Roulette goes back to ancient Greece when soldiers would spin their shields on the point of their swords and bet on where they would stop.
In Roman times, Caesar played on a chariot wheel that he had installed in the gaming room of his palace. The game as we know it today is of French origin and dates from the early 19th century.
Roulette is an intriguing game that is played throughout the world. The large payoffs that are possible for small wagers always stimulate the interest of the expert as well as the novice player. Different players use different colored chips so the bets are not confused. The value of your chips is determined by the price you pay for them.
Each spin of the wheel provides a multitude of options for the player. A player may bet on single numbers, rows of numbers or on adjacent numbers. A player may also bet on colors and odd or even numbers, among others. A bet on a single number pays 35-to-1, including the 0 and 00. Bets on red or black, odd or even pay 1-to-1, or even money. European-style, or single “0” Roulette, is also offered.
In most cases, the chips you use when playing Roulette are not redeemable by the cashier, nor are they good at any other game. Be sure to exchange your Roulette chips at the table. They have no value in any other section of the casino.
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