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A banner hanging on a yellow school bus in a parking lot on Route 12 in West Boylston acts as bait to reel in children of the 90s.

It welcomes passersby to the The School Yahd a monstrous indoor facility on the other side of the parking lot thats home to pickleball courts, a Wiffle Ball field, giant chess pieces and a near 6-foot Connect 4.

The School Yahd logo is written in a 90s graffiti font that sparks memories of the logo for the old school sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

The School Yahd in West Boylston, former Recess 2, features a Wiffle Ball field, pickle ball courts and oversized board games.

The nostalgia inside the building continues with oversized game boards of Candyland and Chutes and Ladders. Co-owner Carline Giguere envisions incorporating Miss Frizzle and the Magic School Bus somewhere in the building, possibly as a mural.

Stocked with beers taps and a kitchen specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, The School Yah will also have snacks ranging from Dunkaroos to Devil Dogs.

Snacks that you had when you were young. Our drink menu that were putting together includes dirty Shirley Temples, because everyone loves a Shirley Temple, Giguere said. Its to bring back that nostalgia era.

The School Yahd in West Boylston, former Recess 2, features a Wiffle Ball field, pickle ball courts and oversized board games.

Its a playbook run by the previous owners of the space when it was called Recess 2, with many of the same games and billed as an adult playground. Recess 2 closed amid the pandemic.

While geared to adults, Giguere and her business partner Eric Matta want the space to educate younger generations on all the pop culture icons of the 90s rather than entirely exclude them.

The two operate Ultimate Obstacles, which is located in the other half of the building on 121 Shrine Ave. in West Boylston. The facility offers ninja-warrior-themed workouts to adults but theyve seen how the courses bring ear-to-ear smiles to children.

They envision similar reactions when children step into The School Yahd.

Families are huge, Giguere said. Its been really positive. They just look around and you cant even see everything we have because it is so big. Theres a wow factor when they walk in is really cool to see.

The owners Ultimate Obstacles in West Boylston are opening a new business next door called The School Yahd. It will feature a Whiffle Ball field, oversized board games and corn hole leagues.

Ultimate Obstacles used the voluminous space of the facility formerly known as Recess 2 as an overflow space during the pandemic to create socially distanced area. The two spaces share a wall that has a large garage door that connects the two rooms.

Giguere and Matta knew interest existed in the oversized game boards and athletic activities from each time they opened the garage door. Members would walk through the environment, almost instantly enchanted at its possibilities.

There were lots of comments and thats when it started, Matta said. It was very casual like Oh it would be kind of cool to run this. And then it became, Oh my gosh, it could actually be a possibility.

Giguere and Mattas landlord approached them in February to gauge their interest in continuing what Recess 2 started when it opened in 2019.

[The landlord] knew what we did to keep it going over at Ultimate Obstacles, Giguere said. He knew whatever happened we were going to make it work. We were going to get him his rent. We were going to get people in. We were going to do what needed to be done. He felt comfortable with us taking over the space because he knows our work ethic.

The owners Ultimate Obstacles in West Boylston are opening a new business next door called The School Yahd. It will feature a Whiffle Ball field, oversized board games and corn hole leagues.

Matta jumped at the opportunity, but Giguere said she needed a bit more convincing before ultimately leaping to open a second business.

The pandemic negatively impacted Ultimate Obstacle as it did nearly every business across the country. The gym closed for about a month and reopened last summer. Matta said membership still hasnt returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, part of the reason Ultimate Obstacles remains open is through the support of its members. About two dozen people continued to pay membership fees even while the gym was closed.

Some of those same faces have not only returned to Ultimate Obstacles but are laying the foundation of support at The School Yahd.

Weve already had so much support from our members, Matta said.

The School Yahd officially opens July 31, although theyve been welcoming guests for about two weeks. Guests have already booked private events at The School Yahd as well.

After opening next week, Giguere and Matta plan to release information on leagues that will include corn hole on Wednesday, Wiffle Ball on Thursdays and possibly pickle ball in the future.

