La Partage / En Prison Roulette Rules ExplainedLa Partage / En Prison Roulette Rules Explained

La partage (also called half back) mainly applies to even-money bets on some French roulette tables: if the ball lands on zero, you get half your stake back instead of losing it all. That cuts the house edge on those bets from about 2.70% to roughly 1.35%.

This is not a marketing bonus: it is a table rule. Confirm it is active before you play. For players 18+, this detail makes French roulette one of the more player-friendly variants.

With en prison, the stake is held on zero: it is released if the next spin wins the bet, otherwise it is lost. The mathematical effect on edge is close to la partage, but the feel and bankroll handling differ (stake locked for a round).

Online, studios often label French Roulette with la partage. Read the game help panel: exact wording matters.

Usually: red/black, even/odd, low/high. Dozens, columns and inside bets typically do not get la partage. Do not assume protection across the whole layout.

If you build a session around this rule, stay on the covered even-money bets to capture the theoretical benefit.

Look for French, La Partage, or check the displayed RTP (often higher on even-money). In live games, the dealer or UI may mention partial refund on zero. When unsure, try demo mode or a minimum stake first.

Avoid assuming standard European tables include la partage: it is not automatic.

La partage improves expected value on a specific bet type; it does not guarantee profit. Pair it with disciplined bankroll management and ignore miracle systems. It is a relative edge improvement, not a cash machine.

Play responsibly (18+) and also compare table limits: a great rule on a table too expensive for you does not help.