The word roulette, is French and means small wheel, however, this does not mean that the game originated from France. In fact, there are many theories of where the game came from. There are some that believe that it originated in China and others think it may have been Rome.

Another theory is that the French scientist, Blaise Pascal, invented the roulette wheel and in 1842, the roulette game was invented by Louis and Francois Blanc. This is the same game that we still play today. The brothers invented the single 0 version of the game and when the game made its way to American, the 00 version was created.

Roulette is also one of the first table games that made its way online, because the game is simple in design. It is now a popular online game and there are also variations of this game that make for interesting play.

Roulette is a game of chance and is where a ball is spun in a numbered wheel. The ball will spin the opposite direction of the wheel. The outcome of roulette is impossible to predict, which makes this game exciting.

The roulette wheel has small pockets on the outside, that are numbered from 1 to 36 and in European roulette, there will also be a 0 space and in American roulette there will be a 0 and a 00.

There are a number of bets that you are able to make in roulette, which includes even money bets which are the bets, you find on the outside of the table and have a 50/50 chance like red or black, odd or even etc. The inside bets are specific number bets, for instance, and your odds on these are generally lower and there are special bets.

Once you have made your preferred bet, the wheel will spin and the ball is dropped into play. The ball and the wheel will then come to a stop and the outcome is shown.

Wins are then evaluated and payouts are given.

Many online games will show hot and cold numbers and bets as well.

European roulette is the most popular roulette game and has 36 pockets there are red and black and numbered from 1 to 36. There is also one green pocket that holds a single 0. In total, there are 37 pockets. The house edge on this game is lower, which is why it is preferred by players.

American roulette also has red and black pockets that are numbered from 1 to 36 and the single 0 on green, but there is an extra green spot, where a double 00 sits. The game then has a 0 and a double 00. This 00 in the American version then increases the house edge.

French roulette is similar to European roulette in terms of the wheel and the number of pockets, however, in this game the house edge can be lowered. In French roulette, there is the La Partage rule, which works in the favour of the player. When the player makes an outside bet or an even money bet like black or red or odd or even and the ball stops on the 0, the player will receive half their bet back.

There are many betting systems that have been created for roulette, which are based on how you bet according to the outcomes. It is a good idea to play with a betting system as this adds more fun to the game and can help to increase your wins.

You should always try and play European roulette as the house edge on this game is better than American roulette as it only has the single 0 space. French roulette is also a good option due to its low house edge.

If you want to make your bankroll last for longer, then it is a good idea to stick to even money bets, which are the outside bets as you have a better chance of winning with these bets.

Always keep in mind that roulette is a game of chance and there is no way to predict the outcome of the game, so make sure that you play with money that you are prepared to lose and don’t chase your losses.