French roulette is a variation of European roulette that is popular in Monte Carlo casinos. It's essentially a standard version of European roulette with 2 unique rules not seen in any other version. French roulette became very popular in Monte Carlo after the French Revolution and has the lowest house edge of all variations, which stands at 1.35%.
As a variation of European roulette, French roulette is played on a wheel with 37 pockets, meaning it’s a single zero variant. The goal of the game, like with all roulette variations, is to predict where the ball will land.
The Monte Carlo casino in MonacoOne of the biggest differences between French and American roulette is the layout. The French version has the layout separated along two sections of the table – other than that, the games are pretty similar.
If you’ve ever played European roulette, you already know how to play French roulette. It’s the same layout and the same objective – you only need to decide what kind of bet you’re going to place. The only difference between both variants are the two rules called En Prison and La Partage which allow the player to take back half of its stake in case of a loss.
When players place their bets on the layout, the croupier spins the wheel and waits for the outcome. Unlike European roulette, where players lose their bets in case the ball lands on zero, in French roulette they can gain benefits in this situation from the En Prison or La Partage rules.
The En Prison rule is not common in American casinos, with only a handful using it. You will find it in Monte Carlo casinos, though. The rule is essentially a way to recover half of your stake in case of a zero spin on an even money bet such as Red/Black or High/Low. When this occurs, the player can let the ball stay ‘in prison’ for the next spin, risking the whole bet. If the bet wins on the next spin, the casino returns the player’s stake – if the bet loses, it is forfeited.
Different casinos have different rules it the ball lands on a zero for the second time. Some treat it as a win, some as a loss, while some use the En Prison or La Partage rule.
The La Partage rule is even simpler than the En Prison rule. Essentially, this rule allows the player to take back half his stake on a zero spin instead of leaving it ‘in prison’. Both rules are customary in Monte Carlo casinos and apply to even money bets. Both rules also halve the house edge from 2.70% to 1.35%.
The bets available in French roulette are the same as in European roulette. This means you can pick from a variety of inside and outside bets, including Straight Up, Split, Dozen, Street, Corner (Square), and Column bets, while also being able to bet on even money bets such as Odd/Even, Red/Black or High/Low numbers.
Of course, you can bet on a smaller or larger group of numbers at variable odds. You can also place announced bets which give you the option to wager on neighboring numbers.
French roulette table layoutOne of the biggest differences between French roulette and the two main versions of the game of chance are the specific call bets which are similar to announced bets. However, they can be placed simply by calling out the bet loud – there’s no need to put money on the table. Instead, the bets are made on credit by the croupier and can be either Fixed and Variable.
Fixed call bets are well known for European roulette fans and cover specific sections of the wheel. The most popular fixed call bets are Voisins du Zero, Orphelins, Tiers de Cylindre, and Jeu Zero, each one offering different odds.
The variable call bets betting on neighboring numbers as well as the Finales a Cheval and Finales en Plein bets. The Finales a Cheval bet covers all the numbers that end on two digits selected by the player – if you pick 4/5, it means you’re betting on 4, 14, 24, 34, 5, 15, 25, and 35. It’s essentially a unique combination of the split and straight bet and may be a bit complicated if you’re a beginner.
The Finales en Plein bet is similar, except this time the player picks a single digit, effectively placing a bet on all numbers that contain it. As you can see, there are definitely numerous options to bet on which make French roulette a fun and thrilling experience.
Just like you can play French roulette in land-based casinos, it is also available online. The layout and wheel are the same just like the best and the two specific French roulette rules. Online casino variants of the game are more convenient when it comes to roulette thanks to the higher betting limits.
Live dealer French roulette is among the best of all online variations of the game. Playing these games will make you feel just like you’re in a casino, albeit without the crowd and an actual roulette table. Live dealer games are getting better and better, offering high-quality streams and interactive features which players simply love. If you haven’t tried any live dealer game up to now, French roulette is the perfect choice as it’s easier to play than the American version and has two unique rules with which you can at least control your losses.
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