The game of roulette is a simple one that relies on chance, which makes it exciting for players. To begin with, the table must be cleared of losing wagers before players can place their chips.
Players can choose from inside bets (single numbers and small groups of numbers) or outside bets (large groups of numbers). Each type of bet offers a different payout.
Origin
There is no consensus on where roulette originated. However, some believe that it was invented by a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal in the 17th century. He was working on a machine to create a perpetual motion machine and inadvertently created the roulette wheel. Others believe that it was derived from a game called Biribi, which was popular in the United Kingdom in the early 18th century.
Regardless of its origin, it is clear that roulette was played in Paris casinos by the late 18th century. Its earliest wheels had both single and double zero pockets, which were marked with red and black slots. These wheels were used for all types of bets, including even and odd. It was also known as hoca and portique.