I was reading about a bet method on a published system for a different game and it seems to be worth trying on roulette. Especially for you lucky punters that have access to non-zero roulette. Or even single zero with “la partage”.
The bet selection is your choice. This bet method is based on Oscar’s Grind. That is, we increase our bet amount after a win and we keep it the same after a loss.
We have to keep track of 3 numbers. Units Lost, current bet size and a running total to be able to know when we’ve reached our win target. Losses starts out as 0, bet size starts out as 1 and of course running total starts out at zero. Every time we lose we increase Losses by the amount lost and the bet amount remains unchanged. Every time we win we increase the bet amount by 1 unit and we decrease Losses by the amount won. Every time we lose 2 times in a row, we stop betting until we have a virtual win then we start betting for real at the unit amount of the last bet we made.
Here is how you need to carry out our black and red roulette strategy: As the name of the system tells you, with this roulette strategy, you need to bet on black and red. The betting session starts with you placing a bet of $5 on a colour of your choice. You need to countinue to bet $5 on the same colour until you lose two times in a row. The martingale strategy has been applied to roulette as well, as the probability of hitting either red or black is close to 50%. Since a gambler with infinite wealth will, almost surely, eventually flip heads, the martingale betting strategy was seen as a sure thing by those who advocated it. Ok you should bet red/black by referring the opposite colour based on the last spin of the next roulette table. This strategy is simple since you hardly see two roulette tables come out two strings of identical red/black, especially, two tables ne.
This is a means of trying to prevent large streaks of losses from wiping us out. It is off-set by the reality that we may skip wins and come back to play and catch 2 more losses. If we do this once that’s 4 losses in a row, and twice is 6 losses in a row. But all in all I think stopping after 2 losses and waiting for the losing streak to end is a safer idea.
The only reason we keep track of losses is that we have a chart that comes into play after we’ve won 2 times in a row. This tells us what to bet based on how many units we are down. Using this chart is entirely optional.
Units down Bet Amount
1-3 1
4-6 2
7-9 3
10 + 4
This chart accomplishes 2 things. First, it causes us to increase our bet size more rapidly if we just had a long stretch of losses and it lets us reduce our bet size if we’re betting larger units but have recovered most or all of our losses.
4 units is the largest bet we will be making and if we lose a 4 unit bet, we end that attack and re-set losses to 0 and bet size to 1. I also suggest that you re-set any time you reach a new high bank amount. That’s the basic skeleton of the bet method. It can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. For example you can make a losing bet of 5 or 6 the stop-loss target.
The original version has us adding an extra unit to the losses number for every loss. This gives us some guaranteed profit if we get back to zero. I didn’t include this factor because it’s just as easy to keep track of our total and make decisions accordingly.
Some observations
This is a very controlled money management strategy. It keeps the bets from escalating too high by ending the game on a 4 unit lost bet. This is a very important part of the method. Every bet selection will have periodic losing streaks. We either need to be prepared to bet a long progression, risking large numbers of units to try and stop a loss or we need to be willing to take small losses more often to keep from having to use a long expensive progression.
The above paragraph is in red because it’s the reality of most gambling systems. It has to be come to grips with if you intend to stay sane playing this game. I’m not say that a long progression is dumb, I’m just saying that if you use it, you have to be aware of the pitfalls and be willing to take a really big hit every now and then. Also, it takes a lot of guts to place the larger bet amounts so, “Know thyself” before you try to play using a steep progression.
That’s the method in a nutshell. Use it if you like it,
GLC
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A minor tweak to this progression
Use any even chance bet selection method you like. Or for simplicity, just pick one of the even chances, such as Red and play Red only. Or if it makes you mad if you happen to pick the wrong color, play follow-the-last. That way you’ll catch all steaks of either color. What you won’t like is RBRBRBRBRBRBR. But, there’s no selection process that doesn’t have a killer sequence.
The bet progression is what I’m presenting here.
We will increase our bet size after 2 wins and we’ll stay the same after a loss. The 2 wins don’t have to be in a row and it doesn’t matter how many losses are between them.
This is a possible sequence:
-1-1-1+1-1-1+1-2-2+2+2-3-3-3+3-3+3+4+4-4 = -5
Here’s a winning sequence:
+1-1-1+1+2+2-3+3+3-4 = +3
4 units is the largest bet we make.
We play until we lose on a 4 unit bet.
We can win many 4 bets but when we lose a 4 unit bet we end the attack plus or minus.
I am tightening up my rules for playing this system.
I have changed the “Chart”. For all of you who have any respect for anything I write, I’m encouraging you to look at this more closely. I suggest this because it is a very solid bet method that gives enough wiggle room to win some units without ever risking too much at one time. I suggest a 40 unit buy-in and a 10 unit win target. As you play it you can adjust these to suit yourself. I will suggest a bet selection method but you can use any even chance method you like.
1. RBRBRBRB etc… Just alternate continuously. This will keep from having long losing stretches most of the time. The rule in the system of ending real betting after 2 losses in a row and then only resuming real betting after a win works well in conjunction with this bet method.
