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This variant of roulette was developed by French casinos in the 19th century to compete with German casinos. It is basically the same as European roulette, as it uses the same wheel design (single zero) and includes the same main betting options. However, it is played with either La Partage or En Prison rules, and as we will discuss below, these give the player a considerable edge. French roulette also features racetrack bets, which cover different sectors of the wheel (and are also seen in some versions of European roulette).
French Roulette Wheel & Table Design
The wheel design of the French roulette is identical to the European roulette. It contains the numbers 1-36 and a single 0 pocket (37 numbers in total). The table design is also basically the same, but the even money bets and column/dozen bets are written in French. The main distinguishing feature of this variant is that it uses either the En Prison or La Partage rules. Both rules require two things to be triggered:
- The player must have placed an even money bet (red/black, odd/even, low/high).
- The player must lose this bet because the result is 0.
When these two conditions are met, if the En Prison rule applies, the player can use the money of the lost bet for the same outcome in the next round. If the La Partage rule applies, the player is refunded half of the money of the lost bet.
These rules reduce the house edge of the game to 1.35% and the RTP to 98.65%. However, these values are only valid for even money bets lost as described above. For all other bets and scenarios, the RTP and house edge will be the same as European roulette.
How to Play French Roulette?
In terms of gameplay, French roulette is not much different from the European variant, so:
- First click on your chips, then on the outcome you want to try your luck on the table.
- Start the game by clicking the Spin button. If you are playing live roulette, wait for the croupier to spin the wheel.
- The number and colour of the pocket where the ball lands determine what the winning outcome is. If this outcome matches your bet, you will be paid as shown in the paytable.
- If you placed an even money bet and the outcome is 0, check which rule system is in use.
- If the En Prison rule is active, you will automatically participate in the next spin. You do not need to place chips again.
- If the La Partage rule is active, half of your lost money will be returned to your balance immediately.
The advantage of French roulette lies in the even money bets. If you opt for other bet types, it will not differ in any way from European roulette. But if you place an even money bet and lose because the result is 0, you can win back more of your investment in the long run.
