10 Roulette Betting Strategies and Systems For Beginners

Curious about different ways to approach the roulette table but not sure where to begin? There is more to roulette than placing a chip and hoping for the best.

Exploring simple betting strategies could help you structure your play and understand how different bet types behave. None of this guarantees a return, but it can make your decision-making clearer.

Below you’ll find ten well-known roulette strategies and systems that beginners often start with. Each one works differently, so take your time and see which approach suits how you like to play. Read on to learn more.

Top Roulette Strategies and Systems

A strategy will not change the odds of the game, but it can guide how you size and place your potential bets. Think of these as staking plans rather than shortcuts. Let’s start with the classics and move through to more structured systems.

Martingale Strategy

The Martingale involves doubling your stake after each loss on even-money bets such as red or black, then returning to your base stake after a win. The idea is to recover previous losses and add one base unit when a win occurs.

Be aware this approach can reach table limits quickly and requires a large bankroll to withstand losing streaks. Always check the table’s minimum and maximum stakes before you start, and set a clear stop point to avoid chasing losses.

James Bond Roulette Strategy

The James Bond method spreads your stake across several areas: 70% on high numbers (19–36), 25% on a six-number line (13–18), and 5% on zero. It is typically used on European roulette with a single zero.

You may win somewhat frequently if the ball lands in the covered ranges, but if 1–12 appears, the entire stake for that round is lost. Keep stakes modest and consistent, as the uncovered area carries the full downside.

Romanovsky Roulette System

Romanovsky focuses on covering 32 of the 37 numbers using a mix of dozens or columns with corner bets. The broad coverage means small, frequent returns when the ball lands in your net.

Five numbers remain uncovered, so those outcomes will cost the full round’s stake. As with other wide-coverage approaches, returns per win are generally modest compared to the amount placed.

24+8 Roulette System

Here players place two dozen bets to cover 24 numbers, then add two corner bets to cover 8 more, bringing total coverage to 32 numbers. You will often receive a smaller payout relative to the combined stake, with occasional full-round losses when the ball lands on the few uncovered numbers.

The 24+8 Roulette system is a steady style of play that prioritises frequency of outcomes over size of potential payouts.

Paroli System

Paroli is a positive progression system used mainly on even-money bets. After a win, you would increase your stake for the next round; after a loss, you return to your base stake. Many players cap a run at three wins, then reset.

Because you are increasing stake with winnings rather than new funds, this system can help keep exposure manageable during short winning runs. Decide your cap in advance and stick to it.

3/2 Roulette System

This approach combines a column bet with an even-money bet, such as red or black. The aim is to create overlapping coverage so that many outcomes return a small amount, with occasional larger returns when both bets land.

For example, if your even-money bet aligns well with the colours in your chosen column, more spins will produce at least a partial return. It is a measured way to keep activity on most outcomes without staking across too many areas.

Labouchere System

Also called the cancellation system, Labouchere uses a written sequence of positive numbers that add up to your target profit. You stake the sum of the first and last numbers in the line. If you win, cross those numbers off. If you lose, add the lost amount to the end of the sequence and continue.

Example: to aim for £10, you might write 1, 2, 3, 4. Your first stake is 1+4 = £5. Win, and you remove 1 and 4; lose, and you append 5 to the sequence. Organisation and discipline are essential, as sequences can grow during a run of losses.

Fibonacci System

Using the familiar sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and so on, you move one step forward after a loss and one step back after a win, usually on even-money bets. The progression in Fibonacci is gentler than Martingale and aims to recover over a longer series.

It might be a wise idea to keep your base unit small to allow room for movement along the sequence, and record your steps so you know when to reduce or reset.

Contra Bet Roulette System

This is a more assertive version of Paroli. You would increase your stake more aggressively after each win to make the most of a short winning spell, then drop back to your base stake when the run ends.

The potential growth in stake size means results can swing more sharply. Set a strict cap on how many increases you will allow before resetting.

D’Alembert System

D’Alembert is a simple plus/minus approach for even-money bets. Increase your stake by one unit after a loss, decrease it by one unit after a win, and keep the base unit modest.

For example, start at £2. Lose, go to £3. Win, step back to £2. It is less aggressive than Martingale and easier to sustain without a large bankroll.

Is There a Sure-Win Roulette System?

No. Each spin is independent. In online roulette, outcomes are produced by a Random Number Generator (RNG) that has been tested for fairness. In live Roulette, the wheel, ball and procedures ensure the same independence in practice. The house edge remains present at all times.

Strategies only organise how you bet and how you manage stakes. They do not alter probabilities, and they cannot remove the house advantage.

What Is The Most Successful Roulette Strategy?

As explained above, every spin is independent and the house edge applies over time. With that in mind, the best approach is the one that fits your budget, tolerance for swings and preferred pace.

• If you prefer gentler changes in stake, D’Alembert or Fibonacci may feel more manageable than Martingale.
• If you like more frequent but smaller outcomes, wide-coverage styles such as 3/2, Romanovsky or 24+8 can provide that profile.
• If you want to press short winning spells with a firm cap, Paroli or Contra Bet can do that, provided you define limits.

It might be a good idea to try any system first at the lowest stakes available, note how it behaves over a session, and be ready to stop if it does not suit you.

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