Imagine the wheel spinning rapidly, the small sphere moving fast between the boxes and landing on one of the thirty-seven numbers available. Who win?
The game of roulette is one of the most loved of all, in Italian casinos and in casinos all over the world. Fun, exciting and “fast”, he has always been endowed with a strong capacity for attraction.
The range of interested players is vast and heterogeneous, ranging from youngsters to real veterans.
Whether online or in its physical version, roulette never misses a beat. It has maintained its level of diffusion and appreciation for many years, positioning itself at the top of the ranking of the most popular gambling games.
But how did he keep the title? How was roulette really born and what makes it so special?
Let’s find out together in this short journey, following all the phases of the spread of roulette and its technological development. Let’s begin!
How roulette was born
The origin of roulette – unlike that of several other games – is not entirely certain.
The name of its inventor is not known (there are too many conflicting theories), but rather it is about a meeting of different games.
Apparently, roulette was born from the fusion of several games, which slowly adapted to the preferences of the public and their way of experiencing the bet.
It is important to mention the swivela very popular game in Italy around 1500. The difference with the current game was the different position of the wheel, which at the time was placed perpendicular to the ground.
Then there is the real lot o biribissi, another well known game. Unlike roulette, it didn’t use a wheel but a folding table with 36 pockets. However, it followed the same rules as current roulette, although it did not exactly reflect its shape.
Finally, we must mention the boulea French game that dates back to the 1700s. During the games, the players used a pot with two concentric circles, each with 18 holes numbered from 1 to 9.
The union of all these games and the intuition of the French aristocracy led to the creation of the first wheel, which later became very famous all over the world.
The spread of the game
The spread of roulette is due to the French, who were the first to understand its power.
From the early decades of the 1700s to the end of the 1900s, the world had the opportunity to learn about the game in all its forms.
The rules have been precisely defined, the wheel modified and the thirty-seven boxes positioned correctly. We have moved on to the use of red and black, which make betting easier and change the image of the wheel.
The inauguration of the first physical casinos, the creation of the first gambling halls, did nothing but consolidate the fame of roulette and the players’ love for the thrill of betting.
The unpredictability of the game has always been considered as its main strength, the element capable of making roulette fair to all types of players.
Da offline ad online
The real explosion of roulette is reached at the end of the nineties. The arrival of digital casinos – and the consequent construction of the online version of the game – leaves no room for players, who end up adoring roulette even more.
The use of complex software and control algorithms allows the management of the online game, making it safe and fair just like the physical one.
The system is managed in such a way that it is never “predictable”, so that users cannot guess in advance the number to bet on.
The AAMS (Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies) deals with the control and management of digital casinos, ensuring protection for each player. Protection from the point of view of privacy – which must be respected at its highest levels – and protection from the economic point of view (the bet must be valid).
For all these reasons, due to the ability to adapt to changing times and the needs of the public, roulette has never lost power.
It always manages to capture the attention of players because it updates with time, because it never loses its uniqueness.
It is regarded as one of the most dynamic casino games, able to keep you glued to the screen.
Lately, the introduction of live casino sessions has only increased the fame and appreciation of roulette, taking it to its highest level.
Modern live casinos
A bit like modern video games, which can be played live, even casinos have found a way to reach the audience live.
The new live casinos allow you to experience the casinos of the past without leaving the comforts of home.
By connecting online, players can take part in live gaming sessions, run by a real dealer and held within a real casino room.
The thrill and adrenaline of live play combine with the convenience of remote connection, so that anyone can play at any time.
By attending live matches, players check the veracity and reliability of the platform, which immediately becomes much more secure.
It is possible to manage your bets and communicate with the room staff, just as if you were at the roulette table in any physical casino.
Roulette has been able to change according to the innovations, both technological and cultural, and we are sure that it will continue to do so also in the future. Impressive isn’t it?