Casino Betting Systems
I’m sure if you have ever played at a casino before you have wondered at some point if there was some way to manipulate the odds on a casino game to guarantee a winning bet. You may have even gone as far as searching for information on casino betting systems that “claim” to show you a method for beating the casinos. The unfortunate truth is that that 99% of these systems are actually fakes and there is no way to legally alter the odds of casino games (except in the case of using card counting) in the game of Blackjack which is a 100% legal strategy.
The notion of superstitions and “gut feelings” that so many players talk about in the casino is directly related to what is known as the Gambler’s Fallacy, which is when a person assumes that an event is more likely to occur if it has not occurred for a long period of time. An example of this would be while playing Slots where the player assumes that the machine should be almost ready to pay out since it has not been won in a long time. This assumption is of course inaccurate since we know that all casino games and especially Slots are completely randomized and each bet is independent of the next and will have no effect on previous or future outcomes. That being said, this concept is something that most players have trouble understanding which is why betting systems may seem like an attractive option, when in reality they do little to help win.
Over the years many different systems have been introduced for a variety of casino games with the goal of beating the house edge and creating a casino game with positive player expectations. Some of the systems which have gained the most notoriety include both the Martingale System (most popularly used for Roulette betting progression) as well as the Cancellation System which provides another method for bets. While both these systems provide a logical way for players to bet, the reality is that there are specific limitations (mainly bankroll size) that limit them from ever actually being effective during game play.
Overall the best strategy that any casino player can use is proper bankroll management and strategy to ensure that they are only risking a defined amount of money each time they play. Utilizing Casino Comps is another popular method for getting a partial return on your wagers however this is usually just a small portion of your expected loss (usually around 20%). While many of the betting systems on the market may seem tempting to use, they have been proven time and time again to be ineffective in beating the house edge over time in almost every single casino game. In the end while it is vitally important that each player understand the rules, strategy & odds for each casino game as this will give them the best possible chance for lowering the house edge.
Overview of Casino Strategy
As a player, understanding the different aspects of casino strategy and how they relate to the house edge is an important concept to learn thoroughly. Casinos are in the business of making money and every single game on the casino floor has some advantage for the house against the player that dictates that the player is mathematically guaranteed to lose over time. The reason this is important is because when you start to look at betting systems you need to realize that most casino games have fixed odds that cannot be altered by any strategy. The only game in the entire casino that can be manipulated legitimately by the player is Blackjack, since events in this game are not completely because the cards that have been dealt do have an affect on which cards remain in the shoe. Although blackjack is the only real game that can be manipulated through card counting, there are countless other systems that have been published over the years but as you will see through our system guides below, they all have serious flaws for the player making them difficult to use.
Martingale System – The martingale system is primarily used for Roulette betting and is a progressive betting system which is meant to ensure that you always break even or profit while playing the game. This guide will show you how to use the Martingale system during play and also highlight some of the negative aspects making the system hard for players.
Cancellation System – The cancellation system is another example of a casino strategy that sounds great in theory but has some serious limitations to the player with regards to the necessary bankroll needed in order to make the system work. We’ve summarized how the system works in this section and also shown why you need a huge bankroll to use it.
Card Counting – Card counting is the only proven, legal and relatively easy to learn casino strategy that can give the advantage to the player in the game of Blackjack. Recently glorified in movies such as 21, card counting is a delicate mix of math, memory & disguise and takes a ton of practice to master. In our card counting section, we teach you how to count cards and some of the things players use to hide that fact from casino security teams.
Casino Comps – You may not think of casino comps as a strategy but they most certainly are since these free goodies can make it worthwhile to go to the casino. Comps come in a variety of forms and are offered to patrons of the casino as a loyalty bonus for playing at the property. Our comps guide takes you through different types of casino comps offered to players and also explains comp formulas and requirements for popular Vegas casinos.