They also have ideas that play off of speed dating and random game night.

For singles, instead of sitting at a table for a minute or two with a stranger before rotating to the next during speed dating, The School Yahd would have singles rotate through games.

Another idea involves guests arriving for a roulette game night where The School Yahd would pair competitions together randomly for couples and groups.

It will be a surprise and get you to try some new games, Giguere said. It evens the playing field for teams that may be really, really good at corn hole, but they suck at ping pong. It makes it a little more exciting.

The School Yahd in West Boylston, former Recess 2, features a Wiffle Ball field, pickle ball courts and oversized board games.

The ideas and confidence for The School Yahd come from decades of experience.

Gigueres grandparents opened Giguere Gymnastics in Cherry Valley in 1973. In 2016, her father and Matta pursued the idea for Ultimate Obstacles.

After graduating college, Giguere joined forces with the duo to help launch the new gym but didnt envision remaining a part of the team long.

Five years later, Giguere remains a central part of the team. After the success of Ultimate Obstacles, she and Matta begin focusing on their latest solo venture.

Its in my blood, Giguere said. Its in my family.

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By Renae Miller

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On Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Venue on Church Street, the Cuero Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 13th annual Texas Hold Em World Series of Cuero fundraiser.

By the end of the night, the grand prize winner will receive a $2,500 Visa gift card, Deutsch & Deutsch Jewelers bracelet, and a free one-year membership to the Cuero Chamber of Commerce.

Second place will receive a $1,400 Visa gift card and a decorated buckle. The remaining top 10 players will receive payouts accordingly.

Businesses can also join and enter into a last business standing contest. The last business still in the game will receive a free year membership.

If you dont wish to participate in the games, you can pay $10 to spectate with lunch and drinks included throughout the day.

All proceeds of the event will go towards Chamber of Commerce scholarships i.e. The Citizens of Tomorrow Scholarship and upcoming Chamber projects.

If thats not enough fun for you, that same day starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chamber will be hosting a new event called Casino Night.

The games that will be included are Texas Holdem, blackjack, craps, and roulette.

Read the full story in this week's edition of The Cuero Record. Call 361-275-3464.

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With newcoronavirus cases nearly tripling in the past three weeks, COVID cases are up in all 50 states, for the first time since January.

Just four states Missouri, Louisiana, Texas and Florida made up 40% of new cases last week, with Florida home to one in five of all new cases nationwide.

In Arkansas, 12 out of every 100 people have tested positive. COVID patients in the state have been doubling every 10 days for the last month.

Since January, 98% of people hospitalized because of COVID in Arkansas were unvaccinated. Their average age: 40.

"I thought the vaccine was a hoax," said 42-year-old Lamonte Boyd, a married father of three. He said he didn't listen to doctors or even his wife when she got vaccinated and told him he should, too.

He is now hospitalized at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud asked Boyd, "What did you think of COVID before you got sick?"

"I brushed it off," he replied. "I thought it was a joke."

Boyd was diagnosed with COVID-19 nearly two weeks ago. He developed pneumonia in both lungs, and still, "right now, as we talk, my wind is short," he said. "That's why, you know, I'm really gasping for air now."

Begnaud asked, "There are going to be a lot of people watching who don't want to take the vaccine; what would you say to them?"

Boyd said, "I would tell those who don't want to take the vaccines: you playing Russian roulette with your life."

Arkansas has the third-lowest full vaccination rate in the country a little over one-in-three people have gotten both of their shots. The state is now in its third surge.

At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the largest hospital in the state, all 23 COVID beds are full, but they have 56 COVID patients in total, seven of whom came in overnight. They are using other hospital wings to house them.

Dr. Cam Patterson, chancellor at Arkansas' only academic medical center, told Begnaud, "To put it into perspective, our team is in the fourth quarter right now, or maybe even double overtime. This is not the first quarter for this team. They're tired. It's tough."

Patterson has stood alongside the governor many times over the past year educating Arkansans about how effective the vaccines are. To those people who are still skeptical, he says: "Help me to understand who would convince you. If I haven't convinced you, help me to understand who would, and I will find that person, and we will talk to you."

