Martingale system, roulette strategy
The Martingale system is one of the oldest strategies in gambling. It was invented in the 18th century in France for Heads or Tails, where the chance of winning each time is 50%. It was soon applied to roulette, where the probability of hitting BLACK or RED is also close to 50%. It is one of the most popular strategies used by roulette players.
Martingale Strategy in Live Casino online
The basic principle is simple. Start by betting, for example, $1 on RED or BLACK. If the player wins, the $1 profit is secured. If the player loses, the next bet is doubled.
Example with a $1 starting bet: 1st bet BLACK $1 – result RED = lose; 2nd bet BLACK $2 – lose; 3rd bet BLACK $4 – lose; 4th bet BLACK $8 – lose; 5th bet BLACK $16 – result BLACK = WIN. The player bets $31 in total and wins $32, for a $1 profit, then can start again.
Example with a $10 starting bet: $10, $20, $40, $80, then $160 after four consecutive losses. If the fifth $160 bet wins, the total staked is $310 and the return is $320, leaving a $10 profit.
The major disadvantage is that real players have limited funds and casinos impose table limits. Even though long losing streaks may be unlikely, they can occur, and exponential bet growth can have serious consequences. If you choose this strategy, the source recommends keeping enough funds to cover multiple consecutive losing rounds.