Top 8 Most Powerful Gambling Systems To Beat Online Casinos

 

1. Martingale

By far the most popular and one of the oldest gambling systems in the world is Martingale. This system is also the easiest one to learn as there are no real calculations and proficiency in mathematics is not a requirement. Just a couple of steps to learn and you are good to go!

Another negative progression system, the Martingale typically involves increasing your stakes when you lose a round. The system heavily depends on the theory that a player has a low probability of losing a high number of rounds consecutively, with an eventual round win ensuring the player automatically makes a profit. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Alas, if things were so simple, gambling would have been child’s play!

The Martingale is used by a very number of online gamblers, primarily because it is the easiest system to learn and also because at first glance it looks completely foolproof.

Usage

The Martingale system is primarily used for Roulette, for odd/even bets or even the red/black bets.  It can also be used while playing BlackJack and Baccarat, as well as for pass/no-pass bets while playing crap.

The system is not complicated at all, with just 2 primarily rules to follow while playing.

• Double your stake every time you lose a round.
• Stake the same base unit after every round win.

 

The base unit can be any amount the player wishes, however it would be advisable to keep it low to prevent shockingly massive losses, as will be explained later.

In Practice/Example

 

Let’s assume a player wants to use the Martingale system while playing Roulette on an online gambling site. The player decides that his base unit would be $10, and he would be placing a bet on an even number each time.

His first wager would be $10 on an even number. If the ball lands on an even number, he will keep his stake as $10 for the next spin. However, if it lands on an odd number and he loses the round, he will then double his stake to $20 for the next spin. If again an odd number comes up, the player will again double his stake to $40 now, and so on. This will continue till you eventually win a round, which will ensure that you not only recover all your losses, but also make a profit of 1 base unit per round win.

Let’s put the above information to practice.

The player selects $10 as his base unit, and wants to bet only on even numbers.

 

Round 1 : Stake $10 on even  –> Result : Odd  –> Loss $10

Round 2 : Stake $20(double) on even  –> Result : Odd  –> Loss $30 (20+10)

Round 3 : Stake $40 on even  –> Result : Odd  –> Loss $70 (30+40)

Round 4 : Stake $80 on even  –> Result : Even –> Win $80, Profit $10 (80-70)

 

As we can see, the player lost 3 consecutive rounds, and had cumulative loss of $70 after 3 spins of the wheel. However, on the 4^th spin, the ball finally landed on an even number and the player won the round, not only cancelling out his accumulated losses, but also making a profit of exactly one base unit i.e. $10.

A player needs to be extremely patient with this system, as he can only win the equivalent of one base unit for every round he wins, unless he decides to increase his base unit, which can pose a further risk.

 

Does The System Work?

As with every other gambling system out there, there are no guarantees with Martingale system, in fact, the fact that it is considered as the easiest and most fool-proof system is the primary reason why so many players fall victims to the lure of easy money and end up suffering huge losses.

The system is ideal for the short–term, if you want to make a quick buck after pre-deciding when you will quit the game. However, in the long run, a player may endure a shattering losing streak and may end up losing all his money. The biggest limitation of the Martingale system is that in just 5-6 consecutive losing wagers, the required stakes can reach astronomical heights, and may not be viable.

For example, lets assume that the player in the example given in the previous section loses 5 rounds in a row, starting with the same base unit of $10.

 

Round 1 –> Stake : $10

Round 2 –> Stake : $20

Round 3 –> Stake : $40

Round 4 –> Stake : $80

Round 5 –> Stake : $160

Round 6 –> Stake : $320

 

As you can see, after losing just 5 consecutive rounds, something that is quite common in roulette, the player now has to stake $320, which is 32 times his original base unit. The player has already lost $310, which means that just for a profit of $10, he will have to stake $320, which may not seem viable to him. The key theory here is, that even after losing 5 rounds in a row, the probability of winning the 6^th round is exactly the same as losing it.

This system would have been perfect if a player had an infinite gaming budget, or if the roulette table did not have any maximum bet limit, both of which are highly improbable. It is a very common phenomenon where obsessed players finish all their money while using this system, or the table does not allow them to place a wager higher than what is required to continue playing the system, leading to heavy losses. Therefore, Martingale is actually considered to be an overall risky system, with the risk considered too high when compared to the potential profits.

 

Origin And Variations Of The Martingale System

The Martingale system was named after an 18^th century British Gambling House owner called John Henry Martingale, who promoted this system to new customers.

 

1. Mini Martingale

With this variation, a player limits the amount of times they double up. The idea is that this will prevent the stakes getting ridiculously high. While it does that, it also means that the player more likely to experience a losing streak where he doesn’t eventually manage to get a win. He may lose his money more slowly with this variation, but it does not guarantee that he will eventually lose all his money unless he gets ridiculously lucky.

 

2. The Anti-Martingale

Also known as the Reverse Martingale, this system involves the exact opposite of the actual system. Rather than doubling his stake after losing a round, a player doubles his stake after winning the round, while using the Reverse Martingale. This can lead to potentially bigger wins if a player goes on a winning streak.  However, if the player doesn’t quit the game while on a winning run, he runs the risk of losing all his profits with just one round loss.

 

 

3. The Grand Martingale

This system was adopted to eliminate one of Martingale’s biggest limitations, that the risk involved was too high compared to the rather low profits. In this system, every time a player loses a round, instead of merely doubling up his stake, he doubles the stake as well as adds another base unit to the stake. This helps him win more than just a solitary base unit after every round the player wins. However, this system is extremely risky in the sense that the player is increasing his stakes at an even faster rate, and a long losing streak would be devastating.

