Roulette has French Roots
Get back to Roulette roots by playing the French way! Back in 18th century France, game lovers were constructing the first ever Roulette wheel and Roulette table. And although the game has been through many changes over the years, you can still walk into many casinos and find a vintage version of French Roulette.
So, how do you play this traditional casino classic? It's not hard to learn the rules of this game. And after a short lesson in French Roulette terminology, you can place your bets and start cheering along with the other players.
About the French Roulette Table
The first game component that you'll have to contend with is the French Roulette table. Unlike typical Roulette tables today, which are usually colorful, the French roulette table is printed on a solid background. This table is divided into two parts. One part is a chart of the numbers one through thirty-six, arranged in twelve rows of three numbers each, in addition to one spot for the number zero. Here, you can place an inside bet by choosing up to six adjacent numbers and placing down your chips.
The rest of the table is printed with intimidating French phrases. In reality, these phrases are easy to learn and understand. Here's a brief guide:
Pair - even numbers
Impair - odd numbers
Premier 12 - numbers 1-12
Moyenne 12 - numbers 13-24
Dernier 12 - numbers 25-36
Manque - 1-18
Passe - 19-36
So what do these phrases refer to, anyway? These are some of the different ways to place what's called an outside bet. An outside bet is a more general bet on a larger amount of numbers that correspond to the numbers on the roulette wheel. In addition to the bets listed above, you can also choose to place an outside bet on all of the reds or all of the blacks.
Wherever you place your wager, it's important to remember that although an outside bet will give you better odds, the returns are also lower than with an inside bet.
Spinning the French Roulette Wheel
Here comes the fun part - spinning the French Roulette wheel. Take a look at the wheel and you'll see the numbers one through thirty-six printed randomly on alternating red and black slots. You'll also see the number zero printed on a background of green.
Once the bets are placed, the croupier (a French term for dealer) spins the wheel in one direction and sends a little ball spinning around the opposite way. As the wheel comes to a stop, the ball falls into one of the numbered slots. If you placed your bet on that number, well then, you've just won the game.
What's Special About French Roulette?
Aside from the unique terms and vintage feel, what else might you want to keep in mind about French Roulette? Well, in French Roulette, there's a special rule called La Partage. This rule comes into play when you've placed your bet on all even numbers, and the ball lands on zero. When playing French Roulette, you get to keep half of your bet in this scenario. In some other forms of Roulette, you lose the entire bet.
So the next time you pass by a French Roulette table, don't be bashful! Now that you know the rules and terms, take a chance at playing one of the most exciting and authentic casino games around.
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