We have to keep track of 3 numbers.
Units Lost
Current bet size
Running total.
Losses start out as 0, bet size starts as 1.
Every time we lose we increase Losses by the amount lost and the bet amount remains unchanged.
Every time we win we increase the bet amount by 1 unit and we decrease Losses by the amount won.
Every time we lose 2 times in a row, we stop betting until we have a virtual win then we start betting again.
The only reason we keep track of losses is that we have a chart that comes into play after we’ve won 2 times in a row. This tells us what to bet based on how many units we are down.
Units down Bet Amount
1-2 1
3-4 2
5-6 3
7-8 4
9 or more 5*
Continue to bet based on the chart as long as you are winning or until you reach 0, 1.
As soon as you lose a bet from the chart, you go back to the normal betting rules.
This chart accomplishes 2 things. First, it causes us to increase our bet size more rapidly if we just had a long stretch of losses and it lets us reduce our bet size if we’re betting larger units but have recovered most or all of our losses.
*Note: This is the only time we will ever bet 5 units. It’s when we have won 2 times in a row and we go to the chart and we’re down 9 units or more, then and only then can we bet 5 units. Never more than 5 units. Any time we lose a 5 unit bet we end the session and take our loss.
4 units is the largest bet we will make other then the 5 unit bet when using the chart. If we lose a 4 unit bet, we also end that attack and re-set losses to 0 and bet size to 1. Re-set everything any time you reach a new profit. That will be when the running total = +1.
You can stop looking for a better even chance system. There are none. There may be others as good, but none better. You can be fooled by long progressions, but they are just smoke and mirrors. In the end, the closer you stay to a flat bet, the better off you’re going to be.
I’m thinking this is as good as it gets.
Especially for baccarat where you have to bet large units.
It can be dialed back to limit the size of our bets even more. We can say that under normal betting when we lose a 3 unit bet we have to reset. That would mean on the chart we’d have to drop the line for the 5 unit bet and say that any draw-down over 7 units results in a 4 unit bet. Any loss on the 4 unit bet causes a termination and overall reset.
When we’re betting from the chart, as long as we win we stay with the chart. If we lose at either 3 or 4 unit bets, this ends the attack, reset. If we win and the chart tell us to bet 2 units and we lose, then we go back to our progression line. I have been having very good results using the alternating bet selection process. The only thing that kills it is to be on the losing side of chops. In this case the stop after 2 losses until a win to resume betting helps stabilize the system.
I’m always trying to tweak it to be better. It actually does well if we go to the chart after every win instead of waiting for 2 wins in a row. Also using the chart after 2 wins but not necessarily in a row works also.
When you test a session, check and see if alternating R/B or B/P does as well, worse or better than the bet selection you used. Also, see if one of the options sending us to the chart more frequently helps any. Or, don’t mess with it at all. It works fine as is! I just need to leave well enough alone.
GLC
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Roulette-Bet comment: We don’t know about the STOP-RESTART idea of this system, but we DO LIKE the progression. Also you can minimize your win target to just two units instead of five.
The 3/2 system is designed to generate high frequency wins and modest profits. It uses a combination of red/black bets with column bets to increase the likelihood of achieving at least one win per bet each round while keeping a healthy bankroll for much longer than other roulette systems. The rules are simple and easy to remember. Learn how to combine your bets to achieve up to 70% coverage on all pockets each spin!
How Does it Work?
This system relies on a combination of two bets per spin. The first bet must be placed on either red or black, and the second bet must be placed on a column. There are two simple ways your bets can cover 26 pockets each and every spin:
- Place a 3 unit bet on red and a 2 unit bet on the middle/second column
- OR place a 3 unit bet on black and a 2 unit bet on the third column.
Either way, you'll be betting a 3/2 ratio on a color and a column with the larger bet always falling on the color. For example, you could bet C$15 on red and C$10 on the second column OR C$15 on black and C$10 on the third column.
Bets to Use When Employing the 3/2 System
The 3/2 system uses two types of outside bets: red/black and column.
- Red/Black allows players to bet on either all 18 black or 18 red during a round. This even-chance bet has a payout of 1/1.
- Column bets allow players to bet on 1 of 3 columns containing 12 numbers each during a round. This gives a slightly higher payout of 2/1.
Playing the 3/2 System at the Table
Now that we've gone through the basics, let's have a look at how this system plays out tableside.
- You begin with C$3 on red and C$2 on the second column for a total bet of C$5 and let the wheel spin.
- The ball lands in the 16 red pocket which falls under column 1. You get a C$3 payout for your bet on red and a C$2 loss for your bet on column 2 leaving you with a net profit of C$1.
- The second spin results in 13 black which falls under column 1 for a C$5 loss leaving you with a C$4 net loss.
- The third round proves lucky with 23 red which falls under column 2. You get a C$3 payout for your bet on red and a $4 payout for your column bet leaving you with a C$3 net profit.
Of course, this is only the beginning of a session, but it illustrates the system in action. As with any roulette system, it is best to keep each session short for optimum success.