 

2. The Labouchere System

 

The Labouchere system is not for people who are looking for a simple progressive betting system. It’s one of the most complicated systems out there and takes some getting used to. Despite being complicated, the system is still extremely popular all over the world.

This system is also known by several other names, including the Split Martingale, the Cancellation System and American Progression. Again, it’s a negative progression system, so it involves increasing your stakes after losing bets. The main idea is that a player can recover the losses from his losing bets with a comparatively smaller number of wins.

This is a similar principle to the Martingale, another negative progression system, but the Labouchere system doesn’t aim to recover all the previous losses with a solitary win. In fact, it actually attempts to recover those losses via several small wins.

We have covered this system in some detail below, explaining how it’s used and looking at whether or not it can help you to make a profit.

 

Origin And Usage

 

The Labouchere System is primarily used for Roulette, just like Martingale. It was developed by a passionate Roulette player called Henry Labouchere, who was also an English politician at the time. Using his contacts, he popularized this system and it soon became a rage amongst gamblers across the country.

The system is best used on even money bets, such as putting a wager on Red/ Black or Odd/Even. It can also be used on even money bets in other casino games such as Blackjack and Baccarat. Online sports betting sites have seen an increase in the use of this system for many even money bets as well recently.

The system is complicated, especially for beginners, and requires hours of practice if a player wants to master it.

The Labouchere system involves following sequences, according to which a player puts his wager. These are the following rules to accurately implement the system, simplified for a better understanding.

 

• Write down a sequence, any sequence would do but as you get better at this system you will take a well thought out decision about this. Right now we’ll use a simple 1-2-3 sequence.

 

• The potential profit for each round in this system is equal to the total value of all the digits in the chosen sequence, in this case that would be 1+2+3 = $6.
• Each time a player bets, his wager will be equal to the sum of the first and last numbers of the chosen sequence, which in this case would be 1+3 = $4.
• If the player wins his wager, he will remove the first and last number from the sequence, so in this case, he will remove 1 and 3, as is shown below.

 

• If the player loses his wager, he will add the staked amount at the end of the sequence, which means he will add 4 after 1-2-3 in this case.

 

 

The above-mentioned rules apply for every single wager the player wants to put. The basic theory being: win and cross the first and last numbers off, lose and add your stake to the end. For each subsequent round, the player has to add the first and last numbers of the sequence as his stake.

 

The only exception to these rules is when the player is only left with one number in the sequence. Then the he has to stake that amount. If he wins, the whole cycle is over, and the player will have to start again with his original sequence.

 

If we consider the example we chose while explaining the rules, the player using a 1-2-3 sequence just needs to win the first two rounds for the cycle to be over, as in the first round he’ll win $4 (1+3), and in the second he’ll win the amount equivalent to the only number remaining in the sequence, i.e. $2.

 

In Practice/Examples

 

Example 1 : Using the same 1-2-3 sequence as above, lets assume that the player loses his first bet of $4. He would then add 4 to the sequence to make it 1-2-3-4. Hence, his next bet would be $5 (1+4). Assuming that he won that bet, the player will now have to cross out 1 and 4 as shown below.

 

Now the sequence is just 2-3. Hence the player’s next bet will have to be $5 (2+3). Assuming that the player loses this bet, he will now have to add 5 to the sequence.

 

The required stake for the next round is now $7. Assuming that the player wins this round, he will now have to cross out 2 and 5 from the sequence.

 

This will leave only 3 in the sequence, and the player’s stake now would have to be $3. If he wins this bet, he would have successfully finished the cycle. His total winning bets would be $15 (3+5+7), while his total losing bets would be $9 (5+4). This would give him a profit of $6, which is also the sum of all the numbers in the original sequence i.e. 1-2-3.

 

Example 2

1. Bet $4 (1+3), lose. Add 4 to the end, giving 1-2-3-4
2. Bet $5 (1+4), lose. Add 5 to the end, giving 1-2-3-4-5
3. Bet $6 (1+5), win. Remove 1 and 5, giving 2-3-4
4. Bet $6 (2+4), lose. Add 6 to the end, giving 2-3-4-6
5. Bet $8 (2+6), lose. Add 8 to the end, giving 2-3-4-6-8
6. Bet $10 (2+8), win. Remove 2 and 8, giving 3-4-6
7. Bet $9 (3+6), win. Remove 3 and 6, giving 4
8. Bet $4, lose. Add 4 to the end, giving 4-4
9. Bet $8 (4+4), win. Remove 4 and 4, finishing the chain.

 

 

In this entire cycle, the player loses a total of $27, and wins a total of $33, giving a $6 profit, which, again, is the sum of all the numbers in the original sequence. This is despite the fact that he lost 5 bets and won only 4. This is precisely how the Labouchere system works, that no matter how long the sequence chain is, if you eventually manage to remove all the numbers you will always have a profit equal to the sum of the numbers in the first sequence. This can even be achieved by winning a lesser number of wagers than the ones lost, as the winning wagers will be at a higher stake than losing bets.

 

Does The Labouchere System Work?

 

One of the key positive aspects of this system is that it is very flexible and adjustable. This is because you can adjust the original sequence as per your liking, directly affecting the level of risk and reward. A longer sequence of higher numbers will lead to a comparatively much larger profit if the player manages to finish the chain. However, the size of the bets will also increase rapidly after just a few losses, greatly multiplying the risk involved.

