Roulette Facts & Trivia

Over the years of playing Roulette, I’ve picked up a lot of interesting facts and trivia notes about Roulette.

I decided to collect these and list them all here as they are fun to read. If you have any additional Roulette facts or trivia please submit them to me – I just can’t get enough Roulette trivia.

Single Zero:

Often American roulette has a zero and a double zero. This decreases the odds. Look for a table with only one zero and your odds increase to 2.7%. Most European tables only have one zero. The game is currently more popular in Europe mainly due to this reason.

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Evil:

The numbers on the roulette table go from one to thirty six. If you add up all the numbers on the roulette table you get the number 666. It is often referred to as the “Devil’s game”.

Invention:

The invention of roulette is controversial but it was said to be invented by a very intelligent kid in the sixteenth century. The child genius created roulette accidentally. He was trying to create a perpetual motion machine, which is something that can power itself forever. Instead, he came up with roulette and decided it was the perfect game of chance.

The Worst Bet:

In roulette, the worst bet you can make is on a single number. The fewer numbers you bet on in a single game, the worse your odds. If you choose only one number, your odds are only 37 to one. If you want better odds, place your bet on several numbers. The house odds also increase when you pick the numbers 00, 0,1, 2, 3, and 4.

King:

Roulette was once known as the “King of the Casino”. It was the most popularly played game, especially in Europe where it was often played by the rich and royal. Since the double zero wheel has been more commonly used. The competition has gone and it has become less popular. The game is still considered in Europe to be a game played but elites.

Common courtesy:

Though in most casino games, drinking and eating is widely excepted. Often on the roulette table it is looked down upon or even rude to consume while playing the game. This stems from tradition that is still apparent in many casinos around the world.

Eagle Slot:

Early American roulette tables were made differently than they are today. They contained a square called an Eagle Shot. The Eagle Shot was bigger than the other squares but considered unlucky. Today these tables are very rare and considered a very valuable collectors item.

Double or Nothing:

A popular television series called Double or Nothing had a man on the show named Ashley Revell. In 2004, the show followed Ashley around as he sold all of his possessions. He sold everything he owned to put a bet on the roulette table. Ashley put down $135,000 on one spin. His entire life savings was on the color red. He was said to have been planning to bet on balk but changed his mind at the last second. He won and took home $270,000 that day. The guy now owns his own online poker company.

Beating the Odds:

No one has yet to find a way to beat the odds in roulette. Though there have been many superstitions or ideas, none of them have been proven. Roulette is purely a game of chance. Roulette is a very superstitious game and new myths are always arising regarding it.

Lucky number:

Seventeen is considered to be most played number on the table. James Bond, in the movies, is known for always betting on the number seventeen. The number seventeen is also located in the middle of the table, which is believed to make it easier to reach. Seventeen is not just considered a popular number for roulette, but is said to be a popular number for many casino games.

Size Matters:

The standard weight of a roulette table is 100 pounds. The design was made to be pure balance. The colors and numbering are all spread out evenly on the table. Each wheel has a diameter of three feet. The table is known for its great design and fantastic balance. It makes for one of the greatest games of chance.

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