Roulette Systems

This is how it works[/caption]This system is named after French mathematician Jean Baptiste le Rond d’Alembert and acts on the assumption that if something happens more often during a normal period it will happen less frequently in the future or vice versa. It’s a perfect example of gambler’s fallacy due to the fact that it’s often mistaken.

The progression of this system is pretty slow and involves increasing the bet for the original stake after each loss and decreasing the bet by the original stake after each win. The good thing about the d’Alembert system is that the progression is slower than the other systems, so you most likely won’t exceed the betting limit.

However, the non-equal distribution of wins and losses means you won’t make any big bets for some time. Take the zero on the wheel into account, and the probability of winning something goes further down the ladder.

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The Martingale betting system is probably the most commonly used betting system of all time. It applies to most casino games including roulette. The system involves wagering on simple bets such as red or black or high or low.

The player starts by placing down a small bet – his chances of winning the round are 50:50. If he ends up losing, he doubles the bet in order to cover the previous loss. He does the same every spin until he wins a bet, starting all over again.

The Martingale system may work if you’re lucky, but the problem with it is that the profits are insignificant. Regardless of the number of times you’re doubling your bet, you will only earn your original stake back. Another problem is that doubling your bet after a string of losses can easily exceed the maximum betting limits on the table, so you’ll be left with huge losses and no earnings at all.

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The Fibonacci system involves the use of the Fibonacci numbers sequence. Due to this, the player goes a step forward with each win and 2 steps back with each loss. Just like with the Martingale system, the Fibonacci system can make you go over the maximum betting limit and then there’s also the possibility of you running out of money due to losing streaks.

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The Paroli system acts a bit differently than the others. Rather than simply doubling your bet or decreasing after a loss, with this system, the player increases each winning bet by the profit. Over time, you can win big amounts, but the system is pretty risky for beginners.

The idea of playing the numbers rests on the incorrect notion that some numbers which are yet to appear are overdue and will ‘come out’ in the following spins. These numbers are called overdue numbers or retardataires.

The two-thirds law in roulette is based on the fact that two-nominal numbers don’t win 36% of the time, with 37% only winning once, and 25% winning several times. The system involves betting on numbers that have already won previously.

This system is based on the law of small numbers. The more you play, the average wins of the numbers eventually become even, so it’s fair to say that the system doesn’t work in the long run, just like any other roulette betting system.