1730s: The Birth of Roulette 🎡
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Origin in France: The game of roulette began to take shape in the 18th century in France, combining elements from various other games.
Year Event 1737 First documentation of roulette in Bordeaux, France.
1800s: Modernization of Roulette 🎰
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Establishment of the Single Zero Wheel: In 1842, Francois and Louis Blanc introduced the single zero wheel, which became popular in European casinos.
Year Event 1842 Launch of the single zero variant of roulette. -
Roulette in Las Vegas: Roulette made its way to the United States, adapting to the American preference for a double zero wheel.
Year Event 1931 Legalization of gambling in Nevada, boosting roulette’s popularity.
1990s: The Rise of Online Casinos 💻
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Launch of Online Gambling: The first online casinos were launched, including roulette as a central game.
Year Event 1994 First online casinos established in Antigua and Barbuda. -
Software Development: Major software companies emerged, providing realistic graphics and gameplay for online roulette.
Year Event 1996 Microgaming launched the first fully functional online casino software.
2010s: Advancements and Regulation 📈
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Mobile Roulette: The introduction of mobile gaming made roulette accessible anywhere.
Year Event 2010 Launch of the first mobile roulette games. -
Increased Regulation: Countries began to regulate online gambling, ensuring fair play and consumer protection.
Year Event 2014 UK Gambling Commission introduced new online gambling regulations.
2020s: The Future of Online Roulette 🚀
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Live Dealer Games: The popularity of live dealer roulette has surged, providing an immersive experience.
Year Event 2020 Launch of multiple live dealer roulette platforms. -
Cryptocurrency in Gambling: Several online casinos have begun accepting cryptocurrency for roulette bets.
Year Event 2021 Major online casinos offering Bitcoin betting options.
