Test the Labouchere cancellation betting system with our free interactive simulator. Explore this complex progression strategy that uses a predetermined sequence to determine bet sizes and analyze its effectiveness.
Cross out numbers from sequence ends when winning, add bet amount when losing
Uses customizable sequence to target specific profit goals
Complex system still cannot overcome fundamental house edge
Start with sequence: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Bet sum of first and last numbers. Win: remove those numbers. Loss: add bet amount to end. Target: $75 per sequence.
Also known as the "cancellation system" or "split martingale," the Labouchere system was developed by British politician Henry Labouchere. Players start with a sequence of numbers (like 1-2-3-4) that represents their desired profit.
Each bet equals the sum of the first and last numbers in the sequence. Wins remove these numbers, losses add the bet amount to the sequence end. Despite its complexity and psychological appeal, it cannot overcome the mathematical house edge.