Roulette wheels have been in existence for over two hundred years, and during this time many books have been published on the subject of how to beat them. Only a tiny fraction of players who take up the challenge do so though. Just why is this? Within " Understanding Roulette ", Nick Radchen examines the underlying dynamics of the game; the numbers, the probabilities, the impact of the house edge and the myths, and sets out to explain why becoming a lifetime winning player at Roulette is a tall order. "Understanding Roulette" is an ideal primer for those looking to inform themselves about the game and offers some practical pointers for playing recreationally, as well as touching on the subject of advantage play and the thorny matter of problem and compulsive gambling behaviour. If you're going to play Roulette, even for modest amounts of money, it makes sense to understand just why you win and why you lose. This book has been written with the aim of helping you to understand just that.