Roulette is among the group of casino
games that do not necessarily require experience,
skillfulness or a specific strategy. Actually, the success
in Roulette depends entirely on luck. It is by far one of
the trendiest and exhilarating gambling adventures, played
by almost all players from across the globe and contributes
to a large chunk of profit returns for all world casinos.
Describe as the world’s famous odds game, Roulette has its
origins from France, similar to its name- which when
translated into English means "small wheel". The first
version was designed by Blaise Pascal in the seventeenth
century, when a blend of multiple English and Italian gaming
activities led to the advent of the roulette wheel. Its
present version has been on the cards since 1796. After
that, in the mid 18th century, the German government banned
gaming and the Blancs, responsible for introducing the
single 0 version, opted to relocate to Monte Carlo.
Henceforth, the roulette started to thrive and expanded
across Europe and the US in the nineteenth century and
subsequently subjugated the world.
The roulette comprises of a wheel that is positioned on a
table and consists of 37 or 38 (American layout) colored
pockets. These pockets stand for 36 red or black-colored
numbers as well as a green-colored 0 number. The American
roulette contains the double-zero which is referred to as
house edge. The house edge is essentially the benefit of the
casino over the player with regards to odds or the amount
lost by a player for any placed bet.
The American version is the trendier one and is available in
most casinos across the world while the French version is
popular in Monte Carlo. The game happens in the ensuing
manner: the dealer rotates the wheel in a single direction
whereas the ball in the reverse direction. Eventually, the
ball falls into any of the pockets, establishing the winning
color or number. Bets are placed prior to launching of the
ball into action and are placed on a winning color or
several color combinations, the winning number or multiple
numbers. There are several types of bets on hand like inside
bets which includes split, straight, street, six line,
corner, basket, trio and top line whereas outside bets
comprise of black or red, odd or even, 1- 18, 19-36, dozen,
column as well as snake bets.
Arguably one of the most popular and fun casino games, the
roulette guarantees the ultimate betting rush, which
consists of a blend of thrill, drive, anticipation and
winning sensation.