A 62-year-old woman who didn't want "CBS This Morning" to use her name did want to speak to us for this story. She told Begnaud, "I regret it, not getting the COVID vaccination.

"It's hard to breathe, so I have oxygen you can see it on me 24/7," she said. "And then there's occasions where I cough and I can't stop."

Begnaud asked, "What would you say to all those people who are spreading misinformation about the vaccine?"

"It's a life-or-death sentence it's not a joke," she replied.

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MadLab Theatre, led by Will Macke as its new artistic director, will catch up after the worst of the pandemic with several new works and two Theatre Roulette shorts festivals during its delayed 25th-anniversary season.

MadLab has built a strong reputation with its focus on new and newer work.With the struggles the COVID world has provided, were elated just to be on stage, telling original stories again, said Macke,the troupes seventh artistic directorwho has worked with the company since 2016. He took over as artistic director in June.

Except for the live August production, which will limit audiences to 80 percent of the Downtown theaters 70-seat capacity, all shows are expected to run at full capacity.

Were all a little tentative with new variants emerging, but were hoping to return to normal by October, said Macke, who replaced Laura Spires, who continues as an ensemble member. Macke, who moved to Columbus in 2013, has worked at such regional theaters as Hartford Stageand Goodspeed Musicals, both in Connecticut.

Except where noted, all 2021-2022 performances will take place at 227 N. 3rdSt.

10thYoung Writers Short Play Festival(Aug. 6-21, streaming only): Two alternating bills of 10 short dramas or comedies, directed and acted by MadLab ensemble members, will showcase the talents of 11 student writers from nine central Ohio high schools.

Sheridan (Aug. 12-28): Christian Missonaks play, a world premiere, is a contemporary drama about an urban couple struggling to save their marriage after the recent loss of their stillborn child.

Lets Hope You Feel Better (Oct. 7-23): Samantha Otys dark comedy, a new play, explores love, mental health, morality, identity and assisted suicide.

21st TheatreRoulette (Dec. 2-18): The short-play festival, postponed from May 2020 and 2021 to a December run for the first time because of the pandemic, will offer three alternating bills of comedies and dramas from across the country.

Love and Laughter Festival(Feb. 3-26): Four of MadLabs sister resident companies including Ember, OG Productions and Two XX Sketchwill be showcased, each on one weekend, with a 90-minute comedy or sketch-comedy collection. (MadLab has not confirmed the fourth sister troupe yet.) The double bill will be capped with Late Night Date Night, a Valentines Day-themed annual improv-comedy show by FFN, MadLabs resident improv troupe.

We want to showcase in our 25thseason as many groups affiliated with us as we can with the theme of love and comedy, Macke said.

You Have Earned Bonus Stars (April 7-23): Vince Gattons dark comedy, a new play, revolves around a womancoping with grief who ison a quest to uncover secrets and lies after a shocking act of workplace violence.

22ndTheatre Roulette (May 12-28): The short-play festival returns to its annual May slot with three rotating bills of new comedies and dramas.

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Senator Joe Manchin is playing Russian Roulette with our democracy. His fealty to the myth of bi-partisanship and the filibuster make hollow his words of support for voting rights.

The current Republican party is anything but bi-partisan, wanting power for its own sake, not for the good of the country. Robert Byrd manipulated the filibuster when it threatened to paralyze the Senate; he would have had a voting rights carve-out by now. If Manchin doesnt allow for modifying the filibuster, chances are good that he will lose in 2024 should he choose to run again.

Many conservative Democrats who voted for him in 2018 are likely to vote straight Republican in 2024. Increasingly active progressive Democrats would work and vote for Manchin only if he went to bat for voting rights. More importantly, without the passage of the For the People Act the voter suppression and vote nullification laws that many states have enacted will stand.

The grand experiment that is our country will have failed; autocracy will replace democracy a tragic outcome that could have been averted but for the inexplicable behavior of Senator Joe Manchin.

