French Roulette Online

RULES: HOW TO PLAY FRENCH ROULETTE

Before you play, be sure to brush up on the rules of French Roulette. The game differs slightly from American and European Roulette, so even if you’ve played another Roulette game before, we recommend reading through the full rules. Below is a full guide on how to play, but if you get stuck during the game, you can also use the help menu. Simply open the menu during the game to read the full rules and payouts.

With any game of Roulette, players place their bets on the table, and the ball is released onto the spinning wheel. The ball will land on one of the 37 spaces around the wheel, which correspond to the betting options. Players win by correctly betting on where the ball will land. Depending on which option you bet on, payouts will vary. There are two main kinds of bets, inside and outside.

Inside bets are located on the inside of the table and have a low chance but a high payout. These include the individual numbers and groups of numbers. Outside bets are on the outside of the table and have a higher chance of occurring but a lower payout. These include the colours, odds or evens, low or high or a group of twelve numbers.

You can bet on as many different options as you like, and once your bets are placed, the ball will spin round the wheel and land on a space at random. In French Roulette, there is only one 0 space, compared to the 0 and 00 of American Roulette.

In standard American or European Roulette, you’ll lose your bet if the ball lands on 0 or 00. With French Roulette, if you choose an even money bet like odds/evens or black/red, you’ll get a second chance or have half your stake returned if the ball lands on 0. More on that rule later in the guide.

FRENCH ROULETTE ODDS AND PAYOUTS

The great thing about French Roulette is that it has lots of different betting options for you to choose from. Depending on what you bet on, you could have a low chance of occurring with a high payout or a high chance of occurring with a low payout.

Bets for French Roulette are split into two main categories:

Outside Bets

Column – There are three columns that each contain twelve numbers. Choose one of the columns and receive a 2 to 1 payout if you win. A $10 bet will give you $30 back.
Dozen – Slightly different groups of twelve numbers. This will also payout 2 to 1.
Red/Black – A bet on either the colour red or the colour black. This is an even odds payout. If you place a $10 bet, you’ll receive $20 if you win.
Odd/Even – A bet on either an odd number or an even, the 0 counts as a loss. This is also even odds.
Low/High – A bet on numbers between 1 and 18 or 19 and 36. Pays out at even odds.

Inside Bets

Straight – A bet on one of the 36 numbers. This pays at odds of 35 to 1. A $10 bet will give you $360.
Split – Two adjacent numbers on the table. Pays at odds of 17 to 1. A $10 bet will return $180.
Street – Any row of three numbers. Odds of 11 to 1. You’ll get $120 from a $10 bet.
Corner – A group of four adjacent numbers. Pays at odds of 8 to 1. You receive $90 from a $10 bet.
Line – Two adjacent rows of numbers. Pays at 5 to 1. A $10 bet gives you $60.

SPECIAL FRENCH ROULETTE FEATURES

French Roulette has a few key differences to separate it from American and European Roulette. These are:

La Partage Rule – The La Partage rule comes into play any time you lose an even money bet, such as odds/evens, red/black or high/low. Instead of losing your whole stake, you’ll get back half of it, and the house keeps the other half.

En Prison Rule – The En Prison rule is similar in that it comes into effect when you lose an even money bet. Instead of losing your stake, it will stay in play for the next spin. If you win the bet on the next spin, you receive your stake back. If not, you’ll lose it.

Announced Bets – Announced bets are an extra group of bets alongside the inside and outside bets. These give you even more betting variety and are exclusive to French Roulette.

Voisins du Zero – Meaning neighbours of zero, this bet covers all of the numbers on the wheel between 22 and 25. This bet involves nine chips spread between splits, corners and rows of these numbers.
Le Tiers du Cylinder – Meaning thirds of the wheel in French, this bet covers all numbers opposite zero, from 27 to 33. You’ll bet six chips, which are placed as three splits between these numbers.
Jue Zero – Here, you’ll be betting on the ball landing on one of the six numbers either side of zero and the zero itself. This bet is played as three splits and a straight bet on 26.
Orphelins - Meaning orphans in French, these are the eight remaining numbers not covered by the above bets. This can be played as Orphelins en Cheval, which will cost five chips as four splits and a straight bet on 1. Or there’s also Orphelins en Plein, which will be eight chips as straight bets on each number.
Finales – This bet is on all of the numbers ending in a certain digit. For example, 5, 15, 25, 35. This bet can be Finales en Plein, which is a single number, or Finales a Cheval, which is either of two possible numbers. The stake varies between four and five chips according to the number of possibilities.

