Russian roulette is a game in which a player takes turns pulling the trigger of a revolver, with the chance of death depending on the position of the bullet in the chamber. The game was most likely invented in 1836 by Nicholas-Jacques Conte, a French scientist and gambling addict. The game was first recorded in 1849 in Paris and was subsequently popularized by American author Blaise Pascal.
However, some historians believe that the game may have originated in India or China. There is no one definitive answer to this question.
Russian roulette has been linked to several deaths, most notably that of American actor James Stewart, who died as a result of playing the game on a set during the production of his movie Run Silent, Run Deep (1957). In 2004, a British man died after playing Russian roulette for fun at a casino.
In both cases, it is believed that the players did not understand the risks involved in playing Russian roulette.
Despite its dangers, Russian roulette continues to be popular among gamblers. In 2011, an Australian man won AUD$2 million (USD1 million) playing the game at a casino.
Although Russian roulette is dangerous, it is still possible to win if you know how to play it correctly.