Just like every other negative progression game, players are lured towards the Labouchere system because they believe it is highly unlikely that they will go on a long losing streak. They are also lured because in this system you can actually make a profit by winning lesser bets than the ones you lose.

However, in gambling there is never a guarantee that a player may not go through a long losing streak. For example, if a player wants to bet on the colour black on a Roulette table, even if the ball lands on a red 15 times in a row, the probability of the 16^th spin being a black is exactly the same as it is of it being a red. The failure to comprehend this fact is known as the Gambler’s fallacy, which has caused many gamblers to lose substantial amounts of money using negative progression systems.

Going on a consecutive losing streak will mean increasing the stakes substantially after every spin and the required stake may eventually be so high that you cannot afford it or the table limits do not permit it, which can lead to heavy losses.

Therefore, despite the lure of making a profit by winning lesser bets than the ones you lose, the Labouchere system is ultimately not a very successful system. Casually using the system will definitely give you a bit of success, but if a player gambles excessively and heavily relies on this system then he is bound to go through a losing streak sooner rather than later, and that would be devastating.

A player can definitely use this system if he is mature enough to be prepared to handle the risks involved and also disciplined enough to get off the table while winning or before the stakes get too high.

 

 

3. The Fibonacci Betting System

 

The Fibonacci Betting system is another popular negative progression system, used primarily for even money bets. Just like the Labouchere and the Martingale systems, the Fibonacci involves a player increasing his stakes following every losing wager, using the theory that you are more likely to have higher stakes on winning bets than the losing bets. This is a principle that applies to every single negative progression system.

The Fibonacci is not the easiest gambling strategy out there, but it isn’t very complicated either. Once a player is well accustomed to all the rules about adjusting his stakes, along with a basic understanding of the ‘Fibonacci Sequence’, a well established particular series of numbers with varying uses, he is ready to use this system to its full extent.

 

The usage of the Fibonacci system as well as its origin and history have been explained below, along with a summary of whether it is a valid system or not.

 

 

Origin Of The Fibonacci Sequence

 

Traces of the Fibonacci sequence have been found in Indian ancient Sanskrit scriptures. Indian mathematicians were renowned for their inventions and this was one of them. However, it was relevant only in the Indian subcontinent till the 13^th century. The sequence gained global exposure after an Italian mathematician called Leonardo Pisano mentioned it in his famous book called the Liber Abaci (The Book Of Calculations) in the early 13^th century.

 

Leonardo Pisano was also known as Fibonacci in the Latin speaking world, and it is after him that the Fibonacci system was named.

 

The basic principle of the sequence is, that it after beginning with either 0 or 1, every subsequent number is the sum of the previous two numbers, ad they series can go on indefinitely.

 

The first 15 numbers in a traditional Fibonacci sequence starting with 0 are as follows:

 

This particular sequence of numbers plays an important role in many aspects of mathematics. They are also referred to as the nature’s number system. Lets take a look at how this sequence applies to the Fibonacci Betting System.

 

 

Usage Of The Fibonacci System

 

The Fibonacci system is primarily used when placing even money bets in the casino. It is commonly used by roulette players on the outside bets, such as red or black, or odd or even. Craps players can use it on the pass/no pass wagers. It can also be used playing while blackjack or baccarat, or for even money bets in live sports betting.

This system utilizes the Fibonacci sequence that is mentioned above, but ignores the zero at the start. A player should therefore either try to memorize the sequence or have it written down somewhere.

Before a player attempt to put the system into practice, he needs to make a decision about how much he’s willing to stake per unit. This can be any amount but it would be recommended to start small, compared to the player’s total available gambling budget. Anywhere between 2% to 5% of the player’s total bankroll is an ideal amount for a beginner.

 

There are 3 primarily rules which need to be followed in this betting system.

 

1. Start With One Betting Unit

A player’s first wager in each cycle should always be one betting unit. The reason behind this is, that 1 is the first number in the Fibonacci sequence, as 0 is supposed to be ignored. Therefore if the player had decided that his stake per unit is going to be $4, then his first wager will for $4.

 

2. Move To The Next Number After Every Loss

After the player loses his first wager, he should move to the next number in the sequence to calculate the required stake. Since the second number is also 1, he would bet $4 again. After losing the second wager as well, the player will now again move to the next number in the sequence, which is 2, which means he now has to stake 2 units. As his stake per unit is $4, he will now have to stake $8. This rule shall be followed after every loss. As the player is always moving to the next number in the sequence he is always increasing the stakes following a loss.

 

3. Move Down The Sequence After A Win

The moment a player wins a round while using this sequence, he is then supposed to move DOWN 2 numbers in the sequence. For example, if the player was staking 8 units and won, he would then stake just 5 units for the next wager (since 5 is 2 places behind 8 in the sequence). Similarly if the player won after staking 55 units, his next wager should be 21 units. This rule should be followed after every win, however there are 2 exceptions as well.

 

1. If the player hasn’t moved up more than 2 numbers in the sequence before winning a round, then should simply start from the beginning again.
2. The player again goes back to the beginning of the sequence if at any point he is in a profit during 1 cycle. For this exception, the player needs to keep a track of how much he is winning or losing during every cycle of the system, so that he knows when to finish the sequence and go back to the start. This is easier while playing online, as the player can track their winnings/losses using a paper or a spreadsheet.

