Roulette is a game of chance that is based on a rotating wheel with numbered pockets. A ball is rolled into one of the pockets. Depending on which number it lands in, the player wins or loses.

The dealer (known as the croupier) will give you colored chips to place on the table. Wait until he says no more bets, then watch as the ball bounces around the wheel.

Origin

There is a lot of speculation about the origins of roulette. Some people believe that it was invented by Blaise Pascal, a 17th-century French mathematician, while others claim that it evolved from earlier games such as portique, hoca, bassette, and even-odd. There are also anecdotal theories that suggest it was introduced to France from China by Dominican monks and later spread throughout Europe as a result of this cultural exchange. Regardless of its exact origin, the game came to prominence in the late 18th century when it appeared in many French casinos and gambling houses. It was at this point that it acquired its modern single-zero wheel and layout. This version is the one most commonly played in modern casinos today.

The word roullete itself is believed to be derived from the Latin rotella, which means “little wheel.” The name probably references its circular layout.

Variations

Although the rules of Roulette remain the same no matter which variation you play, some variations can offer different rewards and increased chances of winning. One such game is Key Bet Roulette, which allows players to increase their betting options by expanding the number of outside and inside bets. This gives players more opportunities to win prizes while offering a fresh perspective on the game. This game also features additional side bets, which can increase the payouts of standard inside and outside bets.

Bets

There are several betting options on roullete, including Street, Split and Line Bets, as well as Outside Bets. These bets are less risky than Inside Bets, but they offer lower payouts if you win. A Split Bet, also known as a cheval in French, involves placing your chip(s) to straddle the line between two numbers on the layout. This bet pays out 17-1 if either number wins. The Line Bet (or sixain in French) works the same way but offers a better payout of 5-1. Then there are the Outside Bets which are based on specific categories of numbers, such as Red or Black.