Roulette is a casino game played with a spinning wheel and betting. There are many different types of bets, each with its own payouts and odds.
You can play roullete online or at a physical casino. The most popular version is European roulette, which features a single zero and brings the house edge down to 2.7%.
Origin
Although there are several fanciful stories about the origin of roulette, it is most likely that it was developed in France around 1790 from the earlier games hoca and portique. The game is also believed to have been brought to Europe by Dominican monks from China, where it was adapted with minor modifications. Blaise Pascal is also often credited with the invention of roulette, but primitive versions of the game were known long before he was born.
Bets
There are many different betting opportunities on the roulette table. These can be split into two categories – inside and outside. Inside bets are placed on a single number or a group of numbers and offer lower winning odds than their outside counterparts. However, they have a much higher payout if players make the correct predictions. Some of these bets include Dozens, Columns and Street bets. All of them are clearly marked on the roulette table.