History of Roulette

Roulette is originally a French Word. It means “small wheel”. There are many interesting versions regarding the origin if this popular casino game.

One legend points the origin of Roulette to a scientific background. The legendary scientist, Blaise Pascal, was studying perpetual motion. He constructed a device in the form of a big wheel to carry out his experiments. One of Pascal’s friends suggested the use of the wheel for gambling.

There is another version of the origin of roulette. Francois Blanc was among the pioneers who founded the first casinos in Monte Carlo. The legend goes that he had sold this soul to the devil to know the secret of Roulette. If you want to verify this, try summing up all the numbers on the wheel. You will be surprised with your discovery – the sum is 666.

Roulette was modified in Paris in 1765. It’s this modified version that we see today. The French emigrants introduced Roulette to USA. The first American casino was launched in New Orleans in 1800. Today, there is a Roulette wheel in every casino. It is an extremely popular casino game.