'3/2 allows you to cover a 68-70% majority of numbers on the roulette table greatly increasing your chances of achieving a winning outcome.'
The Logic Behind The 3/2 System
The 3/2 system's main goal is for combined unit wagers to cover as many pockets as possible each round thus increasing the likelihood of achieving a win. It does this by combining red/black bets with column bets.
If you look at the 3 available columns on a standard roulette table, you'll notice that the first has 6 pockets of each color, but the second and third have a skewed distribution.
The second column, illustrated below, has 8 black spaces and 4 red spaces. When the 8 black are combined with 18 red, you can cover a total of 26 pockets. That is approximately 70% of a European wheel or 68% of an American wheel!
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 |
The same holds true when the third column and black are selected. The third column, illustrated below, has 8 red spaces and 4 black. When the 8 red are combined with 18 black, you have bets covering 26 pockets out of 37 or 38.
| 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 |
Even though the two combinations are reversed, they share the same odds and are equally valid ways of maximizing each spin's potential to award wins.
Have a look at how this plays out with a more extended session of 9 spins:
This session ended with a profit in the amount of 1.6x the starting total bet. Notice how the net profit steadily recovers by 1 unit on a win/loss spin despite which bet is responsible for the win. This is the 3:2 ratio at work.
Roulette Betting System Red Black Line
Some Advantages of Using This System
The strongest advantage of using the 3/2 system is the sheer coverage of numbers your divided bet will encompass. Though the payouts are relatively low, the odds of achieving a win each round are much higher than when placing a single unit bet on even/odd or columns alone.
Possible Disadvantages to Consider
Multiple bets per spin add up quickly, so be aware of the total cost before beginning a session. Each total bet will amount to 5x whatever unit you choose.
Another thing to consider is that the payouts for these bets are only 1/1 for red/black or 2/1 for columns. These are the lowest paying of all possible roulette bet options. So, don't expect to 'get rich quick' using this system.
3/2 System Variations
- 'World's Best' System
- 2/1 Columns + Red System
The 'World's Best' System
There is a variation of the 3/2 system that claims to be superior to the original. It instructs players to place equal amounts of bet units on low 18/high 18 and dozens to increase the odds of a win. For example, you would place C$5 on low 18 and C$5 on the third dozen for coverage of 30 pockets. That's around 80% of the numbers. The payouts are the same with dozens paying 2/1 and low 18/high 18 paying 1/1.
Roulette Betting Chart
However, this system is less likely to profit as there are no overlapping wins between the two bets. 3/2 allows red or black to win simultaneously with column bets on a spin. Low 18/high18 cannot win together with the third dozen. This gives the original 3/2 more profit potential despite its 10% less coverage.
The 2/1 Columns + Red System
This variation requires you to place 3 equal bets on the first column, second column, and red. This gives you coverage of 32 pockets. That's around 84% to 86% of the numbers. For it to succeed, it is recommended that you play at least 10 rounds.
However, this system is less likely to profit as there are no overlapping wins between the two bets. 3/2 allows red or black to win simultaneously with column bets on a spin. Low 18/high18 cannot win together with the third dozen. This gives the original 3/2 more profit potential despite its 10% less coverage.
Does the 3/2 System Really Work?
Roulette Betting System Red Black Friday
This system allows your bets to cover up to 70% of the numbers, so hypothetically, at least one of your bets should win 7 out of 10 spins, right? Well, keep in mind that real-life gameplay and hypothetical gameplay don't always match up.
Mathematically, the probability of the ball landing in each pocket is equal. This calculation is based on a hypothetical session of hundreds of thousands of spins. During the short-term sessions of real-life experience, there's a great deal of variance in the numbers that are selected. You would identify these variances as winning or losing streaks when a single number seems to be favored or is not selected at all.
Each outside and column bet has a 5.26% house edge at an American table or a 2.63% edge at a European table. If you were to spin the roulette wheel thousands of times, each column bet would payout around 30% of the time and each red/black bet would payout around 47% of the time. Betting both during one spin has about a 10% chance of overlapping wins for a profit of 1.4x the total bet.
The 3/2 system places 3 units on the 1/1 payout bets with 2 units on the 2/1 payout bets to cushion losses and boost winnings. So, how will this play out for you at the table? Mathematically, the probability is in your favor, however, variance is the unknown element in the equation. That's where personal experience and luck come into play.
Gamble Responsibly
- This system may require high total bets each round depending on which casino you play.
- Choose tables with low minimum bet requirements for optimum success budgeting.
- Select a personal loss and time limit to best ensure that you get to keep profits and reduce losses.
- As with any roulette system, nothing is guaranteed to work as this is a game of chance!
Is This the Method for You?
The 3/2 system relies on intermediate bet amounts, high number coverage and low payouts from outside bets. This makes it best suited to players that have a moderate budget, enjoy playing a win generating system and don't mind if payouts will be on the low end of the spectrum. Ready to try out out these strategies? Start playing at our recommended online roulette sites.