Abstract: An automated roulette device is provided with a central processor and at least one player console having interactive controls and visual displays for placing bets and controlling the speed and moment of release of a ball from a launching mechanism onto a spinning roulette wheel. Wagering credits are calculated from cash deposited through a bill validator mechanism, as well as winning bets throughout play, as determined by the central processor. Additional bets can be placed on a jackpot, the winning of which is determined by a random generator. Upon terminating play by actuating a cash-out control on the player console, a printer dispenses a receipt having a redemption value equal to the remaining wagering credit available upon termination of play.