Best roulette strategies

Deciding on a roulette strategy will depend on your style of play. Some strategies are more aggressive and will need you to put more of your bankroll on the line. Others are considered more reserved and entail betting more conservatively for smaller prizes. Before you start playing it’s essential to understand the rules of roulette and know that the casino will always have an edge regardless of the strategy you choose.

Progressive betting in roulette

Progressive roulette strategies are based on increasing the size of your bet after each round. This might happen in increments or could change based on whether you win or lose the round. They often involve following a betting pattern – some of the most famous strategies that follow this are the likes of the Martingale, D’Alembert, Fibonacci, and Labouchere.

One word of warning – progressive strategies involve a certain level of risk and often a high bankroll. With that in mind, they aren’t often a great starting point for beginners or low rollers. However, some players like to follow progressive strategies because they can allegedly help limit losses and in the long run become profitable.

Non-progressive betting in roulette

Non-progressive strategies are simpler to understand, though still come with a certain level of risk. Typically, a non-progressive strategy entails betting the same amount each round regardless of the outcome. You might have heard of the ‘all in’ roulette strategy – one of the most famous non-progressive roulette systems. With the ‘all in’, you place your entire bankroll on one wager – that’s it. Non-progressive strategies can be a better choice for shorter-term betting.

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   Betting limits

   Before you choose a strategy, check that it matches up with the betting limits of your roulette game. Some progressive systems can require larger maximum bets that may not be possible. For example, if the minimum bet for a game is $10 and the maximum is just $500, then you can only double the minimum bet six times before hitting the maximum. Or in other words, after seven losses in a row, you won’t be able to continue with the strategy.
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   Game type

   The roulette game that you pick can have a huge impact on your strategy. Our suggestion is to always stick to single zero wheels like European or French roulette. They have a much lower house edge than standard American roulette and don’t have a 00 pocket. This can sometimes help with your chosen strategy. For example, the Andrucci strategy requires noting down which numbers come up the most – with European and French roulette, there’s one less 0 to worry about.
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   Bet choice

   Different strategies will require different bet types that produce different payouts. For example, a roulette strategy that relies on even money bets will have smaller but potentially more regular wins. Whereas a roulette strategy that relies more on inside bets is riskier, though could produce much larger wins. Make sure to pick a roulette strategy that works with your play style and bankroll.