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Roulette: it's that game where you see a table surrounded by people alternately cheering or groaning, or waiting with baited breath for that little ball to slip into the right pocket. It's a curious game with a history somewhat shrouded in mystery and legend. What is known for sure is that the word 'Roulette' is a French word meaning 'little wheel'. This term is fairly self explanatory and clearly refers to the fact that Roulette is played with a small spinning wheel.

Some legends about Roulette include notions of devil worshiping; apparently a casino owner named Francois Blanc sold his soul to the devil in return for the inspiration that became Roulette. The dubious proof of this theory is the fact that when added, the numbers on the Roulette wheel total 666.

Other theories include the idea that Blaise Pascal, who was a mathematician, invented the wheel in order to help with his work on probability. A less intellectually inclined friend of his then suggested it could be used for gambling, and an obsession was born.

The first commercially used Roulette wheel appears to have been used in 1796 in a Paris Casino. The idea was introduced to America, where it was tweaked slightly and an extra pocket was added to the wheel to increase the odds of the house winning.

Therefore, if you can find a European Roulette wheel, you're on the right track already. Other smart ways to play Roulette include betting on even money bets, for example betting on red or black. The less risky your bet, the more likely you are to win. You may not be winning big, but you won't be loosing big either.

If you want to enjoy a night of Roulette, do try not to put large amounts of money on single spins. Your night can be over very quickly indeed if you take this option, and though you might enjoy the temporary rush, a few hours at the casino with no money is no fun at all.

Remember too, that Roulette is purely about chance, you never know where that little white ball is going to land. No one but that fickle lady luck holds control of your fate, so enjoy the ride and try not to take it too seriously. This isn't a skill based game, so you can afford to get a few drinks under your belt and relax, just as long as you remember that slow and steady wins the race in Roulette, or at least doesn't go home without his shirt at any rate.