Roulette Top Favorite Casino Game

It is not called the King of Casino Games for no reason. Roulette, the spinning wheel game, is the top favorite casino game of most gamblers, according to a survey conducted by Gambling Portal, the results of which were released this week. Nearly two out of three gamblers said they prefer roulette over poker, blackjack or any other game, even slot machines, which used to be the most popular destination at land based casinos.

Even when facing unfavorable odds - the famous Nobel Prize winning physicist Albert Einstein said the game of roulette cannot be beat "unless you steal money from it" - it offers plenty of excitement, simple rules, a classic and clean environment, and the attention of online casinos in designing superior versions.

Perhaps roulette is identified with professional gambling, a step or two above the amateur level, and as such is looked favorably upon. Those "in the know" play the game, and the rest want to play it...

The spinning wheel has another effect on the players and on the game's popularity. Perhaps more than any other game, the moments that pass between the time the bet is placed and the time the ball rests in one of the compartments and the wheel ceases to spin, are moments rich with adrenaline and excitement.

There is also very little else to it. No counting cards or calculating the opponent's moves. Placing a bet and watching the wheel spin is all that is to it. Apparently, from the survey results, it seems that gamblers are kin to this simplicity.

And finally, the online casino industry has designed terrific versions of roulette. The games available online are rich with graphics and sound, realistic looking and with options that include live dealers, for an even more realistic experience.

It seems as if the King of Casino Games reigns still.