Roulette is a game of chance, in which a small ball will eventually land on one of the numbers. Players place chips on a table until the croupier (dealer) says no more bets. The dealer will then give the player coloured chips with the same value as their bet.
Each roulette table carries a placard showing the minimum and maximum bets allowed. It is important to choose a table that fits your budget.
Origin
The origin of roullete is a bit of a mystery. There are several theories about where it came from, but none of them have been proven. The most common theory is that it was invented by a French scientist, Blaise Pascal, in the 17th century as part of his quest to create a perpetual motion machine. There are also some historical records of a game called biribi, which is thought to be a precursor to roulette.
Another theory is that the game was brought over to America by French immigrants. This may explain why American roulette wheels have red and black zero pockets, while French ones have only a single zero pocket. Other games that could be considered precursors to roullete include portique, hoca, bassette, and roly poly.
Bets
Roulette offers a number of different betting opportunities. These include Outside bets, which pay 2-1, as well as Dozens and Columns, each of which pays 35 to 1. Street bets are also available and cost 9 chips, covering 17 numbers. These bets are considered some of the most risky, but can pay up to 11 to 1 if the player makes a correct roulette prediction. Other types of special bets include Voisins and Neighbours, which each pay around 1 to 1. These bets cover a single number and the two numbers either side of it.
