Martingale’s system is one of the oldest systems in the world and also one of the best known gambling systems out there. The system was named in the 18th century after John Henry Martingale who owned several gambling houses.
Similar to D’Alembert’s betting system, Martingale’s system is a negative progressive system. In other words, the system progresses each time you lose. It is also one of the easiest systems to use, so you won’t have any problems applying it to your game, even if you are somewhat inexperienced with casino games.
So how does it work?
Before you start using this system, you should set your initial stake. It should correspond to your total bankroll, but it is advised to start with something small. For the purpose of explaining how the system works, let’s say your stake is $5.
That means your first bet will be $5. If you lose, your next bet will double up, which means that you will be betting $10. If you lose for the third time in a row, you will be betting $20 on your following wager, and $40 on the following one. However, if you win, your following bet resets your progress and you will be betting your initial stake again, which is $5 in this case.
You should be aware of the fact that your wager can increase by a lot if you lose a few hands in a row. Therefore, make sure to check if the game you are playing has high betting limits, or else you might end up being stuck betting the maximum amount without being able to make full use of Martingale’s system.