Roulette has been around for hundreds of years and its popularity shows no signs of stopping. This fun and exciting game has been used in many famous movies and thanks to the growth in online casinos, it’s finding more and more new fans.
Which Strategy?
In order to maximise your game enjoyment and enhance your chances of success, it’s important to understand the different strategies that are available in roulette before you start playing. The main strategies are:
- Martingale
- Fibonacci
- Reverse Martingale or the Paroli system
- Labouchere
- James Bond
- D’Alembert
While all these systems have their fans, their success varies and using any particular one will depend on the type of player you are and what you want to get from your game. However, the most popular strategies are:
The Martingale System
Used the world over, this popular system is perfectly suited for playing online casino roulette tables. The concept is simple. Every time a player loses a bet, they double the size of their next bet in order to recoup their losses quicker.
Cons:
During a losing streak this system can get very expensive.
Minimum and maximum table wagers can prevent its use
Riskier
Potentially needs a big budget
Simple to understand
Pros:
Recoup losses quicker
The Reverse Martingale or Paroli system
This is the exact opposite of the Martingale system. To begin, the player lays the minimum table bet and continues to do so every time they lose. However, when they win, the player doubles their stake. The aim of the Paroli method is to double your stake for three winning spins in a row, then revert back to your starting stake.
Cons:
It’s risk averse so big wins are unlikely
Pros:
Simple to understand
Great for first timers
Low risk
Betting with your winnings
The D’Alembert strategy
This popular system involves increasing stakes after losses and decreasing stakes after wins. However, it only works on even bets such as red or black. With the odds of winning these bets at around 48% (depending on game variant), it should result in a low-risk gaming strategy that narrowly favours the house.
Pros:
Makes your bankroll and therefore gaming time, last longer
Simple to understand
You can bet as much or as little as you want
Cons:
A losing streak could result in big losses.
Chances of big wins are small
The Fibonacci Strategy
Named after the mathematician, this famous system has been used successfully in many casino card games, but the strategy is not really suitable for Roulette.
It is based on the popular Fibonacci numbers – a sequence where the next number equals the sum of the previous two numbers, starting with 1.
1 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 8 – 13 – 21 – 34 – 55 – 89 – 144 – 233 – 377 – 610 – 987
To use this method in roulette there is no need to start at one, as long as you follow the sequence, bet betting low is advisable if you want to test it out first. The problem with Fibonacci is a losing streak can get players into deep trouble and, much like the Martingale system, it potentially requires a large bankroll to see it through to victory.
Pros:
Easy to learn
Cons:
Can be expensive to bankroll
Table limits can potentially stop the sequence and prevent you from winning
Not really suited to roulette.
Top Roulette Tips
Once you have chosen your preferred system it’s time to hit the tables, but before you do, we’ve got a few more tips to help maximise your enjoyment and increase your chances of roulette success.
Know the odds and payouts
In order to make the best betting decisions it’s worth taking your time to check out the casinos roulette pay-outs and odds before you start.
Budget
Set yourself a budget before you begin – this should be a figure that you can afford to lose. By playing within your means, you will have a more enjoyable gaming experience.
Goal
Many players get carried away with their success and lose track of their winnings, and before they know it, they have gambled it all away by chasing a winning streak. By setting a goal at the beginning, players will have a clear idea of the amount they would be happy to win. This allows them to cash in their chips while they are still on top and enjoy their winnings.
Promotions
All online casinos offer promotions and bonuses to players. Whether it’s a signing on bonus, loyalty payment, or free games. Taking advantage of these offers will maximise your playing time at little or no cost to you.
Play European
There are two main types of roulette game: American and European (Sometimes called French). The American wheel has a zero slot, plus a double zero slot, while the European wheel only has a zero. This means the European roulette wheel offers players a better chance of success.
No system is guaranteed
Whichever strategy you decide upon it’s important to pick the one that is right for you and to understand its risks and rewards. Roulette is ultimately a game of chance, and while a system will improve your chances of success, it cannot guarantee anything. That’s why it’s worth remembering that the reason roulette is so popular is because it’s an exciting and fun game to play. What are you waiting for?
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