French Roulette
Single Zero with La Partage
Play the most player-friendly version of roulette with rules that reduce losses on even-money bets.
What is French Roulette?
Core Mechanics
French Roulette uses a single-zero wheel with standard inside and outside bets plus special call bets like Voisins du Zéro, Tiers du Cylindre and Orphelins on the racetrack layout. The primary rule difference is La Partage: when zero lands and you have an even-money bet (red/black, odd/even, high/low), half of your stake is returned and half is lost, effectively halving the house edge on those bets to around 1.35 percent. Some tables use En Prison instead: your losing even-money bet is ‘imprisoned’ for the next spin, and if it wins on that spin, your stake is returned without profit. All other payouts (such as 35:1 for straight-up bets) remain the same as European Roulette, but these special rules only apply to even-money wagers.
Winning Feature Set
Discover the mechanics that separate French Roulette from the rest.
Single-zero wheel with the same base 2.7% edge but improved rules on even-money bets.
La Partage or En Prison reduces the edge on even-money bets to roughly 1.35% when zero appears.
French-language layout and call-bet racetrack for advanced betting patterns.
Often available in specialised live tables and premium RNG versions.
Ideal for players who mostly use even-money strategies and want the best theoretical odds.
Step-By-Step Guide
Join a French Roulette table and note the single-zero wheel and French-labelled layout (e.g., Rouge/Noir, Pair/Impair).
Place your bets on inside numbers or outside even-money and dozen/column bets as usual.
When betting closes, the dealer spins the wheel and launches the ball.
If an even-money bet loses to zero, the La Partage or En Prison rule may apply, depending on the table: you either get half your stake back or your bet is held for the next spin.
Winners are paid according to the standard payout table, and you can decide your next bets for the following round.
Pro Betting Tips
- If your main focus is on even-money bets, French Roulette is mathematically the best version due to La Partage/En Prison.
- Stick primarily to red/black, odd/even or high/low to benefit from the reduced house edge on zero results.
- Learn the main French call bets (e.g., Voisins, Tiers) if you want to explore wheel-based coverage strategies.
- Avoid overcomplicating patterns—house edge still exists; the special rules only reduce it, not remove it.
- Track your session separately from chip movements caused by En Prison, so you don’t misinterpret temporary holds as wins.
Advantage Summary
Lowest effective house edge (~1.35%) on even-money bets when La Partage/En Prison apply.
Same single-zero wheel and payouts as European Roulette with extra player-friendly rules.
Advanced call bets for players who enjoy wheel coverage strategies.
Less widely available than standard European tables in some casinos.
French terminology and extra rules can be confusing for beginners at first.
Player Frequently
Asked Questions
Why is French Roulette considered the best version?
Because La Partage and En Prison reduce the house edge on even-money bets to about 1.35 percent, making it more favourable than both European and American wheels for those bet types.
Do La Partage rules apply to all bets?
No. The rules only affect even-money outside bets when the result is zero; other bets are settled normally.
Is French Roulette harder to learn?
The core spin-and-result mechanic is identical to European Roulette; the only extra complexity is learning the French labels and special rules, which most players pick up quickly.
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