Part I: Games & Gaming · Wheel Games — Roulette

La Partage

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A player-favorable rule applied to even-money outside bets (red/black, even/odd, high/low) in French roulette and some European roulette games. When the ball lands on zero, players with active even-money bets receive half of their original wager back immediately, losing only 50% instead of the full amount. This rule reduces the house edge on even-money bets from 2.70% to approximately 1.35%, making it the most favorable roulette rule for players from a statistical perspective. Unlike En Prison, the player has no choice in the matter; the half-wager is returned automatically. La Partage is the standard rule in French roulette and may be offered in premium European and select Asia-Pacific properties.

In practice

In Macau, La Partage is sometimes available at high-limit French roulette tables. Casino operations should note that tables offering La Partage will have lower theoretical hold percentages on even-money action.

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