Racetrack Bets – The Roulette racetrack is the area on the table used to place the announced or call bets above. All of the announced bets can be made by placing your chips on one of these options on the “racetrack.”

Neighbour Bets – A neighbour bet is the final type of announced bet. Here, you’ll be betting on five different numbers, one number and two neighbours on either side of it on the wheel. For example, you can bet on 0 and its neighbours, which would be 3, 26, 0, 32 and 15.

Autoplay – Autoplay is a feature that lets you select your bet, set your stake and then complete several spins in a row. It’s a great way to speed up the game and rake in your wins faster.

Here’s a table of the payouts in French Roulette:

Bet	Payout
Straight Up (1 Number)	35 to 1
Split Bet (2 Numbers)	17 to 1
Trio Bet (3 Numbers)	11 to 1
Street Bet (3 Numbers)	11 to 1
Corner Bet (4 Numbers)	8 to 1
Line Bet (6 Numbers)	5 to 1
Dozen (12 Numbers)	2 to 1
Column Bet (12 Numbers)	2 to 1
Red/Black (18 Numbers)	1 to 1
Even/Odd (18 Numbers)	1 to 1
Low/High (18 Numbers)	1 to 1
Four Number Bet	8 to 1

FRENCH ROULETTE RTP

RTP stands for return to player and is how you judge the winnings you can expect from a game. All online casino games have the RTP published in the game information for you to check. Just look at the help menu to find it.

The RTP rate is shown as a percentage and is usually between 90% and 98% for most casino games. French Roulette has a high RTP rate of around 97%, but this will depend on which game you’re playing. The higher the RTP rate, the better, and it shows you how much you can expect to win back while playing over a long period of time.

French Roulette has a higher RTP rate than other versions of Roulette, thanks to the En Prison and La Partage rules. These lower the house advantage and make it easier for players to win consistently.

TIPS AND STRATEGY

Before you play Roulette, you should always make sure you understand the rules of the game. Roulette is based purely on chance, meaning there’s nothing you can do to directly influence the outcome of the spin. However, there are still strategies you can use to get the most out of your time playing. Some bets make more sense than others, and although a 35 to 1 payout is tempting, we recommend you pick bets that have a higher chance of occurring.

Make sure to pay close attention to your bankroll and set loss limits to prevent yourself from losing too much. Lots of players use betting strategies such as the martingale method when playing Roulette. While these don’t actually improve your odds, they can help you to manage your bankroll effectively.

MOBILE EXPERIENCE

You can play French Roulette on your mobile just as you would on your desktop. Playtech has optimized the game for mobile players, and you can hold your phone in either landscape or portrait mode while you play. The screen rotates for you, and you’ll be able to easily place your bets. Simply use the touchscreen to place your bets where you like on the table and then hit play the spin the wheel. There are no issues on mobiles, and you can play on tablets or mobile phones, no matter your screen size.

FRENCH ROULETTE FAQ

How is French Roulette played?

French Roulette is simple enough to play online. You simply load up the game, choose your bet and set your stake. Then you hit play or choose the autoplay feature. The wheel spins, and wherever the ball lands will decide the winning bet. Online French Roulette is determined by a random number generator to ensure it’s fair to play.

Do many Canadians play French Roulette online?

Yes, French Roulette is a highly popular table casino game with Canadian Players. American Roulette is perhaps more popular, but the advantages of French Roulette are hard to ignore. Lots of online casinos in Canada now offer French Roulette to players.

How does French Roulette differ from American Roulette?

French Roulette is different in two key areas. The first of these is the number of places. American Roulette has 37 places, including the 0 and 00. French Roulette has 36 places and just one 0. This means that French Roulette has a lower house edge, and it provides more of an advantage to players. There are also the La Partage or En Prison rules in French Roulette, which mean players can receive back some or all of their stake when the ball lands on a 0.

What are French Roulette odds like for players?

The house edge in French Roulette is 1.35% thanks to the La Partage rule. When compared to the house edge of 5.26% for American Roulette, the choice is simple. French Roulette offers better odds to the player than many table casino games.

Is it the same as European Roulette?

The table and Roulette wheel of French and European Roulette are very similar. The key difference between the two games is that French Roulette introduces the La Partage and En Prison rules. This gives the player an extra advantage when playing even money outside bets like red/black, odds/evens or high/low.