Roulette is a game of chance played on a revolving wheel with 36 numbers and a zero (or double zero on some American tables). It requires no specialized skills to play and there are no betting systems that can improve your odds.
To start playing, give the dealer at the table your money and ask for “colour.” They will then hand you chips worth a denomination you’ve designated.
Origins
The origins of roulette are not very clear, and it’s difficult to determine the precise date on which it was first played. Many fanciful stories have been told about its invention, with some historians believing that 17th-century French mathematician Blaise Pascal invented the game in 1655 as part of his efforts to produce the world’s first perpetual motion machine. Other sources claim that it was developed in France by Dominican monks at the end of the 18th century as a means of entertainment inside their monasteries. Others suggest that it may have evolved from older games such as portique, hoca, bassette, and the even-odd board game biribi.
Whatever the case, it’s clear that roullete came from Europe and was eventually brought to America along with other European elements as more and more French migrants moved into the United States.