Whether you are playing online or in person, roulette is a game of chance. It is important to understand the odds and bet types to maximize your chances of winning. Start by placing outside bets as they have lower house edges.
A roulette table has a grid with red and black numbers and betting areas. Each area is a different type of bet. Inside bets are placed on specific numbered numbers or small groups of them.
Origin
The origin of roulette is a bit of a mystery. Some people believe that it was invented in the 17th century by French mathematician Blaise Pascal. He was in the midst of an experiment to create a perpetual motion machine when he came up with the idea for roulette. Other historians think that it evolved from older games like portique, hoca, bassette and even-odd, as well as an Italian game called Biribi.
As the game moved across the ocean to America, it took on new features and became a popular gambling game in casinos. It eventually evolved into the American Roulette wheel that has a single-zero pocket. This is also the version of the game that most Americans are familiar with today. It’s not uncommon to see references to European Roulette wheels in the United States, but they usually have a double-zero pocket.
