The 2 Up 2 Down Strategy Explained
Since this is a low-risk strategy, its main goal is to use outside bets. To use it properly and have the best chance to come ahead it’s recommended to use even money bets, like red or black. With the 2 Up 2 Down system, you want to start with the lowest bet amount. At most roulette tables it’s AU$1, so let's bet that. After that here’s what you need to do.
- Keep the stake the same until you face two losing spins.
- After the second loss in a row, you need to increase your bet by a single unit, in this case to AU$2.
- The bet increase occurs only when you get two losing spins in a row, increasing the bet for one unit. In this case, it would be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and so on.
- Once you hit two winning spins in a row, return to the original stake, AU$1, and start over.
In our example, we use a single dollar as a base unit for our stakes. But it’s all up to you how much you want to bet depending on the bankroll you have. You can go for AU$10 per hand or even AU$100 if you can afford it. But if you’re new to betting strategies we recommend starting with a low wager. The goal here is to decrease your losses, so you can see how the 2 Up 2 Down works.
2 Up 2 Down Strategy Simulation
We aim to test all betting strategies with a real-life simulation. In ours, we used a total of 4 players with a AU$1,000 balance each. We started each simulation with a AU$1 wager and managed the chips according to the system. After a total of 1,000 spins, we determined the outcome by a Random Number Generator. Below you can see how it worked out for each player.
The results were as follows:
- Player number 3 had the shortest session and the least luck. He lost a total of AU$268, which left him with AU$732 on his balance after the 1,000 spins were over. He made a profit on Spin 365, where he was ahead for AU$26.
- Players 1 and 4 had a bit better results, also making a AU$26 profit on spin 364. But again, both of them didn’t manage to make a profit after the 1,000 spins ended.
- The second player had the best results, although he too didn’t make a profit in the end. He was up AU$42 on spin 909, but in the end, he was AU$9 in a loss.
Downsides of the 2 Up 2 Down
When using the system players are faced with three main issues:
It doesn’t work well short term. This strategy is designed for longer play sessions. Players never make a profit before they complete a total of 360 spins. That means you have to play for at least 2.5 hours before you can see a profit. So, if your goal is to make money fast at the roulette table, this is not the right strategy for you.
Not suitable for long sessions. If you play for a long time like in our simulations of 1,000 spins you still can’t make a profit. From our example, you saw that the best result was still a AU$9 loss. So, this strategy is great during the winning streaks, but they are usually short.
Fixed rules. There’s no way to know when to stop if the losing streak keeps on going. The only thing you can do is keep raising the stake and hope that the win comes soon.
Conclusion
The 2 Up 2 Down is a simple system for online roulette with minimal risk to your bankroll. This is why it’s easy to use and can be applied to all bankroll sizes, once you decide on a base unit. It doesn’t work in the short term, but also doesn’t show promising results on long gaming sessions. So, it’s best used for short winning streaks and on even money bets. Once you make a profit maybe it’s best to leave the table with your winnings and try it another day.