What Was Roulette Originally Called?

The game of roulette is believed to have originated in France in the 18th century. The name roulette likely comes from the French word for “to spin”. At the time, roulette likely consisted of a single table with a wheel with 36 slots. The object of the game was to pick one of the 36 numbers on the wheel, and if your number was picked, you won money.

Over time, the game evolved and now there are several variations of roulette including European Roulette, American Roulette, and French Roulette. As the game has evolved, so too has the name – in France it is now known as jeu de la vie (game of life), while in America it is now called craps. But whatever you call it, roulette is one of the most popular casino games out there!.

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