 

Does The Fibonacci Betting System Work?

Just like all other negative progression systems, the Fibonacci doesn’t really improve your overall chances of winning in the casino. It may help you win some quick money in the short term, or even in the long term with a decent stroke of luck, but just like the Martingale and the Labouchere systems, it is ultimately flawed.

 

Despite the rules suggesting that the player will go back 2 steps back after a win and move only 1 step forward after a loss, there is still a big possibility of the player going on an unexpectedly long losing streak, pushing the stakes so ridiculously high that the player ends up finishing his bankroll or the table has reached its maximum bet limit, leading to potentially huge losses.

 

The risks involved with this system are exactly the same as the other negative progression systems. If a player is still keen to apply this system, he must be well aware and ready to take on the risks involved, only then can this system lead to short term gains. There are no guarantees of a profit with this system (just like every other system), and remaining disciplined is the biggest way to successfully implement this system while gambling.

 

A player should pre-decide his budget (the amount of money he is happy to risk), and play accordingly, leaving the table once that pre-decided amount is lost, thereby preventing huge losses.

 

 

4. The D’Alembert System

 

The D’Alembert system is one of the easiest betting systems out there, which explains its massive popularity. Only the Martingale system is considered to be more popular than this system. Just like the Martingale System, the D’Alembert is also a negative progression system, which involves increasing the stakes after every losing bet and decreasing the stakes after every round win.

 

One key difference between both the systems is that the stakes are increased at a much slower rate in the D’Alembert system, when compared to the Martingale and other negative progression systems. This makes it less likely for the stakes to get astronomically high. That is a key advantage of this system, with the disadvantage being that losses are recovered very slowly too. Therefore there are way more chances of making a bit of loss than making profits, but catastrophic losses are greatly avoided.

The system and its uses has been greatly explained in detail below:

 

Origin And Usage Of The D’Alambert System

This system was coined after the famous French mathematician Jean-Baptiste Le Rond d’Alembert, who was one of the first famous victims of the ‘Gambler’s Fallacy’.

 

Gambler’s Fallacy: The mistaken belief that if a player gets several consecutive results of the same suit (such as the color black in Roulette), then the next spin will have more of a probability of landing on a different suit (red). For example, it is the belief that, if a player gets 10 black numbers in a row, then the probability of the 11^th spin to yield a red number would be higher, whereas the probability of it being a red is exactly the same as of it being a black.

 

This system is usually applied for even money bets at the Roulette table, but it can effectively be used for any other game as well, as long as it is being used for even money wagers. It is roughly based on the theory that since even money bets offer even rates, it can be assumed that over a long session of Roulette, the number of reds would be roughly equal to the number of blacks in the end.

 

The system uses 4 basic rules

 

Rule 1 – Decide The Base Unit

The player needs to decide on a base-staking unit before applying this system. It is recommended to use between 2-5% of the total bankroll available to the player. For example, if you are ready to gamble with $200, then 5% of it would $10, which could be your chosen base stake.

 

Rule 2 – Begin With One Unit

The player must stake only 1 base-staking unit for the first bet of every cycle while using the D’Alembert system.

Rule 3 – Increase Stakes After A Loss

After every losing bet, the player should increase his stake by 1 base stake unit for the following bet. For example, if he started playing with $10 as his base stake, and lost his first bet, he would then stake $20. If he lost again, he would stake $30, and so on.

 

Rule 4 – Decrease Stakes After A Win

After every bet that the player wins, he must decrease his stake for the following wager by one base-staking unit. If he wins the very first bet itself, then the stake remains the same for the next wager, till the stakes increase.

 

Does The D’Alembert System Work?

 

The D’Alembert system is very easy to use, and in theory, winning the same number of bets as you lose will still lead to a profit, considering the winning bets will always be at higher stakes than the losing ones.

 

However, one long losing sequence can lead to devastating losses in this system, and that is where it is eventually flawed, just like the other negative progression systems. The system can undoubtedly lead to short term gains though, with profits being made even if the player loses more bets than he wins. But it is very important to get the right sequence for that.

 

A long losing streak can be devastating for any player who applies this system though. Lets take a practical example of the results of a long losing streak.

 

Assuming that the player is playing with a base stake unit of $10.

 

1^st Spin – Stake $10, lost = $10 down

2^nd Spin – Stake $20, lost = $30 down

3^rd Spin – Stake $30, lost = $60 down

4^th Spin – Stake $40, lost = $100 down

5^th Spin – Stake $50, lost = $150 down

 

As you can see above, using this system, in just 5 consecutive losing rounds the player can lose $150 in an instant. A streak of 5 losses is not at all uncommon on the Roulette table. The streak could get worse as well, and that would be devastating for the player, with no guarantee that he could go on a long enough winning streak eventually to recover all these losses. The player could also go on such a long losing streak that he finished his bankroll or the required stakes could go over the table limit.
The biggest disadvantage of this system is that it does nothing to protect the player from long losing streaks, which are fairly common in Roulette. Therefore, while it can be profitable in the short term for some players, in the long run it is more likely to cost you a substantial amount of money.

 

Adjusting The D’Alembert System

 

To avoid the key disadvantages of this system, many players have started modifying it. For example, a player can adjust the stakes by 2 or more units after each bet to increase his chances of making a tidy profit when the results are alternating rather frequently between wins and losses. However, doing this can also lead to bigger losses if the player goes on a losing streak.

