How Does the Eddie Betting Strategy Work?
The Eddie strategy operates on a progressive betting model, following the sequence 1-2-4-6-8-12, representing the units wagered in each round. In monetary , this corresponds to AUD 6, AUD 12, AUD 24, AUD 36, AUD 48, and AUD 72. After each loss, the bet amount increases according to the sequence, and upon a win, the wager resets to the original amount.
Here’s a table showcasing the split bets and possible outcomes in roulette:
Winning Number |
Split 1 |
Split 2 |
Split 3 |
Split 4 |
Split 5 |
Split 6 |
0 |
0/2 |
5/8 |
7/10 |
21/24 |
26/29 |
32/35 |
1 |
1/4 |
2/5 |
19/22 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
33/36 |
2 |
1/4 |
2/5 |
14/17 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
25/28 |
3 |
3/6 |
7/10 |
8/11 |
20/23 |
26/29 |
32/35 |
4 |
1/4 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
33/36 |
5 |
0/2 |
5/8 |
7/10 |
21/24 |
26/29 |
32/35 |
6 |
3/6 |
9/12 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
27/30 |
31/34 |
7 |
7/10 |
8/11 |
13/16 |
25/28 |
26/29 |
33/36 |
8 |
3/6 |
8/11 |
9/12 |
20/23 |
27/30 |
31/34 |
9 |
3/6 |
9/12 |
14/17 |
19/22 |
27/30 |
31/34 |
10 |
0/2 |
3/6 |
5/8 |
7/10 |
20/23 |
26/29 |
11 |
7/10 |
8/11 |
9/12 |
25/28 |
27/30 |
33/36 |
12 |
8/11 |
9/12 |
20/23 |
25/28 |
27/30 |
32/35 |
13 |
7/10 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
26/29 |
27/30 |
33/36 |
14 |
2/5 |
14/17 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
25/28 |
31/34 |
15 |
2/5 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
21/24 |
32/35 |
16 |
1/4 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
21/24 |
33/36 |
17 |
9/12 |
14/17 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
25/28 |
33/36 |
18 |
3/6 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
26/29 |
27/30 |
19 |
1/4 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
21/24 |
33/36 |
20 |
1/4 |
2/5 |
14/17 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
25/28 |
21 |
1/4 |
2/5 |
19/22 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
33/36 |
22 |
3/6 |
9/12 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
27/30 |
31/34 |
23 |
3/6 |
7/10 |
8/11 |
20/23 |
26/29 |
32/35 |
24 |
2/5 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
21/24 |
32/35 |
25 |
2/5 |
14/17 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
25/28 |
31/34 |
26 |
0/2 |
3/6 |
5/8 |
7/10 |
20/23 |
26/29 |
27 |
3/6 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
26/29 |
27/30 |
28 |
7/10 |
8/11 |
9/12 |
25/28 |
27/30 |
33/36 |
29 |
7/10 |
13/16 |
15/18 |
26/29 |
27/30 |
33/36 |
30 |
8/11 |
9/12 |
20/23 |
25/28 |
27/30 |
32/35 |
31 |
9/12 |
14/17 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
25/28 |
33/36 |
32 |
0/2 |
5/8 |
7/10 |
21/24 |
26/29 |
32/35 |
33 |
1/4 |
15/18 |
19/22 |
20/23 |
21/24 |
33/36 |
34 |
3/6 |
9/12 |
14/17 |
19/22 |
27/30 |
31/34 |
35 |
3/6 |
8/11 |
9/12 |
20/23 |
27/30 |
31/34 |
36 |
7/10 |
8/11 |
13/16 |
25/28 |
26/29 |
33/36 |
Practical Example:
1. First Spin: Let’s say the winning number is 22. For the second spin, the progression begins by placing AUD 1 on each of the following 6 split bets, totalling AUD 6:
- 3/6
- 9/12
- 15/18
- 19/22
- 27/30
- 31/34
2. Second Spin: If number 17 appears, the AUD 6 bet is lost. According to the system, the bet is doubled for the third spin, placing AUD 2 on each split, resulting in a total wager of AUD 12:
- 9/12
- 14/17
- 15/18
- 19/22
- 25/28
- 33/36
3. Third Spin: If number 19 hits, the net profit is AUD 18, covering the earlier loss. The bet then reverts to AUD 1 per split.
4. Fourth Spin: With 19 being the result, the next round of bets are as follows:
- 1/4
- 13/16
- 15/18
- 19/22
- 21/24
- 33/36
From this stage, the bets are adjusted based on the progression and the outcome of each round.
Downsides of the Eddie Strategy
While the Eddie system has a somewhat attractive side, it also has some prominent drawbacks. One of the main risks is that after a loss, you have to increase your bet - the more money you risk, the quicker and easier. Since this system covers fewer numbers than the other systems, the probability of winning each game is lower.
Additionally, it is somewhat a nuisance to have the adjustments in bets according to the outcome of each spin and does not yield any definite mathematical advantage. This can be slightly simplified by evenly spreading the splits across the table to decrease complexity and to avoid constant adjustments.
In all, the Eddie system provides order to roulette, but one has to understand its limitations and risk factors.