Roulette is a casino game that has many different types of bets. These bets range from individual numbers to large groups of numbers. They also differ in their odds and payouts.
Unlike craps, roulette has a relatively low house edge. However, it still has its fair share of losing bets.
Origins
The modern game of roullete is most likely to have evolved in the 17th or 18th century France. It is a wheel of 38 (or on European/Latin American tables 37) divisions on which players bet by placing chips in designated positions. Many websites with a summary history of roulette will mention supposed ancestors such as the English games Roly Poly, Reiner and Ace of hearts and Italian games Hoca and Biribi but in reality the modern game is a result of gradual modification rather than some sort of eureka moment by a French mathematician.
It is also believed that Roman soldiers played a game similar to roullete, which involved spinning shields that had symbols on them. However, this cannot be proven. The most accepted theory is that the game was invented by the French physicist Blaise Pascal as part of his attempt to produce a perpetual motion machine.
Variations
Roulette games offer a variety of options to suit different player preferences. For instance, some variants are designed for inexperienced players by offering fewer betting options and lower payout rates. Other variants, such as double ball roulette, use a real wheel and a static marker to determine the winning number. Other variations include Lighting Roulette, a game from Evolution Gaming that relies on multipliers to deliver high payouts. Meanwhile, Triple Bonus Spin Roulette from IGT features a bonus game that offers payouts of up to 1:12,000 for a straight bonus win. In addition to these variations, players can also choose from a variety of betting layouts and styles. For example, some games feature an authentic wheel that includes two rings and a zero pocket. The pockets are arranged in groups of alternate colors.
