The martingale is a betting system that can be applied to several games such as roulette, baccarat and blackjack. For this page we are going to be focussing on using the Martingale Blackjack Strategy.
The martingale is often referred to as the double up method because you double your bets after each loss until you get a win. Here is the betting progression that you would need to use assuming you started out with a small bet of just £1.
As you can see, the bets start out small but after a few losses, they start getting bigger. If you decide to use a strategy like this when you play, it is advisable to always start out with the minimum betting amount to give yourself room for a few losses.
Another thing to consider is the fact that the Martingale is merely a betting pattern, it doesn't help you decide whether or not to hit or stand.
No matter what betting style you're using, you should always be using basic strategy which is discussed on the blackjack strategy page.
You should also be aware that even though basic strategy gives you your best odds and a system like the martingale can increase your winning streak over the short term, nothing is guaranteed.
It only takes one losing run which can happen as a result of a few bad hands and a stint of bad luck and you will be hit with a rather large loss. Therefore you should always use it for short term play only and avoid being greedy.
So to summarise, when using the martingale blackjack strategy follow these 3 guidelines:
1. Always start out with a small bet to give yourself room for a few losses, if your bets are too big you will go bust very quickly.
2. Use it in conjunction with perfect strategy to give yourself the best odds.
3. Remember that nothing is guaranteed and that it only takes one bad run to wipe you out so never be greedy.
