Humans have evolved to find patterns, and our brains are so wired to this pursuit that we can be tricked into seeing connections where none exist. This is perhaps why, in games of chance, humans have problems understanding exactly how odds and betting work. There are many areas in life where this reality can cause problems, but in gambling, we have an advantage. With statistical analysis, we can track down the real odds of betting ideas and strategies, to see how they really work. In approaches like Romanosky’s betting system for roulette, mathematical understanding leaves us with one ine ..read more

Since the dawn of gambling in the halls of ancient civilisations, the house has always had the edge. Yet, the players have always attempted to prove that they can logically beat the game. It used to be that betting systems would work their way around a dedicated few, but thanks to the wonders of the internet, anyone can quickly find a supposed expert detailing a proven betting system. One such betting system that’s gained a great deal of traction – primarily as a result of people failing with the heavily-touted Martingale system – is the Reverse Martingale betting system. The hook is that it’s ..read more

If you’ve played roulette before, you’ll be aware of the complexity of the game and the potential to bet on a vast array of diverse outcomes. While the game is purely based on chance, some players do like to go in with a strategy to try to improve their chances of winning. For example, many would agree that placing random bets on each spin is unwise, and that bettors should be consistent when they put their chips down. One of the most famous betting systems in existence is the D’Alembert approach, which is renowned for its simplicity. Indeed, it is regarded as the second-most popular strategy ..read more

Of the many betting systems out there, lauded by expert gamblers, the Paroli betting system comes across as the most user-friendly, in theory. Billed as a ‘positive’ progression betting system, the Paroli side-steps the scarier Martingale procedures to appear as a lower-risk strategy. Still, as is often the case with popular casino game betting systems, the Paroli has its pitfalls. It may rely on a smaller capped scale and be simple in its execution, but the Paroli betting system isn’t guaranteed to work. So, here’s why you should think twice about committing to the Paroli method. What is the ..read more

Across all types of casino games since the dawn of time, people have claimed to have developed a fool-proof system for beating iron-clad odds and gaming the game itself. To some extent, this makes sense where this is a modicum of skill involved in the game, such as poker. However, the efficacy of betting systems is less clear when you are playing a game that is entirely reliant on blind luck for success. Such is the case with roulette, which remains one of the most popular and iconic casino games in the world, one that has been going strong for close to 300 years now. The beauty of roulette li ..read more

The creation of betting systems has become almost a cottage industry for casino gamers, with plenty of people proclaiming that their own way of playing blackjack or roulette is the best way to bet on these storied games. However, due to the fact that most casino games are luck-based, the value of these strategies to players is up for debate. Many of them only work over extremely long periods, acting as more of a vacuum on your bankroll than a way of increasing your chances. Let’s be honest, anybody with a guaranteed way of beating the casino would probably keep it to themselves ..read more

Roulette is one of the oldest games in the world and has existed within brick-and-mortar casinos since the 18th century. Its popularity has helped it to stay at the forefront of gambling, and developers have digitalised it for modern audiences to enjoy. Part of the game’s appeal is its unpredictability and the unparalleled thrills it can evoke. It is notoriously difficult to predict, which is part of the fun for many players across the globe. So, with this in mind, why do some players think they can overcome it by using a betting system? You may have heard of the James Bond bett ..read more

Henry Labouchere is arguably the most famous politician that you’ve never heard of. The Englishman is well-known in his own circles for his run-ins with Irish poet Oscar Wilde and for becoming so unpopular with his peers that Queen Victoria herself intervened to prevent him from becoming a minister in parliament. However, most importantly, at least from the perspective of this article, Henry Labouchere also enjoyed playing roulette, creating the betting system that now bears his name sometime in the 19th century.  The Labouchere betting strategy can be applied to any game that offers even ..read more

For centuries, casual bettors and hardcore gamblers have been attempting to build betting systems and strategies that can beat the house. Ever since roulette took Europe by storm, it’s been a prime candidate for strategies. Eventually, so too did blackjack, with systems being preferred to strategies for those who didn’t fancy doing the stacks of reading. A common name circling betting strategies of the modern online casino scene is the Martingale. However, when this fails, some turn to the more glamorously-named Grand Martingale. As is often the case, it’s promised to be a proven method of bri ..read more

Whether it’s the weekly lottery, a sporting match, or a video game, everybody wants to win. However, the reality is that, if victory was inevitable, there would be no point in taking part in competitive activities anymore. On the surface, this is why anything that proclaims a guaranteed win in a game of skill or chance is flawed. In casino games, there have been plenty of efforts to ‘game’ experiences like roulette and blackjack, usually by memorising cards or patterns or betting in certain ways. Depending on the game in question, players have met with varying levels of success using these str ..read more