Useful Roulette Trivia

The game of roulette has been in existence since the 18th century. Over the years, it has gained popularity for the excitement and profit it brings. Here we will focus on some information that has highlighted the history of roulette.

The invention of the game of roulette by Blaise Pascal was actually accidental. His aim was to develop a perpetual motion device but wound up developing the roulette wheel, which turned out be a good invention after all.

Long before the double zero slot was added in American roulette wheels, there was only one slot for the single zero in the layout of the wheel. However, when the game found its way to the United States of America, casino operators in the country recognized that they were not getting much of an advantage and so it was there that they decided to add the double zero slot on the roulette wheel.

In addition, Francois Blanc was credited for adding the original single zero slot in roulette. Aside from that, he was also charged for establishing the pioneer casino in Monte Carlo. It was believed that Blanc made a pact with the devil in order to unlock the secrets of roulette. This fact can be proven by the roulette wheel itself: If you total all the numbers in the roulette wheel, you will end up with a sum of 666, the number of the devil.

When betting, avoid placing your wager on the fifth row because statistically this is the worst position to make a bet as it has the least chance of winning.

Moreover, one of the most remarkable wins in roulette was from an Englishman named Ashley Revel. In 2004, he sold all his properties and played roulette in a Las Vegas Casino. He wagered the entire amount of his possessions, worth $135, 300, on a double or nothing bet. He picked red and the ball landed on it. He won twice the amount of his money.

That same year, three individuals allegedly won more than 1,000,000 British Pounds through illegal means in a London casino. The casino claimed that the group used cellular phones and laser technology to be able to predict where the ball will land. The casino brought the issue to the court and the decision did not favor them. The group did not lose their winnings.

Roulette has been depicted in some big screen flicks. The most popular was in the James Bond movie 'Diamonds are Forever' and Casablanca where the lead character Rick rigged the roulette wheel in order for his poor client to win big and flee to America.

These are just some events that added color to the history and existence of roulette.