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A SCOTS Covid expert has warned getting the deadly disease is "like playing Russian roulette with your health" as restrictions are axed in England.

Professor Devi Sridhar, the Chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, told people that "just because the government says things are okay, doesnt necessarily mean its safe".

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Speaking on Twitter, she encouraged Scots to get the vaccine and to take care of those around them.

She wrote: Happy Monday. Just because the government says things are okay, doesnt necessarily mean its safe.

"Take care of yourself, your loved ones and your community, and remember that younger people can also get seriously ill.

"Getting Covid is like playing Russian roulette with your health.

Spent much of the weekend on calls with scientific advisors from other countries, trying to explain what is happening now in England and the UK and basis for this. Theyre learning from our experiment now on what happens next.

This comes as England axe their Covid restrictions today in what the government is referring to as Freedom Day.

As of today, all legal restrictions on Covid-19 are being removed in England, including nightclubs and gigs being back on.

But Scotland is not following the decision from Westminster, choosing to keep many of the current restrictions in place.

In a tweet yesterday, the First Minister hit out at Sky News for inaccurately reporting that the entire UK would lift their restrictions, which she called unacceptable.

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Not all gambling carries the same risk. The National Lottery can offer multi-million pound jackpots every week because it is incredibly unlikely that you will be the top prize winner, 45,057,474 to 1 for the Lotto and 139,838,160 to 1 for Euromillions. Whereas at the bookies you might get odds of two to one on a football match or the Wimbledon final, where the outcomes are limited and the bookies have a favourite. In a casino, everyone knows that the house always wins, but the house edge varies from game to game, with players far more likely to win in some than in others.

The house edge, also known as the house advantage, refers to the average percentage of profit that the casino or online gambling site makes from a players wager on a game, whether that is on roulette, slots, or anything else. In physical casinos the edge comes from the format of the game, such as on the roulette wheel having either one or two zeros, so that it is just slightly less than a 50/50 chance that the ball lands on black or red. To mimic these odds digitally, online casinos will use random number generators (RNGs), with the best UK online casino operators using verifiable and uniformly distributed number generators as described the the Gambling Commission.

So which casino games offer the lowest house edge and give you the best chance of winning?

Blackjack, also known as 21 or Vingt-et-un is one of the most popular classic casino games and also offers the lowest house edge of any game at just 0.72 per cent when playing the optimal card strategy. Getting a blackjack, where a players cards add up to 21, pays out 3:2, whilst the insurance pays 2:1, and the other 1:1.

Each variation of blackjack, such as classic, Atlantic City, or Spanish 21, varies slightly in its house edge, but it should be noted that Pontoon actually offers an even lower house edge of between 0.34 and 0.62 per cent depending on the players strategy.

Baccarat is another classic casino game and perhaps best known as James Bonds favourite, with 007 playing the game in a number of the hit movies over the last fifty years. It is a game where the banker generally has an advantage and pay 0.95:1, with the house charging a five per cent commission on banker winning hands, whilst the payout for the players hand is 1:1, or on the rare occasion it is a tie the payout is 8:1.

Baccarat is also a game with a razor thin edge for the house at just 1.06 per cent for the bankers hand or 1.24 per cent for the players in a traditional game. However, it is worth noting that the house edge varies significantly from game to game, with some online casinos taking an advantage of up to 12 or 14 per cent, so it is important to know the rules before placing a wager.

Roulette is one of the oldest casino table games and continues to be one of the most popular at casinos around the world due to its simplicity and odds of winning. There are a number of roulette variations offered by casinos, but the two most popular today American roulette and European roulette, which each offer differing house edges.

American roulette is the most widely played style in Las Vegas but it actually offers the worst odds for players, with a house edge of 5.26 per cent. The variation is down to the extra 00 pocket added next to the zero pocket on the roulette wheel, which reduces the odds of winning as this pocket is neither red or black, nor even or odd. Learning how to play roulette and win will reduce the house edge, but European roulette will always offers better odds.

