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The term "Roulette" is French and in essence it means "small wheel".While it may seem that because"Roulette" is a French word that the game itself comes from France, but this isn't necessarily correct.There are a number of differing theories ranging from the game originating in China, in addition to ancient Rome.Many who believe the game originated in China, think that Dominican Monks that were trading with the Chinese brought the game back to mainland Europe...

Many beginning Texas Holdem players develop a playing style that is tight but weak.Maybe they have learned the value of playing only a select few starting hands.Tightening up their starting hand requirements has the effect of improving the beginning player's results.They typically improve from a losing player to a break even or slightly winning player at the lower limits.The problem is that the tightness the new player has grown with more discerning starting hands bleeds over into their flop and post flop play...