When playing roulette, it is important to choose a table within your budget. Each roulette table carries a placard with the minimum and maximum bets allowed. Choose a bet type that suits your budget, such as inside bets.
After you have given the dealer your money, she will give you coloured chips of the denomination you have designated. Each player gets a different color to distinguish them from other players.
Origin
There are several fanciful stories about the origin of roulette, but it is generally agreed that the game originated in France in the early 18th century. It was probably based on the French board games hoca and portique and a variant of the Italian game biribi. Its name, which means ‘little wheel’, also points to its French heritage. Other tales suggest that the game was invented by a 17th-century French mathematician, Blaise Pascal, or by a Dominican monk. It was then exported to England where it gained popularity among gamblers. During this period it was known as ‘Roly Poly’ and ‘Ace of Hearts’.
Variations
There are several variations of the game, but the basic rules and payouts are the same. The most popular variation is European roulette, which uses a wheel with one zero and offers different betting options. It also has a special rule known as La Partage, which gives players half their wager back if they place an even money bet and the ball lands in a 0. Other variations include Double Action Roulette, which uses two concentric rings on a wheel and provides players with more betting options.