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Roulette History
As the name suggests, roulette originated in France where it was first played in the 17 th century. Roulette is French for “small wheel”, pertaining to the small wheel whose spins and stops are what the spectators anticipate. There have been several stories surrounding the development of this game of chance. There were claims it originated in China and brought only to Europe by Dominican monks in the course of trading with the Chinese. Other stories, some bizarre and unfounded, have come up. But amidst all this, how did this game develop? Keep reading to find out the history of this popular casino game. |
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