Unusual Roulette Systems: The Double Street Wager

Posted by Harry Kane on Wednesday, March 8, 2017

If you are an experienced roulette player, you will know that there are multiple strategies that you can use to drive your success. We have discussed some of these at length, including the Masse Egale strategy that is completely non-progressive and encourages players to place precisely the same wager throughout the course of a typical gaming session. This is far removed from accepted logic surrounding roulette, which usually dictates that players adhere to some form of positive or negative progression.

In this respect, the roulette system featured in this article is a little less unusual and more likely to generate results. It is therefore far more popular, but it is still relatively unique in so much that it is scientifically proven to increase your chances of winning consistently. It can also have a positive impact on the nature and size of each win, so it is worth consideration if you are a regular roulette player.

How does the Double Street Wager work?

The Double Street wager drives continuous winnings, particularly when it is applied knowledgeably and consistently. It is a strategy that recognises that roulette is primarily a game of chance, and affords players a semblance control of their destiny.

The mechanics of the bet are relatively simple, as players wager six chips on one spin with two on each of the double streets. A chip is also placed on the corner and straight number bets, successfully targeting better than even-money bets and securing relatively good board coverage. While most roulette systems are focused on even-money outside bets that target regular but minimal returns, this one breaks the mould and strives to create a balance between successive and big wins.

In simple terms, the wager covers two double streets, a single number option and what is known as a quad bet. This includes a total of 17 numbers, which is nearly half of the roulette wheel and lowers your odds of winning a hefty sum to 2/1. This is desire the fact that the double street bet pays out at an average of 5/1, the corner wager at 8/1 and the straight-up digit at an impressive 35/1. This wager must be applied consistently, and if successful it will drive relatively consistent success while optimising the value of each possible pay out.

How to make the Double street wager work for you

While this strategy is not alone (the Quad strategy operates with similar logic), it remains relatively unique in terms of the balance that it offers to players. When it comes to making it work for you and your prospects of winning, however, you will need to make a select few considerations.

The first of these is your choice of game, as this strategy is suitable (in theory, at least) for French, European and American roulette. Due to the application of straight-up wagers, however, it is advisable to use European roulette as its board layout and wheel does not include the additional, double zero groove. This slightly alters the odds of hitting a single digit during gameplay, instantly increasing your probability of winning from 36/1 to 35/1. This is only a small consideration, but in addition to halving the house edge it provides a crucial, competitive edge.

You will also need to understand the nature of this system and establish a viable bankroll, as the core weakness in the strategy lies in the absence of even-money bets. While this is tempered to some degree by the coverage that it provides and the potential for big wins, you will undoubtedly sustain more losses in a typical session and your bankroll will need to reflect this. Without a viable amount of capital to play with, the application of the Double Street bet could backfire quickly and spectacularly.

Our Final Thoughts

While most roulette systems are focused on the scale of your wagers and the use of either positive or negative progression, the Double Street wager is different in that it is focused primarily on board coverage. It also strives to leverage the profitability of inside bets, without compromising too much on your individual chances of winning on each spin.

Ultimately, this is a solid system that has merit, so long as you have a viable bankroll and are able to sustain more losses than when using an even-money wager system. It is also suitable for those with a mild appetite for risk, or at least gamblers with a semblance of experience. For cautious, cash-strapped or novice players, it would probably be preferable to prioritise an even-money bet strategy that promotes positive progression.