Roulette, like slots, is a complete game of chance. Each spin, or pull, is independent of the one before and the one after. Nobody is “due” for anything. However, this doesn’t stop the gaming enthusiasts out there from searching for that silver bullet – that one strategy that breaks the bank. Whether dedication or delusion (or both), they’ll keep trying things until they find something that works for them, at least temporarily.

Roulette faithful will try anything. I’m not mocking, I’m just telling the truth. I’ve seen more variations of basic roulette strategy it’s enough to make my head spin (ehem). Here’s one I picked up recently that I’ll spotlight because of it’s simplicity.

People try different combinations to maximize their odds. Makes sense. Within the boundaries of a single spin, I can see the benefit of working out a strategy that maximizes your chances of return vs. the risk you put up. In this particular betting strategy, the player bets a single until on red, a single until on odd, a single unit on 1-12 and a single unit on 19-24. How much you have in your bankroll and when you decide to walk away is up to you, but they said start with 20 units and walk away when you’re up 10. A unit, of course, could be anything form $1 to $1,000 or more. Again, up to you.

The person who mentioned this system said it’s yet to fail him. Another person who tried it said the results weren’t pretty. You probably know my feeling on roulette systems, however simplistic. Sometimes they’ll work for some people, and other times, they won’t work for anybody. If any one system really worked, everyone would be rich by now and/or the casino would’ve changed the game.

So don’t be naive, but if you enjoy playing and working the odds, don’t stray away from these, because they might offer you a comfortable starting point from which to build your own gambling techniques and strategies if nothing else.