Despite claims by some to be able to beat the game of roulette, there is no definitive strategy. Nonetheless, it is important to understand the game and its rules.

The roulette wheel consists of a spinning disc with compartments that are alternately red and black and numbered 1 to 36. There is a second green compartment marked 0 on American wheels.

Origin

The exact origin of roullete is unknown but there are a number of theories. One is that it was invented in 1655 by French mathematician Blaise Pascal as part of his attempt to produce the first perpetual motion machine. Another theory is that it was derived from the older games hoca and portique, which were popular with the French aristocracy in the 18th century. The modern roulette wheel and layout were introduced in Paris in 1796.