The Basics of Roulete

A game of chance, roullete involves betting on the number or type of numbers that the ball will land in after the wheel spins. Players place chips on the table correlating to the slot on which they want the ball to land.

You can also bet on the Dozens bet, or a group of 12 numbers. These wagers pay 2-1.

Origin

There is no consensus as to where roulette originated. Some experts believe that it was invented in the 17th century by the French mathematician Blaise Pascal as part of his quest to create a perpetual motion machine. Other theories claim that it was first introduced in China and then brought to Europe by Dominican monks. Regardless of its origin, roulette is believed to have been first played in Paris casinos around 1796. The game was later made famous by Monte Carlo, where it became the mainstay of European gambling venues.

The modern version of the game is played with a revolving wheel marked off in red and black compartments for odd and even numbers as well as one or two zeros. There is also a specialized wheel used for perforating sheets of postage stamps to permit their ready separation.

Bets

There are many different betting options on roullete. Players can choose from a variety of outside bets, including voisins du zero (neighbors of the zero), le tiers du cylindre (the 12 numbers on the opposite side of the wheel to the zero) and le tiers de la cylindre (the three columns). The split bet is one of the riskiest wagers as it increases the initial stake 17 times if it wins. There is also the street bet, which involves placing your chips to straddle the line between two numbers and pays 11-1 if it wins. The six number bet is another popular option that pays 5-1.