Royale Energy Funds 8-K Company Earns $1 Million In 2ND Quarter

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

August 5, 2010

ROYALE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California	0-22750	33-02224120
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1500

San Diego, California 92108

(Address of principal executive office)

Issuer's telephone number:  (619) 881-2800

Section 2   Financial Information

Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 5, 2010, Royale Energy released the attached press release reporting earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Section 9   Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1  Press Release

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ROYALE ENERGY, INC.
Date:           August 5, 2010	/s/ Stephen M. Hosmer
	Stephen M. Hosmer, Co-President, Co-Chief Executive Officer and        Chief Financial Officer