This supposed foolproof system is said to give players the edge over the house. Players are told to bet on the same 50/50 bet and double the bet every time they lose. For example, if a player bets $1 on black and loses, they should then bet $2 on black. This is to be done up to seven times.
Many look at this and instinctively believe that it will work. Throw in some fancy math that shows the odds of landing 7 reds in a row and it will seem flawless, right? However, you might also find yourself in a situation where you are risking up to $127 in an effort to earn $10. The chances of landing on black (or red, even, odd, etc.) is always less than 50% with each spin. Nothing will change the odds. Unless there is no cap to your bankroll, you could get to the breakpoint where you need to double up but don’t have bankroll. In this case you will generate a big loss. This is why it is mainly recommended for small stakes only.
All roulette systems are based around the same premise. If a casino believed that there was a way to beat the system, they would make it against the rules. Einstein said it best, “You can’t beat a roulette table unless you steal from it.”
For high rollers who want to take a shot at the martingale system this of course can be quite a thrill. Besides, you will be making quite an atmosphere at the table.
