History Of Roulette Games

The history of roulette traces back to seventeenth century. It was created in France since the word “roulette” is in fact French and means “small wheel”. Many researchers insist that the roulette actually originated in China and then gained European countries later as the connections between Dominican and Chinese monks became steady. According to other stories in the history of roulette the game originated in Europe because ancient Romans enjoyed the games where wheel was applied. According to the most popular thought the idea of roulette game was suggested by famous religious philosopher, and physicist, mathematician, and scientist Blaise Pascal who was obsessed with the invention of a perpetual motion device. To be precise the roulette game is the result of the tries to bring to life the dream of this extraordinary machine. Some researches claim that it is a pretty story.

As the history of roulette game states the initial similar to the these days’ version of the game appeared in 1720 and got the name "roly-poly". In fact this game was banned in 1739 by English law. Without regard to law it was soon recovered but got another name "Even-Odd". During the next 50 years the roulette had been changing, and developing, improving until it turned into the modern variant. The first up to date roulette wheel was established in Paris casinos in 1796. A little bit later the roulette appeared in the USA. However, in North America the roulette didn’t win such recognition like in European countries since American gamblers were offered the double zero roulette variant.

In 1842 players Louis and Francois Blanc made the single zero roulette variation. Back then gambling was not legal in France so roulette game was spread mostly in German where it was amazingly fashionable. “En prison” rule was the second point which added to fame of roulette. “En prison” rule permitted to minimize the house advantage and hence to increase the players’ possibilities. “En prison” option appeared to be a regular one only in European gambling halls while American gamblers were still suffering from greedy casino proprietors.

It is possible to speak about a new era in the history of roulette when in the 1800’s roulette game occurred in Monaco thanks to Prince Charles who decided to try this kind of amusement in the country where casinos were not popular. When gambling was prohibited in Germany all roulette fans could go to Monte Carlo to challenge their gaming talents. Later Louis Blanc together with Prince Charles III founded their own casino which now is a golden standard in casino world. Louis Blanc wanted to draw rich class of society to Monte Carlo and he persuaded authorities to construct new railways to the city. He managed to bring to life his dream and subsequently gambling halls became legally permitted in France.

Roulette game lost its recognition after World War the Second when the gamblers get more interested in the craps and blackjack games cause they were believed to be easy. Yet game of roulette is still enjoyed in different cultures. It is impossible to imagine casino hall without roulette wheel.