The player can also pre-decide on a stake level at which he would stop increasing his stake and go back to his base stake to start the cycle again. For example, he could decide that he would never go higher than 6 times his base stake, so, using $10 as his base stake, after losing 5 consecutive bets, the player’s stake would be $60. If he loses again he will start the cycle again and his next bet would be $10. Doing this will help the player to minimize his losses, but will also reduce his chances of adequately recovering all his losses.

 

In summary, the D’Alembert system can help a player win some money under favourable circumstance, but it can also cause heavy losses under the wrong circumstances. While it is definitely less risky than the Martingale system, it also doesn’t offer the Martingale’s ability to recover all your losses with just one winning bet.

 

 

5. The Reverse Labouchere System

 

The reverse Labouchere is essentially the exact opposite of the Labouchere system. Hence, while the Labouchere system is a negative progressive system, the reverse Labouchere is a positive progression system.

 

The original Labouchere system was developed by famous Roulette player Henry Labouchere, and it gained widespread popularity despite its obvious flaws. The basic idea of a Labouchere system is to keep increasing the stakes after every loss and decreasing the stakes after every round win. This makes it possible to make a small profit even if you lose more bets than you win, since the winning bets will be at higher stakes.

 

The Labouchere System can definitely help you win small amounts frequently, however, there is also a real possibility of losing a huge amount of money if the player goes on a long losing streak. Consecutive losses are very much possible and can easily see the player’s bankroll being wiped out, considering the extremely high stakes involved.

 

The idea behind the invention of the Reverse Labouchere system therefore, was to turn the entire scenario around and avoid this major flaw. By using this system, a player is more likely to lose small amounts of money very frequently, but then has a chance of making a big profit if he manages to go on a long winning run, the chances of which are exactly the same as the chances of going on a long losing run.

 

Let’s take a detailed look at whether or not this system is valid, and if it has the potential to be profitable for new players.

 

Usage

 

The Reverse Labouchere is comparatively a complicated system to comprehend, unlike some other progressive betting systems. However, once the player is familiar with the rules, it is not very difficult to implement. As is the case with the majority of the progressive betting systems, the Reverse Labouchere System is designed to be used for even money bets, hence it is primarily implemented while playing Roulette, thought it can be used for Craps and Baccarat as well, along with even money bets in sports.

 

The Reverse Labouchere, just like the basic Labouchere system, requires a pre-decided sequence to operate.  While using this system for online gambling, the player should write the sequence down on a piece of paper. Let’s assume the player decided 1-2-3-4 as his sequence.

 

The player’s first bet should be equal to the sum of the first and last numbers in the selected sequence. Hence, while using a 1-2-3-4 sequence, the initial bet should be $5 (1+4).

If the player wins this wager, he should add the amount staked ($5) at the end of the sequence, as shown below.

 

However, if the player starts with a loss using this sequence, he should remove the first and last numbers of the sequence, as shown below.

 

The same applies to all the subsequent bets as well. In short, there are 3 simple rules to follow in the Reverse Labouchere System :

 

• Each bet the player places should always be equal to the sum of the first and last numbers in his chosen sequence.
• Whenever the player wins a bet, he should add the amount of that bet to the end of his chosen sequence.
• Whenever he loses a bet, he should remove the first and last numbers of the chosen sequence.

 

There are two additional rules exclusive to the Reverse Labouchere System as well :

 

• If the player has only one number left in his sequence then that number is equivalent to his stake for the next bet.
• Whenever the player manages to finish all the numbers in the sequence, the cycle is then finished and he should start again with a fresh sequence.

 

Practical Considerations Of This System

 

The main idea of the Reverse Labouchere System is that the size of the player’s stake can increase rapidly and significantly if he manages to win a few consecutive bets. The idea is to keep on increasing the stakes while winning, to win enough and wipe out the losses from the losing cycles. However, just like any other progressive system, there are no guarantees of winning anything.

 

Probably the biggest advantage of this system is that the amount you can possibly lose in each round is fixed i.e. there is an upper limit to your losses. The total sum of all the numbers in your original sequence is the maximum amount you can lose in any single round of the system. Therefore, while using the 1-2-3-4 sequence, the player can lose a maximum of $10 (1+2+3+4) in one round.

However, the player is guaranteed to go through way more frequent losing cycles, as 2 numbers are removed from the sequence after every loss and only 1 is added when the player wins. Effectively, the 1-2-3-4 sequence will get over if the player loses just the first 2 bets.

 

Therefore it is very important to think and carefully decided on the exact sequence, as explained below.

 

Choosing A Starting Sequence

 

A player is free to choose nay numbers in his sequence, however it is preferable if each number is either equal or higher to the previous number in the sequence, though it is not compulsory. There are only 2 considerations to keep in mind while choosing a starting sequence:

 

1. The larger the numbers, the more are the chances of losing big.
2. More numbers in each cycle will make each cycle last much longer.

 

A sequence consisting of between 6 to 10 numbers is generally considered ideal for this system. Players should also pre-decide on their budget for the system, and it is recommended that the total sum of all the numbers in their sequence should not exceed 10% of their total bankroll.

 

For example, if a player has a $500 bankroll, he wouldn’t want his sequence to exceed $50, and hence, he can easily select one of the sample sequences given below.

 

 

Sequences don’t necessarily have to begin with 1, but that is considered a low risk approach.

