Important: No betting system can overcome the house edge. All systems either increase variance or change when you win/lose, but the expected loss over time remains the same.
Flat Betting (Recommended)
Best ChoiceFlat betting means betting the same amount on every hand, regardless of previous results.
Pros
- • Simple to implement
- • Lowest variance
- • Easiest bankroll management
- • Sustainable for long sessions
Cons
- • No big winning streaks
- • Can feel "boring" to some
- • Slow recovery from losses
Example
$500 bankroll, $10 bet every hand (2% of bankroll). After 100 hands, expected loss is about $7.10.
Martingale System
High RiskDouble your bet after every loss, return to base bet after a win.
Betting Sequence (After Losses)
$10 → $20 → $40 → $80 → $160 → $320 → $640...
Pros
- • Frequent small wins
- • Simple to understand
- • Feels like "guaranteed" recovery
Cons
- • Catastrophic losses possible
- • Hits table limits quickly
- • Requires huge bankroll
- • Risk of losing everything
Warning: 7 losses in a row (which happens more often than you think) with a $10 base bet requires a $1,280 bet to recover. This can quickly exceed table limits or bankroll.
Paroli System (Reverse Martingale)
Moderate RiskDouble your bet after every win for 3 consecutive wins, then return to base bet.
Betting Sequence (After Wins)
$10 (win) → $20 (win) → $40 (win) → back to $10
Pros
- • Limits losing streaks
- • Capitalizes on winning streaks
- • More excitement when winning
- • Lower risk than Martingale
Cons
- • Winning streaks are rare
- • Can give back wins quickly
- • Doesn't change house edge
1-3-2-6 System
Moderate RiskBet 1 unit, then 3, then 2, then 6 on consecutive wins. Return to 1 after any loss or completing the sequence.
Betting Sequence ($10 unit)
$10 (win) → $30 (win) → $20 (win) → $60 (win or lose) → $10
Pros
- • Limited risk (max 2 units lost)
- • Good profit on 4-win streak
- • Structured approach
Cons
- • 4 wins in a row is uncommon
- • Frequent resets to start
- • Doesn't change house edge
System Comparison
| System | Variance | Risk Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Betting | Low | Low | Long sessions |
| Paroli | Medium | Medium | Fun factor |
| 1-3-2-6 | Medium | Medium | Structured play |
| Martingale | Very High | High | Not recommended |