Reverse Martingale (Parlay System)

The Reverse Martingale (also called the Parlay or Anti-Martingale) inverts the classic logic: instead of doubling after losses, you double after wins and return to the base unit after any loss. The concept is to 'let winnings ride' while keeping exposure to a single unit at risk.

Structure

Set a base unit and a target number of consecutive wins (commonly 3):

1. Bet 1 unit → Win → bet 2 units 2. Bet 2 units → Win → bet 4 units 3. Bet 4 units → Win → RESET, bank 7 units profit

Any loss at any stage: restart at 1 unit.

Core Advantages

• —Maximum loss per sequence: 1 unit
• —No exponentially increasing bets regardless of losing streaks
• —Capital at risk after the first win is 'house money' — psychologically comfortable
• —Easy to execute at any table

Pre-Commit to Your Target

The critical discipline: decide your target number of consecutive wins *before* you start and reset without exception. Letting sequences run indefinitely guarantees eventual loss of all accumulated winnings.

Mathematical Reality

The house edge applies to every individual bet. Positive progressions like the Reverse Martingale do not generate positive expectation — they redistribute the timing of wins and losses. Treat it as a tool for enjoying winning streaks, not a route to guaranteed profit.