 

Setting Limits

 

Setting both, win as well as loss limits is a key aspect of successfully utilizing this system. The system is designed to help limit the player’s losses to some extent, as he can only lose a fixed amount per round. It is advisable that a player sets a definitive limit as to how much he is prepared to lose in one gaming session, as despite going on a long losing streak, he will at least know when to quit the game and stop playing when things are not going his way.

 

Similarly, the system can continue infinitely if a player goes on a long winning streak, as a new number is added after every win. The numbers can get very high rather quickly, and hence it would be advisable for players to set a target for the amount of profit they want to take home, and then stop playing once they reach that target. This will make sure the player locks in a profit after a healthy streak and doesn’t keep playing till he finished his bankroll.

 

Does The System Work?

 

Unlike the negative progression systems, the Reverse Labouchere System does work to an extent, as it can return a big profit under favourable circumstances as well as limit the amount of money a player can potentially lose per round. However, as usual there are no guarantees, and the probability of a loss is much higher than that of a win as it only takes a few losing wagers to end a cycle and result in an overall loss.

 

The greatest advantage of this system is that the amount a player can lose per round is limited to the sum of all the numbers in his original sequence, but the amount he can potentially win if he goes on a long winning streak is effectively unlimited, or as much as the maximum the casino will let you take. A long winning streak is imperative to big profits in this system, and while that is unlikely, it is very much possible.

 

The main thing to keep in mind while using this system is that the player needs to be disciplined and ensure he never chases his losses. Understanding the risks involved and playing with patience can be potentially rewarding while using the Labouchere system.

 

6. The Paroli System

 

The Paroli System is one of the most popular progressive betting systems. It is also considered as a relatively simple to understand system, which helps its mass appeal. The name ‘Paroli’ is derived from a Latin term ‘Par’, which means one that is equal. The Paroli system is the exact opposite of the Martingale system, however there are fixed limits for the maximum stake.

 

The Paroli is a positive progression betting system, which essentially means that a player is supposed to increase his stakes after every win. Just like ever other system, there are no guarantees with this system, but it is still quite appealing for certain reasons, apart from the fact that it is incredibly easy to learn and use effectively.

 

There are two main purposes of this system:

 

1. To generate small wins consistently.
2. To avoid the risk of substantial losses.

  

Usage Of The Paroli System

 

The Paroli System has been designed to be used for even money bets. It is most commonly used for games such as Roulette and Craps, while a variation can be used for Baccarat also. It can be used while betting on live sports as well, albeit only on the even money bets. The system is blatantly straightforward as it mere involves just adjusting the stakes according to some basic rules.

 

Rule 1: Fixed Base Stake

 

A player wanting to implement the Paroli System effectively needs to have a fixed base rate. This is the amount he will stake at the start of each round. The player can choose any amount as his bas rate, but it should not be kept too high when compared to his total bankroll. It is recommended to use between 2%-5% of the player’s total bankroll as his base stake. For example, if the player has a gambling bankroll of $200, a base stake of $10 should be the ideal maximum.

 

 

Rule 2: Double Up After Winning

 

Every time the player wins a bet, he should double his stake for the next bet. Therefore, if he starts with a base stake of $10, and then wins his first bet, his next bet should be $20. If he wins again, then he should again double up to $40.

 

Rule 3: Stop After 3 wins

 

The player should stop increasing his stakes after 3 consecutive wins, and should again start with his base stake for the 4^th bet. The ideology behind this rule is that getting 3 wins on the trot is fairly common, but any more than 3 consecutive wins seem less likely.

 

Rule 4: Base Stake After Losing

 

Whenever the player loses a bet, his next bet should always be just his base stake. No matter how many times in a row the player loses, he must not increase his stake after a losing round, and play only with his base stake.

 

The main theory behind the Paroli System is simple, as the player is aiming to double up 3 times, collect that profit, and then start again and give it another shot. He should be able to do this a few times per session, and his profits from these 3-round winning streaks should hopefully be greater than all his combined losses so far.

 

Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Paroli System

 

The Paroli System is popular because it has 3 key advantages.

 

1. It is very simple. The system is not complicated at all and it takes no time to learn how to implement it effectively.

 

2. The Paroli System provides relatively small but consistent wins.

 

3. Unless the player goes on an unusually long losing streak, he is quite unlikely to face huge losses while using this system.

 

Example

 

Lets assume a player is using the Paroli System for a game of Roulette online, and decides to bet on the colour black each time. He sets his base stake as $10. Now he is hoping for 3 consecutive wins to maximize his profits. Let’s assume that the player manages to get 3 blacks in a row.

 

• Win $10 on his first bet.
• Win $20 on his second bet.
• Win $40 on his third bet.

 

His total winnings across this sequence, therefore, would be $70.

 

Each time the player manages to win 3 consecutive bets and successfully doubles up thrice, he makes a profit of 7 times his base stake. The player then has to start again with his base stake from the 4^th bet, thereby reducing the risks of losing all his winnings in one go. This gives the player a decent chance to make an overall profit in a session, as 3 consecutive blacks is quite a common occurrence in Roulette.

 

Now let’s assume that the player goes on a streak of alternate blacks and reds.

• Win $10 on his first bet, total +10
• Lose $20 on his second bet, total -10
• Win $10 on his third bet, total 0
• Lose $20 on his fourth bet, total -20
• Win $10 on his fifth bet, total -10
• Lose $20 on his sixth bet, total -30

 

As can be seen above, the player ends up losing $30 here. If he had stuck to a base stake of $10 for each stake he would have broken even with the same sequence. This is the primary disadvantage of the Paroli System; there is no guarantee that a player will win money from it. An unfavorable sequence of results will always lead to a loss, and a set of such results can lead to a devastating loss. The house edge clearly exists in this system as well, and the Paroli System doesn’t do anything to negate this edge.

