightly lower at 5.3%.