The "positive progression" system that aims to capitalize on winning streaks.
The Paroli system (also known as the "Reverse Martingale" or "Anti-Martingale") is a positive progression betting strategy. Instead of increasing bets after losses like the Martingale, you increase bets after wins. The goal is to capitalize on winning streaks while limiting losses during cold streaks.
Spin | Bet | Outcome | Win/Loss | Total | Next Bet |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $1 | Win | +$1 | +$1 | $2 |
2 | $2 | Win | +$2 | +$3 | $4 |
3 | $4 | Win | +$4 | +$7 | $1 (Reset) |
Result: +$7 profit from 3-win streak
Spin | Bet | Outcome | Win/Loss | Total | Next Bet |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $1 | Win | +$1 | +$1 | $2 |
2 | $2 | Loss | -$2 | -$1 | $1 (Reset) |
Result: -$1 loss when streak breaks on second win
Paroli is based on the idea of "letting it ride" with the casino's money during winning streaks, while keeping your own losses to a minimum during losing periods.
Key insight: You only risk larger amounts when you're already ahead, using winnings to fund bigger bets.
This creates favorable risk-reward ratios compared to negative progression systems.
Win Limit | Betting Sequence | Profit on Success | Probability |
---|---|---|---|
2 wins | $1 → $2 | +$3 | 23.7% |
3 wins | $1 → $2 → $4 | +$7 | 11.5% |
4 wins | $1 → $2 → $4 → $8 | +$15 | 5.6% |
Maximum loss per sequence is one base unit
Exponential profit growth during hot runs
Clear rules with easy doubling progression
Big bets only with "house money"
3-win streaks occur only ~11.5% of the time
One loss wipes out the entire sequence
Long-term expectation remains negative
Must stick to win limits even when streaking
Factor | Paroli | Martingale | D'Alembert |
---|---|---|---|
Progression Type | Positive | Negative | Negative |
Maximum Loss Risk | Low (1 unit) | Very High | Medium |
Profit Potential | High (streaks) | Small | Small |
Success Frequency | Low (~11%) | High | Variable |
Bankroll Protection | Excellent | Poor | Fair |
On European roulette, the chance of winning 3 even-money bets in a row is only about 11.5%. This means 88.5% of your Paroli attempts will fail, losing your base unit each time.
For 3-win Paroli to break even, you need approximately 1 success for every 7 attempts. In reality, you'll get about 1 success for every 8.7 attempts, creating a negative expectation.
Paroli is psychologically appealing because losses are small and wins can be spectacular. However, the infrequency of winning streaks means you'll typically lose steadily over time.
Double your bet after each win for 3 consecutive wins, then reset to base bet. This positive progression system aims to capitalize on winning streaks.
Paroli offers better risk management than negative progression systems because it limits losses while allowing for significant wins during rare hot streaks. While it doesn't overcome the house edge, it provides better bankroll protection than systems like Martingale or Fibonacci.
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