Many people have heard stories about a legendary gambler who used a betting system that allowed him to beat the odds in roulette. However, these systems were based on faulty assumptions and were never proven to be reliable.

Regardless of its origin, roulette is a game of chance and luck. Learn about the rules and bet types before playing roullete.

Origin

The game of roulette is a classic in casino floors around the world. Its origin is a little murky but there are several theories. The most common is that it was invented in 17th century France by Blaise Pascal, a French math wizard. He reportedly created it while trying to create a wheel that would demonstrate perpetual motion. Others claim that it was based on English games such as Roly Poly and Even/Odd or an Italian game called Biribi.

The game may have even been influenced by Roman and Greek soldiers, who enjoyed gambling games. They used shields that had symbols on them, and they spun the shield in front of an arrow to see which symbol would land in front of them. There is also speculation that the Chinese influenced the game and that it was brought to France by Dominican monks.