The Evolution of Roulette

The world of casino gaming has come a long way over the years, from the progression of brick-and-mortar locations to the dramatic rise of the casino online. One of the most interesting gaming revolutions comes from Roulette, taking casino lovers by storm with both online and live online developments. If you want to dive in a little bit deeper and find out exactly how the classic game has progressed all the way to the present day, read on.

The early 20th Century

At this point in history, Roulette games were widely being played underground and in unofficial locations. However, if you were looking for a more above-board gaming experience, you'd be able to find the single zero, European edition of Roulette in Monte Carlo, or alternatively the double zero, American version down at the centre of all things casino, Las Vegas. Players would flock to these grand locations to get their slice of the Roulette action, and with that, the popularity of the game continued to rise throughout the 1970s, encouraging even more dedicated casinos to set up shop around the world.

Going Online

The rise of the internet created a boom for a whole host of gaming options, especially when it comes to casino. With more and more eager casino fanatics welcoming an internet connection into their home, there became a need to create a way for the classic games to be played from almost any device.

Roll on 1996, and a website called InterCasino was launched, which is widely recognised as the first ever online casino. Playing online opened up a whole new way to enjoy casino games - especially Roulette. Online Roulette gaming has a whole host of benefits and advantages over opting for playing at a brick-and-mortar establishment, including:

• There are no time limits to this form of gaming - there will be multiple Roulette games on offer, around the clock, every day.
• At just a tap of a finger you'll be able to find both American and European Roulette wheels to enjoy, regardless of where you're based.
• With computer technology never ceasing to progress, there are a wide variety of Roulette options to choose from, and some that stray away from the traditional form that you may be more familiar with.

And we're Live...

If the hustle and bustle of playing in person at your local casino is what really makes you want to come back for more - then not to worry, as you can get a similar experience from playing live online Roulette games from the comfort of your own home. Developers had picked up on the one main disadvantage of online casino - the potential lack of atmosphere. So, here's the perfect solution!

At first, these live games were conducted via fuzzy webcams straight from traditional land-based casinos. The camera quality and positioning of these cameras caused quite a few problems, with players not always getting the best visuals and the internet connection dropping at random times due to an overload of people attempting to place at one time.

By 2006, the majority of these issues had been ironed out, and the first dedicated live casino studio was developed. Here, the live players were the priority - definitely increasing the quality of gameplay and giving them the best seat in the house!