 

 

Is The Paroli System Worth Using?

 

The Paroli System is ultimately a flawed system, just like every other progressive betting system. However, it can be regarded as a good way to help a player manage his bankroll. If a player sticks sincerely to the rules of the Paroli System, he won’t have to chase his losses even if he goes on a long losing run. On the other hand, the player will also manage to avoid getting carried away while winning, as he would be forced to stop after 3 consecutive wins, avoiding the risk of giving back all his winnings in the event of a stroke of bad luck. If a player is disciplined enough, and aware that this system will not improve his overall chances of winning, but can help him earn a bit of profit with some luck, then he should definitely give the Paroli System a try.

 

 

7. The 1-3-2-6 Betting System

 

The 1-3-2-6 Betting System is another positive progression betting system which is very similar to the previously discussed Paroli system. Both these systems involve increasing the betting stakes after every round win and both also involve a cycle of bets which end at a fixed point. Basically the only differentiating aspect between the two systems is the sequence of the stakes.

 

The 1-3-2-6 systems is one of the easiest betting systems to grasp, and that explains its immense popularity. However, just like every other betting system, the 1-3-2-6 system has its own disadvantages as well, which will be discussed later.

 

Usage Of The 1-3-2-6 System

 

Like every other progressive betting system we have discussed so far, the 1-3-2-6 system is supposed to be used for even money bets, like the red/black or odd/even bets in Roulette. It can be also be used for even money bets in games like Baccarat, Craps and Blackjack, or just about any game which offers even money bets.

 

This is a very simple system, and the player just needs to adjust his stakes based on a few basic rules. Just like in the Paroli System, the player first needs to decide what his base stake his going to be. Anywhere between 2-5% of his total bankroll is considered as an ideal amount for the base stake.

 

For example, if a player has $500 with him to gamble, $20 (4%) would be an ideal base stake for him. Every time the player loses a bet, the sequence will end, and he will have to start a new one.

 

When a player wins a bet,  he will then adjust his stake according to the 1-3-2-6 sequence. Basically, if he wins his first bet of $20 (1 betting unit), he will then raise his stake to $60 (3 betting units) for the next bet. If the player wins the 2^nd  bet as well, he will stake $40 (2 betting units) on the next bet. After winning his 3^rd bet, the player will then stake $120 (6 betting units) to complete the whole sequence. Every time a player manages to win 4 consecutive bets to complete this full sequence, he must start all over again with 1 betting unit. Additionally, with every loss, the player must reset his stake back to 1 betting unit as well.

 

That is all there is to learn about this system, and as long as the player follows these basic rules while playing, he should have no trouble implementing this strategy.

 

All Possible Outcomes Of This System

 

Since each cycle involves just 4 numbers in the sequence, it is easy to analyze all possible outcomes of this system, as listed below:

 

• Lose the first bet (Total Loss : 1 Betting Unit)

 

• Win the first bet, lose the second one (Total Loss : 2 Betting Units)

 

• Win the first 2 bets, lose the third one (Total Win : 2 Betting Units)

 

• Win the first 3 bets, lose the 4^th one (Break-Even)

 

• Win all 4 bets (Total Win : 12 Betting Units)

 

 

As is clearly visible above, only 2 out of the 5 possible outcomes of one cycle are losing. Both the losing outcomes only occur when you lose the first or the second bet of the cycle. Hence, once you win the first 2 bets, you can’t possibly end up with a loss.

Though this makes the 1-3-2-6 system look like a guaranteed profit-maker, it definitely isn’t one. It has its own advantages but there is no guarantee of a win.

 

Example

 

Let’s assume that a player wants to implement this system while playing Roulette, starting with a base stake of $10.

 

He wants to bet only on odd numbers.

 

Let’s assume that he gets 6 consecutive even numbers, which translates to a total loss of $60 (10×6).

 

Now, lets assume that the player goes on a winning run, and completes the cycle by winning 4 consecutive bets. His total profit would be 10 + 30 (10×3) + 20 (10×2) + 60 (10×6) = $120.

 

This proves that even after going on a long losing streak of 6 consecutive losses, the player will only lose half the amount which he stands to win if he successfully completes one cycle of the system by winning 4 consecutive bets.

 

Advantages And Disadvantages Of The 1-3-2-6

 

There are quite a few advantages of this system, which makes it so popular amongst online Roulette players.

 

1. It is very easy to understand and implement. It is ideal for new players who are keen to try out a betting system without a lot of complications.

 

2. A player doesn’t have to increase his stakes when he loses, therefore he will manage to avoid losing all his money rather quickly.

 

3. Since the system forces the player to stop the cycle after 4 consecutive wins, he can essentially lock into a fixed profit from a mini-winning streak. Getting 4 consecutive wins is very common in a game like Roulette, and if the player is lucky, multiple such wins will lead to his total winnings being way more than the total losses.

 

4. It helps to keep the players disciplined, as they are forced to follow a fixed set of staking rules, ensuring they don’t lose all their winnings in one go.

 

That being said, the system has its own drawbacks as well, just like every other system. With the main drawback being that it does absolutely nothing to overcome the edge that the house usually has over all the games. A wrong sequence of results, could lead to multiple losses. Ultimately the player relies on his luck to win while using this system.

