The history of roulette dates back to 18th century France, where mathematician Blaise Pascal is often credited with inventing the primitive version while attempting to create a perpetual motion machine.
Early roulette wheels featured both a single zero and double zero pockets, which was brought to America by European immigrants and evolved into the American version with higher house edge.
The modern European roulette wheel with single zero was developed in 1842 by French brothers François and Louis Blanc, who introduced it in Germany before it gained popularity across Monte Carlo casinos.
Today, roulette remains one of the most iconic casino games worldwide, available in both land-based establishments and online platforms with various betting options and strategies. |
