Casinos have been a part of film and television as long as the two forms of entertainment have been around. They have often been the scenes of duels over a game of cards with high stakes or the venues for major meetings in the penthouse suites, with Casino Royale and The Godfather springing to mind more than most when discussing those types of action and tense drama.

We all have different joys in life, and they obviously vary depending on each individual. Some out there will be obsessed with sport, following their favourite teams up and down the country whilst others will enjoy reading a gripping novel in the peace and quiet of their own home.

When writing down which video games are best for punks, the casino game of roulette probably isn't going to be on there. The game may be enjoyed by popular musicians and it may have red and black two popular punk colours, but it's a game with rules and dealers who dress in suits. Punks will probably play music games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

Type ‘martingale’ into any search engine and you’ll find a rich labyrinth of roulette systems, gambling strategies and a deep vein of ways in which it is possible to spend money on games of chance all supported by mathematical proof. But who was the man behind this pariah of all betting systems and how has roulette remained so popular?