 

The 1-3-2-6 is considered as a pretty effective system, but, just like the Paroli System, it should primarily be used to manage the player’s payroll, rather than guaranteed big wins. If a player sticks sincerely to the rules of the 1-3-2-6 System, he won’t have to chase his losses even if he goes on a long losing run. On the other hand, the player will also manage to avoid getting carried away while winning.

 

 

8. The Contra D’Alembert System

 

The Contra D’Alembert system is another highly popular positive progression system, which aims at minimizing losses and maximizing potential profits at the same time. It is an extremely simple system, which explains its popularity.

Just like every other positive progression system, the Contra D’Alembert system requires the player to increase his stakes after every round he wins, and to decrease his stakes after every round loss.

The Contra D’Alembert System is essentially the exact opposite of the D’Alembert system, which we discussed earlier. The D’Alembert, as we know, is a negative progressive system, and the Contra D’Alembert was created to counter the disadvantages of the original system. Both these systems are supposed to be used on the exact same kind of bets though i.e. even money bets in Roulette, Craps, Baccarat or even sports betting.

 

Lets understand the Contra D’Alembert system in greater detail below :

 

About The Original System

 

The theory behind the original D’Alembert system, coined by French mathematician Jean-Baptiste le Rond d’Alembert, was that a player is more likely win after losing a wager, and can therefore earn more profits on his winning bets than he loses on his losing bets, by increasing his stakes when he loses. This sounds promising but it is a flawed system, as a long losing sequence can increase the stakes ridiculously and could cost the player his entire bankroll eventually.

 

In contrast, the Contra D’Alembert system tends to counter this disadvantage as a long losing streak is comparatively inexpensive, while a long winning streak can result in huge profits.

 

Usage Of The Contra D’Alembert

This system is incredibly to use, and uses similar rules to that of the original system.

 

Rule 1 – Decide The Base Unit

The player needs to decide on a base-staking unit before applying this system. It is recommended to use between 2-5% of the total bankroll available to the player. For example, if you are ready to gamble with $200, then 5% of it would $10, which could be your chosen base stake.

 

Rule 2 – Begin With One Unit

The player must stake only 1 base-staking unit for the first bet of every cycle while using the Contra D’Alembert system. Thus, $10 would be his stake for his first wager.

 

Rule 3 – Increase Stakes After A Win

After every winning bet, the player should increase his stake by 1 base stake unit for the following bet. For example, if he started playing with $10 as his base stake, and won his first bet, he would then stake $20. If he won again, he would stake $30, and so on. This rule applies after every single bet.

 

Rule 4 – Decrease Stakes After A Loss

After every bet that the player loses, he must decrease his stake for the following wager by one base-staking unit. For example if he loses a wager of $30, then his next stake should be $20. If he loses the very first bet itself, then the stake remains the same for the next wager, till the stakes increase.

 

Advantages And Disadvantages Of This System

 

There are several key advantages of this system.

1. It is extremely easy to understand and implement. There is no complex and advance mathematics involved, neither is there a complicated sequence to remember. As long as the basic rules are followed, the player is ready to effectively implement this system.
2. It is a great way to manage one’s bankroll, as the player doesn’t have to increase his stakes when he loses. Even if he loses his first 10 bets in a row, the player will only lose a total of 10 betting units. This is a big advantage when compared to the Martingale system, where if you lose the first 10 wagers in a row, you will end up losing a staggering 511 betting units.
3. The system ensures that the player loses money rather slowly when the luck is against him, and also wins big when he goes on a big winning streak. By increasing the stakes each time he wins, the player will be winning more and more if things are going in his favour.

 

 

However, just like every other system, this system also has its disadvantages. A player can lose money even if he wins more bets than he loses, with certain sequences. Lets put this disadvantage to a practical test.

Let’s assume that the player wants to bet only on a black, and his starting base unit is $10.

 

1. Wager $10, win. Increase stake to $20.
2. Wager $20, win. Increase stake to $30.
3. Wager $30, lose. Decrease stake to $20.
4. Wager $20, win. Increase stake to $30
5. Wager $30, lose. Decrease stake to $20.
6. Wager $20, win. Increase stake to $30.
7. Wager $30, lose.

 

 

As you can see, the player won 4 of his bets and lost 3. However, the total amount he won by winning 4 bets is $70, while the total amount he lost by losing 3 bets is $90, giving him an overall loss of $20 despite winning more number of bets than he lost.

 

So basically, even though this system has the potential to maximize a player’s winnings in certain circumstances, it can also make him lose more than he would if he was just betting with the same stake on every spin.

 

Is The Contra D’Alembert System Worth It?

Considering the drawbacks of this system, it wouldn’t be highly recommended to use it. However, at the same time it has its own set of advantages as well, which makes it a viable system for disciplined gamblers. It can help you manage your bankroll if you sincerely follow the four rules, as you will not be chasing your losses despite going on a long losing streak. Discipline is key to the success of this system.

It would also be highly recommended for players to set a maximum stake before implementing this system. They can pre-decide on a target stake, which they should not exceed in any circumstances. Through this, if a player manages to go on a long winning streak and eventually reaches a point where his stake matches his pre-decided maximum stake, he should then stop the cycle and start from the very beginning, with his base stake or at least significantly reduce his stakes. This will ensure that the player won’t be giving back all his winnings if he is lucky enough to go on a long winning streak.