Part I: Games & Gaming · Wheel Games — Roulette

French Roulette

Roulette

A variant of European roulette distinguished primarily by its use of French terminology on the betting layout, the application of the La Partage or En Prison rules on even-money bets, and the traditional “French” style wheel layout. The La Partage rule returns half of all even-money wagers when zero is spun, reducing the house edge to 1.35% on these bets. French roulette tables often feature a traditional layout with the outside bets on both long sides of the table. The game is the standard in France and is offered in premium European and select Asia-Pacific properties as a higher-limit, more elegant option.

In practice

In Macau and Singapore, French roulette is sometimes offered in private VIP salons with higher minimums. The French terminology (Manque, Passe, Pair, Impair, Première/Moyenne/Dernière Douzaine) requires dealers to be trained in both English and French betting terminology.

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