By Royalzino Research Team | December 06, 2025
Excerpt: Roulette is over 350 years old and has survived every technological revolution. From Blaise Pascal’s accidental invention in 1655 to immersive VR tables in 2025 — here is the complete timeline. Start playing any version right now at Royalzino Casino.
The wheel was born in 1655 when French mathematician Blaise Pascal tried to build a perpetual motion machine. He failed at physics but accidentally created the most iconic casino game. Confused by roulette terms? Check our Casino Glossary.
By the end of the 18th century Paris casinos introduced the single-zero wheel — the version we still call European/French roulette today. You can try it instantly on Royalzino homepage.
Complete Roulette Timeline
| Year | Milestone | Key Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1655 | Blaise Pascal invents the wheel | Birth of roulette |
| 1796 | Single-zero wheel appears in Paris | House edge 2.70% |
| 1843 | Blanc brothers open Monte Carlo casino | European standard set |
| Late 1800s | Double-zero wheel in America | House edge 5.26% |
| 1996 | First online roulette | 24/7 global access |
| 2016 | Live-dealer streaming | Real croupiers from home |
| 2022–2025 | Full VR roulette tables | Players enter 3D casino |
House Edge Through the Ages
| Version | Zeros | House Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Early prototype (1700s) | None | ~13.5% |
| European / French | 1 | 2.70% |
| American | 2 | 5.26% |
| Modern VR & Live | 1 | 2.70% (same as European) |
Quick Q&A
Who really invented roulette?
Blaise Pascal in 1655, although the modern casino game only appeared around 1790 in Paris.
Why does American roulette have 00?
To increase casino profit when the game arrived in the USA in the 19th century.
Is VR roulette already available in 2025?
Yes – several licensed casinos (including ours) offer fully immersive VR roulette with avatars, voice chat and real-time wheel.