Roulette is a game of chance that relies on luck. It involves a fixed number of chips, a rotating wheel, and a specialized table. Each player gets a colored chip with the denomination they want to assign it.

A good way to improve your chances of winning is to place outside bets, which have higher payout rates. This will not lower the house edge, but it will help you play safely and responsibly.

Origin

The exact origin of roulette is not known. However, there are a number of theories. One is that it was invented by the French mathematician Blaise Pascal in the 17th century as he experimented with creating a perpetual motion machine. Another theory is that it evolved from older games such as hoca and portique. It then spread to gambling houses throughout Europe.

The modern game of roulette is believed to have been first introduced in Paris in the late 18th century. It was popular among the upper crust of French society and was widely played in gambling houses and casinos. Roulette wheels at this time used a red background for the single zero and a black background for the double zero. This version of the game is still played today.

Bets

The payouts on roullete depend on the bets you make. There are some special bets that pay out a lot more than others. For example, a Voisins bet covers 17 numbers and costs 9 chips but pays out at between 1 to 1 and 2 to 1. There are also several outside bets that offer lower payouts, such as the line bet (also known as sixline bet or sixain in French). This type of bet places your chip(s) to straddle a line between two numbers on the layout.