Roulette is a game of chance that involves spinning a ball into one of 38 compartments on a roulette wheel. The payout for winning bets depends on the type of wager you place.
Choose a table within your budget and purchase chips from the dealer. Each chip represents a different denomination.
Origin
There is much speculation as to the origin of roullete, the game most commonly played in casinos and gambling houses. Some fanciful stories claim that it was invented by 17th century French mathematician Blaise Pascal, while others suggest that it came from the Chinese, transmitted to France by Dominican monks, and then to the rest of Europe. However, the fact is that roulette evolved in the 1700s in France from the earlier games hoca and portique. It is only later that it acquired its modern layout and wheel structure. It is also possible that it was inspired by the ancient Roman chariot race game of biribi.
Bets
There are a variety of betting options in roullete, including so-called outside bets. These are bets placed on a category of numbers rather than on individual ones, and offer a lower payout if you win. They include voisins du zero, jeu zero, and le tiers du cylindre (thirds of the wheel). The Split Bet, also known as a cheval in French, places your chip(s) to straddle the line between two numbers on the layout. This bet pays 17-1 if either number wins.