European roulette, which is more commonly played in Asia and Europe, only has a single zero pocket, improving the odds of a player winning their bet and bringing the house edge down to 2.7 per cent. In most other respects the game is the same as the American style where players can bet on red or black, odd or even, or a specific number, with higher odds for the more unlikely outcomes.

Some casinos, most commonly in France, will offer even better roulette odds and reduce the house edge further by introducing the La Partage (Sharing) rule. This gives the player the opportunity to recover half their stake after a spin of zero if their bet was even odds, such as red or black, odd or even. Instead of La Partage, some casinos may offer En Prison rules, where instead of getting back half their stake, a player previous bet remains on the table for the next spin the bet in effect kept in prison.

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Corey Pronman grades how the team performed at the 2021 NHL Draft, and details what to expect from the prospects and how they fit into the farm system.

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2021 Draft Grade: B+

Dallas did a lot of things I liked this weekend. Wyatt Johnston could be a top-two-line center. I think Logan Stankoven is a good player, and Artem Grushnikov has the potential to be a good player. I liked some of the Stars mid-to-late-round picks in Ayrton Martino, Conner Roulette, Jack Bar and Albert Sjoberg; but Justin Ertel was high for me. I can see Dallas getting one really good player from this class, the possibility for two; and possibly two or three regular NHL players.

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Wyatt Johnston, C (No. 23): Johnston didnt get a season last year but was a top-three-line center for Canada at the U18s. Johnston didnt get power-play time there, but he is a skilled forward who can make plays and he kept seeing his ice time go up as the event went along. This built off a strong underage season. He has great in-tight hands, showing the ability to beat defenders one-on-one and move pucks through small areas. Johnston can create chances under pressure and has the ability to run a power play off the flank. He isnt a perimeter player, though. He attacks the hard areas of the ice, shows good second efforts going for loose pucks and is a responsible defensive center. Johnston has legitimately grown in the past season, going from 5-foot-11 to 6-1. He lacks NHL quickness, though, in his skating. In a sentence, Johnston projects as a second-line center.

Pronmans thoughts: Johnston is a player Im a big fan of and I have really loved his development over the past two seasons.

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Call it an audition, tryout, job interview or all three. That's what the last 12 months have been about for 18-year-old NHL prospects.

It is their first year of eligibility to be selected in the NHL Entry Draft July 23 and 24. Players in the Western Hockey League are keenly aware of the scrutiny during their draft years. Over the past two NHL Drafts, the WHL leads all amateur development leagues with 56 players selected.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Olen Zellweger and Seattle Thunderbirds winger Conner Roulette are two such players. The pair are the highest ranked-and most likely to be drafted-prospects from the WHL's U.S. Division. Their big moments are coming up in two weeks.

Both knew the importance of this season and that it could ultimately set them down a path towards their pro hockey dreams. Last summer, Roulette found out he was rated as an "A"prospect - indicating a potential first or early second round pick -- by NHL Central Scouting while Zellweger received a "C" ranking to indicate a possible selection in Rounds 4 to 7.

It put them both on notice. The NHL would be watching.

Adding to the pressure was the uncertainty of the season. The WHL was slated to begin in September but protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it back several times before finally settling on a March start date with a limited 24-game season.

"It was really nerve-wracking to be honest," Zellweger says. "It was such a great opportunity for us to even get a season this year. I'm just grateful that I got to play and players around the league got to play. That was good for us."

With the pressure of a draft year already in place, the shortened season just added to it.

There was a small window to give NHL scouts a good impression. Have a bad week and that could impact your draft stock. The players were aware but tried not to let pressure seep into their play on the ice.

"You've got to go out there and play your best," Roulette says. "It's just 24 games but in the end, you know, it's just kind of a regular season when it comes to the feeling of always wanting to be your best."

Both players put their best foot forward.

Roulette required a couple games to adjust, but then heated up. He played on Seattle's top line and ended with six goals and six assists for 12 points over 11 games. Zellweger took advantage of opportunity for an elevated role on Everett's blue line and ended up with a pair of goals and 11 assists in 11 games.

