The Martingale Blackjack Betting Strategy

As one of the oldest betting strategies around, it’s no wonder the 18th-century France-originated Martingale strategy is a well-known approach not only in blackjack but also a cacophony of other casino games like baccarat and roulette.

The original idea stands that an individual with a bottomless wallet could theoretically avoid a loss in even money bets by doubling the bets after each loss, assuming the casino doesn’t have a maximum bet limit. And this strategy is definitely applicable at the blackjack table too, albeit it’s more well-suited for players who are in it for short bursts at a time.

You’ll often see players, typically beginners, use the Martingale system in casinos, doubling their wager after each loss. And while the theory sounds solid, blackjack is unfortunately not an even-money table game. Plus, your bets could exponentially increase to unmanageable levels if you aren’t careful.

For instance, with a starting bet