History

The 17th Century French mathematician Blaise Pascal invented the Roulette. The word roulette is French means "little wheel." The first evidence of a spinning wheel and a ball being used for the purposes of gambling was noted in England in 1720. It was called Roly Poly and was played by members of the upper class including noblemen and royalty. The first modern roulette wheel was used in a Paris casino in 1796. This game arrived in the U.S. in the early 1800s. The game became really popular during the18th century, thanks to Prince Charles of Monaco. He thought it would help an economy that was really struggling at that time. In 1842, Francois and Luis Blanc established the first casinos in Monte Carlo. In the United States a double ‘0’ is added for an even 38 numbers on the wheel. The development of roulette varies slightly between the American and European versions. Online Roulette as we know it today first surfaced on the Internet in the mid-1990s. Undoubtedly, the game today is as popular among players online as it is in land-based casinos.

Rules

The roulette wheel has 37 slots representing 36 numbers and one zero, but in USA most roulette wheels have 2 zero and therefore 38 slots. The numbers are alternately colored red and black with ‘0’ and ‘00’ green. Each player buys in a different colored chip so their bets don’t get mixed up. When you win, you can exchange back the colored chips with cash chips. Playing online roulette is very easy. You just need to make several clicks of the mouse to choose the game options. Players bet against the casino by placing wagers on number and color combinations that appear on a wheel. The small white ball inside the wheel spins in the opposite direction. When the ball rests in one of the wheel’s pocket, the croupier announces the winning number and reconciles all roulette bets. On a single zero roulette table the house advantage is 2.7%, on a double zero roulette table the house advantage is 5.25%. The only major difference between European and American roulette game is the ‘00’slot.

The only way to win on ‘0’ or ’00’ is to bet directly on those numbers. Online casino games of roulette are divided into two distinct categories: inside and outside bets. Outside bets have better odds of winning, but it will give you a lower payout. Inside bets- you have a much smaller chance of winning, but the payout is much larger if you win. You can start playing with free online roulettes. It would help you to understand this game. When you feel enough to start with real money, you just need to find the best online casino site for you.