"I think I really took a lot of good strides forward and I think that'll be a good base for me, leading into next year," Zellweger says. "Obviously I think I earned quite a bit of trust from the coaching staff."

The two, who play on rival teams in the U.S. Division, only appeared in 11 league games because both were selected to represent Canada at the IIHF U18 World Championships in the Dallas area (Frisco and Plano), which caused them to miss the remainder of the WHL campaign.

Leaving their WHL teams was hard but worth it as Canada won the gold medal. Roulette scored a pair of goals playing in an unfamiliar fourth-line role. He also gained some experience killing penalties, something he had not done since U14 hockey.

Zellweger quickly became a mainstay on Canada's powerplay unit. He finished the the seven-game tournament with eight points and a rising index on his draft stock.

Both players say it was an honor to represent their home country, but the tournament provided a premium chance to be seen by NHL scouts and leave more good impressions. Going through the season the players are aware scouts were in the WHL arenas to watch games and that draft rankings were being published online.

It's a distraction that has to be ignored. In Texas, it was hard not to notice an arena filled with NHL scouts from every team. If you start worrying about what those scouts think, it can quickly and easily affect how you play.

"It's just a game of hockey," Roulette says about blocking out thoughts of scouts in the stands. "It was the first time in a while that we had a crowd of fans, then it turned out to be all scouts. It's not too crazy because you're playing a game and the focus is on what's going on around the ice. The focus was on your game."

NHL scouts spend a good deal of time watching the draft-eligible players. In a normal regular season, you can find them occupying their preferred corner seats at both the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent and Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett (both to be sites this fall for Kraken preseason games. The scouts were there again during the shortened season and the players were aware.

Scouts not only watch the play on the ice, but they go deeper into assessing a players NHL potential. That includes one-on-one interviews with the players, coaches, billet families who host junior players and even teachers in some cases.

When the season ended in June, the scrutiny carried on. Both players continued to hear from NHL scouts. Many Zoom calls were conducted.

"The first team you talk to, you get really excited," Roulette says. "You're kind of fanboying over it. Then once it gets normal, you start taking it as a job, as a professional."

Scouts talk hockey with prospects. But the questions quickly get into other topics such as family and motivation. NHL teams want to get to know the personalities and mindsets of any prospect they might draft.

"One team asked me what percentage of my ability is just natural talent versus hard work," says Zellweger, who added he had also talked to the Kraken. "I thought that was a different one. I don't think I really heard stuff like that before."

Neither player is taking it easy this summer. Roulette is spending his summer in Vancouver working out with a number of pro and WHL players. Zellweger has stayed closer to his home in Alberta and on the ice in a similar fitness camp.

Both Roulette and Zellweger are set to return to Seattle and Everett this coming season.

"For me, this is a really important time," Zellweger says. "I think last offseason was really good for me. This year I want to continue to work on my off ice and my strength in the gym ... I think it'll be really beneficial to me, leading into this season."

Draft day can turn hockey players into a nervous mess as they wait to hear their name called by an NHL team. Like last year, this year's draft will be conducted virtually and broadcast live from NHL Network studios in Secaucus, NJ.

The first round will be 5 p.m. July 23, airing on ESPN2 and Sportsnet. Rounds 2 to 7 start July 24 at 8 a.m. on NHL Network

Roulette says he'll be watching with his family in Winnipeg. He's guessing they'll plan something big. Zellweger will be with his family in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, watching and maybe pacing nervously.

"I like to say now I'd be pretty calm but, you know, I'm not there yet," Zellweger says. "I honestly don't know right now."

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Roulette comes in multiple variations, including the American, European, and French versions. As the name implies, American Roulette is the most common variation in the United States.

Unfortunately, it also features the worst odds among the bunch. It carries a 5.26% house edge, which isnt very good for a table game.

European Roulette is more reasonable than the American version. It has a 2.70% house advantage, which ranks around the middle of all table games.

If youre looking for the best chance to win with this game, then you cant do any better than French Roulette. It boasts a 1.35% house edge, making it one of the highest-paying casino games overall.

