The first roulette wheel was made in France during the 18th century. The rumours mention Blaise Pascal as creator of the primitive form of this betting game in the 17th century.
The gambling game has been played in its present form since 1796 in Paris.
The roulette wheels used in the casinos in Paris in the 1790s had red for the single zero and black for the double zero.
In the 19th century, this wheel game spread over most European countries and in the US. In the United states, the game becoming one of the most famous and most popular casino games. Eventually, in Europe, and later on around the world, the single zero roulette wheel became the standard game. In the United States the double zero wheel had remained the standard.