6 fun facts about roulette

Roulette is one of the most beloved casino games. It is a game that combines simplicity with touches of excitement and mystery. Luck, tradition, and history make it a game you keep coming back to. But behind the wheel are stories most players don’t know.

Here are six fun facts that make roulette even cooler.

1. The devilish wheel

Roulette is sometimes called the “Devil’s Wheel.” That’s because all numbers on a European and American wheel add up to 666. It has nothing to do with bad luck. But it still gives the game an even more mystical feel.

Even though it is just a coincidence, it sparks superstitions. People who fear the number 666 have something called hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia. They might get nervous now that they know this.

2. A failed invention

The roulette wheel wasn’t invented for casinos at first. It happened when the Frech mathematician Blaise Pascal tried to make a perpetual motion machine in 1655. This is a wheel that would spin forever without energy.

It failed, but the spinning cylinder inspired the first roulette wheel. A failed science project became one of the world’s most famous casino games. That’s what the history of roulette extra fascinating.

3. An unbelievable streak

In 1943 the unthinkable happened in Las Vegas. In this event red came up 32 times in a row. That seems impossible in a game based on chance.

It shows roulette is unpredictable. Each spin is independent. Even if red keeps coming, black does not “have to” appear next. This phenomenon is called the gambler’s fallacy.

The games are completely based on random number generators to ensure that each spin in fair and independent.

4. Roulette with cards

This sounds strange, but it’s true. This was invented because of the strict rules that limited roulette wheels in casinos. To work around it, casinos made a card version.

Each card represents a number on the wheel. Players bet like normal. Then a card is drawn to pick the winner. The game works the same, but it feels different. This is a nice example of how popular games are adjusted to the local legislation. Since we’re a legal Belgian casino, we can play the classic wheel with a ball.

5. The man who bet everything on red

Ashley Revell became famous because of a bold move. He sold everything he owned, even his clothes. Then he bet it all on red at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas.

During this spin he risked $135,300 all at once. This is called the maximum boldness strategy. You bet it all in one spin instead of smaller rounds. In the end he won $270,600 and doubled his money. His story is one of the most dramatic in casino history.

6. Why is number 17 the favorite?

Number 17 is the number that is wagered on the most worldwide. There are various factors that make it a popular choice.

First of all, it sits in the middle of the betting area. This may be a factor making it so it’s easy to pick. James Bond also made it famous by betting on it in Diamonds Are Forever.

It's no better or worse than any other number of course. But it remains a fun tradition that you see recurring all over the world.

Roulette keeps surprising at PepperMill Casino

Roulette is more than a spinning wheel. It has history, stories, and mystery. These facts show the game is full of surprises.

At PepperMill Casino, you can play many versions. Live casino games or first-person versions from Evolution and Pragmatic Play. Some games even have extra features, like XXXTreme Lightning Roulette, which can give huge multipliers.