Is the French variation available in US casinos, though? The following guide discusses more on this game along with how and where you can find it in in the United States.

The characteristics of all three roulette games mentioned above include:

French Roulette is special because it features the combination of the European wheel and la partage rule. The latter is what sets this version apart from European Roulette.

La partage applies to any even-money bet. It gives half of your wager back when the ball lands on zero.

Heres an example of la partage in action:

French Roulette is akin to an improved version of European Roulette that offers 50% cashback. Youll receive half of your losses back whenever the ball lands on zero. All you need to do is stick with even-money bets.

As the name implies, French Roulette got its start in French casinos. Not surprisingly, its still available in France more than any other country.

However, this game has also spread to surrounding countries. Certain casinos in Germany, Italy, and Monte Carlo also offer of the French variation.

Of course, French Roulette is available beyond Western Europe too. Its primarily concentrated, though, in France and the surrounding region.

The United States has never been a friendly place for roulette players. In fact, a triple zero wheel used to be common decades ago. It features an atrocious 7.89% house advantage.

Luckily, the triple zero wheel isnt very common in the US today. However, American wheels are still in abundance across the country.

The main reason why is simply because people are still willing to play this game. Whether theyre unaware of the 5.26% house edge or just dont care, they keep putting money on the American wheel.

With that said, US casinos dont feel the need to offer European Roulette and especially French Roulette. They draw enough gamblers even without offering more favorable odds.

French Roulette may not be common in US land-based casinos. Nevertheless, its still available in limited capacity.

You must head to Las Vegas in order to find this game. Certain casinos in Sin City provide French Roulette.

Here are the casinos that offer this variation (labeled Euro) based on a recent Vegas roulette survey:

All things being equal, you definitely want to play French Roulette over the American or European versions. However, all things arent exactly equal when it comes to this game.

All of the casinos mentioned above feature really high French stakes. If youre not up for risking $50 or $100 per spin, then you may want to avoid this game.

Heres a look at how much higher your theoretical losses will be with high-stakes French roulette versus low-stakes American and European games:

A low house edge cant counteract having to bet much more per spin. If youre dealing with a small bankroll, then youll want to skip Vegas French Roulette.

As to whether or not you should play French Roulette, much depends upon your bankroll. If youre a high-stakes gambler, you may have no trouble with risking $50 or $100 per spin.

Youre actually better off playing French Roulette in this instance. You have a stronger chance to win with this game versus many others.

Assuming you dont have a lot of money to play roulette with, then youre taking a big chance. No US casino allows you to play low-stakes French Roulette.

Any casino with this game requires you to bet at least $50 or more. The majority require a $100 minimum wager.

The other concern here is the travel time and cost. You do have to visit Las Vegas in order to play this game in American land-based casinos.

If youre just an average gambler, I certainly wouldnt recommend traveling to Vegas just for French Roulette. The theoretical losses you save by playing this game will easily be offset by the trip costs.

I only recommend visiting Vegas just for this game if youre a high roller who takes frequent gambling trips anyways. Assuming you visit Sin City, then youll be able to bet big on one of the highest-paying games.

Provided you fall into the majority, youre probably looking to play roulette for low limits. You may even be especially interested in finding low-stakes French tables.

The good news is that you can enjoy online French Roulette for extremely cheap stakes. Certain gaming sites let you play this game for just $1 per spin.

Real Time Gaming (RTG) is the one software provider that Im aware of which:

Microgaming also offers the French variation. However, Microgaming casinos havent been available to Americans since 2006.

Only found in a few Vegas casinos, French Roulette isnt very in the US. The few games that are found in American casinos feature really high stakes.

Treasure Island offers the lowest French limits at $50. Every other Vegas casino requires between a $100 and $300 minimum bet for the French variation.

Your theoretical losses will be higher at these stakes, even when considering the low 1.35% house edge. With that said, you really need to be a high-stakes player to even benefit from US French roulette games.

Assuming you still want to enjoy this game, then certain online software providers offer it. RTG is the one US-facing software developer that offers online French Roulette.

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