Roulette is a game of chance. It is not a skill-based game, and there are no betting systems that can overcome the house edge.

A standard Roulette wheel has numbered sections ranging from 1 to 36, with alternately red and black pockets and an extra green area labelled 00. American tables also have a double zero, which increases the house edge.

Origin

Various fanciful stories exist about the origins of roullete, which is one of the most popular games in casinos and gambling establishments. Some claim it was invented in the 17th century by French physicist Blaise Pascal as part of his attempts to create a machine for perpetual motion, while others suggest it was derived from a French game called Roly-Poly or even from Chinese games transmitted to France by Dominican monks. However, most agree that the roulette cylinder was first introduced in its modern form about 1760 and that the game originated in Europe. It then quickly gained popularity around the world.

Variations

The variations of roulette vary in terms of betting options and payouts. For example, some variants offer lower payouts than the standard ones. In addition, some variants also use different wheels. For example, some use a 13-pocket wheel instead of a traditional 37-pocket one. Other differences include the layout and rules, which differ between the various games. For instance, French roulette retains the European rules of ‘En prison’ and ‘La Partage’ but has two additional rules, which increase the player’s winning potential. Moreover, it also has a unique zero pocket, which is positioned in the center of the wheel. Other variations of the game include Lightning Roulette, which offers multipliers up to 500x your bet, and Triple Bonus Spin Roulette, a game from IGT that pays out up to 1:12,000 for a straight bonus win.