Roulette

/ruːˈlet/

noun

A form of gambling where you bet on where a small ball spinning on a wheel will finally land.

He lost all his money playing roulette at the casino.

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Roulette is often associated with gambling and casinos; it's a common betting game.

They have blackjack and roulette at the new casino downtown.

Pro Tip 2/3

Roulette is a game of chance, not skill. The outcome is entirely random.

He hoped his luck would change at the roulette wheel.

Pro Tip 3/3

When playing roulette, people bet on either a color (red or black) or a number.

She placed her chips on red at the roulette table.

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