Intermediate Roulette: An Introduction To Strategy

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The game of roulette has been around for centuries, since 17th century France, in fact, when Frenchman Blaise Pascal first created the roulette wheel. Such longevity is testament to the game’s entertainment value and timeless appeal. Even today, our passion for roulette is still going strong, although the platform on which it is played has evolved greatly.

While traditional table roulette is still played in plenty of physical casinos, the game has also become one of the foremost gaming ventures for online casinos across the world. Many online operators are now focusing on making their sites mobile-friendly for smartphones and tablets. The Spin Palace mobile offering leads the way for responsiveness and usability, and is a prime example of the level of investment that organizations in the iGaming industry are now spending on mobile technology.

Now then, let’s talk strategy. It might seem a bit odd to say there’s a method to playing an inherently random game like roulette, but there are a number of strategies that players have developed over the years aimed at maximizing their chances on every spin. A solid strategy is also necessary if a player wants to keep a tight rein on his/her bankroll, and mitigate the risk of any irrational decisions.

Of course, a few spins here and there don’t require too much thought to be enjoyable, but anyone looking to improve their roulette game and earnings will be able to take something from one or more of the following strategies. Let’s dive straight in.
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The “Martingale”

The Martingale is perhaps the simplest of all roulette strategies. It requires the player to double their betting stake with each loss so that, when they do win, they will recuperate the money that they have previously lost and more.

Many seasoned players decide to stick to one color – red or black – only when playing this strategy and rarely think about changing their bet until they win.

The “Reverse Martingale”

Also known as the “Paroli” system. This is effectively a positive progression of betting. What does that mean exactly? Simply put, the player aims to double their betting stake every time they win, until they win three times in a row.

It’s an age-old tactic that has been used across many table games throughout the ages – craps, blackjack and poker, to name a few – though it is perhaps most suited to roulette and other games like baccarat.

The “Fibonacci”

This wagering strategy is in line with the famous number sequence discovered by Italian mathematician Fibonacci way back in the 12th century. The sequence requires the player to add the two latest digits together to form the next one, so that they follow this pattern when placing each bet: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and then back to 1 again. Check out this explanation if you’re still a little confused.

In all, it’s an intriguing system when applied to roulette and effectively a more gradual take on the Martingale strategy. A lot of players choose the Fibonacci approach because they can have more losing spins and still maintain a decent chance of winning big as the game goes on.
The “D’Alembert”

Here we another take on the Martingale system that is considerably less risky and is often adopted by more conservative players. When using the D’Alembert strategy, the player increases their bet by one each time they lose, and decreases their bet by one each time they win.

For example, if the player starts with a bet of $10, then they raise the next bet to $11 if they lose, and lower it to $9 if they win.

So there we have it, folks. Our top four roulette strategies for the keen player who is looking to take their game to the next level. Best of luck!