How to use the Martingale roulette strategy: A betting guide

Roulette is an old game that has existed since the 1600s in France. It is a game of chance with lots of betting options and it attracts a wide range of players from low stakes gamblers to high rollers alike. Many people play roulette without a goal or a strategy simply because it’s fun.

However, if you’re looking for a way to strategise your gameplay, there are established strategies out there, including the Martingale strategy. Before we discuss this in detail, let’s explore the game of roulette first. 

Before you head off to play roulette with the Martingale strategy, let’s make sure you understand how to play the game itself. 

Firstly, roulette is a game of chance. You bet on where the ball will land when the wheel stops spinning. There are lots of betting options, some higher risk than others. You can, for example, bet on red or black, odd or even, a specific number, highs/lows, 4 numbers (square), 6 numbers (line), 2 numbers (split), and more. 

The amount you win depends on which bet type you’ve played, as does your chances of winning. 

Now we’ve covered the basics, let’s explore the Martingale strategy.

This is a popular betting system that is based on the idea of doubling your bet after each loss. The goal is that you recover all previous losses and then make a profit that’s equal to your original bet amount. 

Here are the steps to take if you want to use the Martingale strategy for roulette:

1. Place your first bet. This should be on an even-money outcome like red/black, odd/even, or low/high. 
2. Double your bet amount if you lose. If you bet £1 on red and it lands on black, make your next bet £2 on red. 
3. Keep doubling your bet amount until you win. 

Tips 

Since you’re doubling your bet amount every time you lose, it’s worth starting very small indeed. Work out how long it will take you to run out of money to keep doubling and then use that to judge whether to begin or not.  

The idea behind this strategy is that you will eventually win and recover your losses as well as the original bet amount. But, there are limitations and risks. For instance, you could reach the betting limit of the table without winning, which means you won’t be able to double. You also risk losses in the short term if you are on a losing streak. The Martingale strategy is based on the assumption that there is an unlimited amount of money. You can end up losing a large amount if you start high and can’t continue doubling. 

The Martingale strategy is a useful way to be strategic about your betting when playing roulette. However, it isn’t foolproof and does come with risks. It also might not be allowed so read the T&Cs of your chosen online casino carefully.