This is often perceived as a setback for non-French speakers. Then again, 1st Dozen, 2nd Dozen and 3rd Dozen bets correspond to P12 (Premiere Douzaine), M12 (Moyenne Douzaine) and D12 (Dernier Douzaine). Just to provide an example, Odd and Even bets are written as Impair and Pair on the French layout, while Low and High bets are called Manque and Passe. In most cases, the labels in European roulette are written in English, while in the French variant, the names of the bets and all other wordings are strictly written in French.

Language is another way to distinguish the two layouts. Another characteristic of the French variant is that it actually has two layouts, allowing more players to join the game at a single table. However, the main difference between the two variants does not lie in the gameplay, but is purely “cosmetic”, so to speak, as the layout of the tables is different.įor example, in European roulette, the wheel is positioned at the end of the table while in French roulette, it is located in the middle of the table. And indeed, both varieties of the game share certain rules and have similar odds and house edge because of the single-zero wheel. Many inexperienced players often fail to make a distinction between European and French roulette.