LaBouchere System

The LaBouchere system was named after its inventor Henry LaBouchere, a wealthy English aristocrat from the XIX century who loved playing roulette. LaBouchere was well-known for his betting system which now carries his name and which he used on roulette in all the casinos he played.

The LaBouchere system is not so simple as the Martingale or Fibonacci systems. It’s far more complex. So if you’re looking for a system that you can use without taking notes or reading guides, it’s not for you. Additionally, it can be quite confusing for beginners. If this is your first time playing roulette, we suggest staying away from it.

How Does The LaBouchere System Work?

As we already mentioned, the system was designed to work on even money bets. This means that you can use it on outside roulette bets such as High/Low, Odd/Even or Red/Black. Don’t even think about using it on inside bets. The chances of winning these bets is not even close to 50:50, so the math simply won’t work.

Before you start using the system, you first need to write down how much money you want to win. The next step is to separate that amount in smaller figures. For example, if you’re planning on winning $10, separate it in a sequence such as 1-1-1-2-2-2-1. You can separate the whole amount in any way you like. Your first bet will be a combination of the first and last numbers in the sequence, in this case, $2.

If you win, cross the numbers you just used in the sequence. This should leave you with 1-1-2-2-2. Repeat the process for the next step. If you follow this sequence, your next bet will be $3. Should you manage to win, cross out the numbers you just used, and continue following the sequence and process until all the numbers are crossed.

At this point, you’ve won your desired amount and you can either walk out of the casino happy or start a new sequence.

In case you lose, you add the money staked to the end of the sequence. For example, if you lost your first bet which was $2 in the aforementioned sequence. y\You add 2 to the end of the list and don’t cross out any numbers. After each loss, you repeat the process and continue following the strategy until all the numbers are crossed out.

As you can see, the LaBouchere system is pretty simple once you learn how it works. Not as simple as Martingale, but it’s a lot more fun. The problem with it is that the sequence can get quite long if you get into a losing streak.

Still, by following the string of numbers and stick to the steps in the process, you will strike out all the numbers on the list until you’re left with a single one. Stake that amount and you’ll be closer to your goal of winning the money you had in mind.