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What is a Roulette Wheel?

If you've seen the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune", you already have a good idea of what a roulette wheel is and what it looks like. Although it's quite similar to the wheel in this game show, a roulette wheel has numbered pockets instead of slots labeled with varying amounts of cash prizes. These red and black pockets are labeled with numbers 1-37 (or 38), not in numerical order.

Roulette History

As the popularity of Roulette continues to grow; many people are starting to wonder about the humble beginnings of this great game. Well, roulette was first introduced to the people of France in the 18th century. The game was said to be based on a number of English wheel games, combined with an Italian board game. In the early 19th century, the game spread like wildfire to the United States, and the roulette wheel was altered to include a double zero pocket. This captivating roulette wheel proceeded to become the centerpiece of one of the most popular casino games worldwide.

How the Roulette Wheel Works

All you need to do to understand how a roulette wheel works is to take a look at one in any online casino. You'll see a large wheel surrounded with numbered red and black slots. After players place their bets and pick their numbers, the dealer (or computer software!) gives this wheel a spin and sends a ball rolling around the wheel in the opposite direction. As the roulette wheel slows down, the ball falls into one of the numbered slots.

If you'd like to give this thrilling wheel a spin, read up on the rules of casino Roulette. Then get ready to place your bets and watch the roulette wheel spin 'till you win.

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