How to Play Roulette Online

Intuitively people believe they can't lose very many even-money bets in a row and that eventually they'll win and show a small profit. That belief is wrong and it's the reason this betting system shouldn't be taken lightly.

It's true that if you could keep doubling your bet forever, the Martingale would guarantee a profit.

In reality, it results in lots of small wins and some rare but catastrophic losses. That's because in real life there are factors that will stop you from doubling your bet indefinitely. First, games have maximum bets. Second, you don't have an infinite bankroll.

The truth is, you can stick with a number as long as you want. If you hit a winner in 34 spins or less you'll show a profit. Let's look at an example:

• You arrive at a live roulette table and start recording each winning number on a notepad.
• After 30 spins you see that number 15 has hit three times, more than any other number.

One easy way to record the winning numbers is to write 1-35 down the left side of your paper. Each time a winning number is called, mark an X next to that number. That way you'll easily be able to see which number hit most often.

D'Alembert is basically a more moderate version of the Martingale. It limits the disastrous losses that are possible using the Martingale but you can still find yourself in a hole pretty quick.

Session to session, negative progression systems generally result in many more small wins. Those small wins, however, come at the risk of less frequent but massive losses.

This is known as a positive progression system, as opposed to negative progression systems like the regular D'Alembert and the Martingale. Let's take a look at it in action:

This system is designed to capitalize on winning streaks and minimize your losses during cold streaks. It's helpful to set a target number of wins that will trigger the system to reset. For example, after four wins in a row, you can bank your winnings and start again by betting one unit.

The 3/2 system has a lot going for it. It's easy to use and it results in lots of winning spins which is always fun. Also, if you can string together a few scoops where you win both bets, you can build big profits really fast.

The downside to this system is that around 30% of the time you will lose both bets and be down 5 units. Depending on your luck in a single session it can be really swingy in either direction when you're winning or losing both bets.

This is a popular strategy because it's super easy to remember and put into practice. It works best when you hit four consecutive wins which will give you 12 times your initial bet.

This strategy is also valuable because it limits your losses when you're running cold since you only bet one unit following a loss instead of doubling your bet like in the Martingale.

Another similarity to the other systems on this list is that this strategy works best with even-money bets like red and black.

Remember, since the sequence can go on forever it's really important to keep track of your net profit during the round. Set win and loss targets before you start to make sure you know where your bankroll's at.

If you're comfortable taking moderate risks, positive progression systems like this are a great way to take a shot at a big win. If you can string together a few runs of consecutive wins you can really cash in.

As you can see, a string of three consecutive wins will give you a profit of ten units. For a more aggressive approach, increase the number of wins it takes to re-start the sequence. For a more conservative approach, re-start after just two wins.