History of Roulette

What is the history of Roulette?

The history of Roulette is somewhat of a mystery. It’s widely believed to have been invented by a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal, at some point in the 17^th century.

However, history shows us that many other ancient civilizations were playing games, which had similarities to Roulette.

In Ancient Rome, commanders would let their soldiers take part in gambling games to boost morale. Many games would involve spinning a shield or a chariot wheel, which is why some believe that this is where the game was invented.

It’s the French that must take the credit for the game that we know and love today. The name gives us the biggest clue. When translated, it means ‘little wheel’.

What are the key points in Roulette history?

1796 – Roulette starts to appear at gambling houses in France

1842 – The first single zero Roulette game is introduced in Germany

1863 – The Monte Carlo Casino Resort is established

1994 – Microgaming creates its first online casino

What is Roulette now?

Roulette is one of the most popular casino games around and is a staple both online and in real-life casinos. The game is also easy to play and understand, which is just one of the many reasons it’s loved by players.

Today, there are many forms of Roulette, some of which offer higher win potential than the original games. Lightning Roulette is one of those games and can offer wins of up to 500x your stake, compared to traditional Roulette, where the highest payout is 35x.

How do you play Roulette?

Roulette games are one of the easiest casino games to play. If you’re new to the game, here’s what you need to know:

·         The game is played on a wheel with 37 segments numbered zero to 36.

·         The wheel is spun and a ball is dropped into play

·         The aim of the game is to predict which numbered segment the ball will land on.

Aside from predicting the segment, there are many other types of bets, all of which come with different payouts:

·         Red or black

·         Odd or Even

·         Corners

·         Thirds

Don’t forget, all our live Roulette games will have detailed guides on how to play. And you can find out about all the different types in our online roulette guide.