People usually think of positive progressions as a "Hit it big" sort of scheme, but they can also fit a recovery strategy perfectly.

Time ago I was discussing a reversed Fibonacci with fellow forumer "Toby"; he made it clear it may not be necessary to hit the table limit to get up, only to be in profit.

It is quite a valid point indeed, and one I think conscious players would eventually come to realize.

Those upward "spikes" in the bankroll balance created by the power of positive progressions, with CASINO's money, can perfectly suit a smart player's exit strategy.

I know, I know... That pesky internal gambling bug is saying: "The next bets could be the big winners" and "better to find out how much ca$h can be raked-in"... but it is up to the player to use a more conscious approach than a plain "all in" for the next spin; think along the lines of a 50% increase instead of a full, 100% all or nothing stake.

It is important to keep as well as to make.

Remember; winners know both: when to push, and when to draw.

The next time you are using a positive progression instead of going "for the win", trying to reach the stars and breaking down the house, remember this advice and go "for the recovery" instead.

Paraphrasing the words of a good ol' friend of mine: it's not what you make at the table, but what you keep to your home what adds-up.

Cheers!
Vic

I use positive progression to recoup, but I am not sure if it is a positive as I raise the stake when I am on minus, and only on a win. It sounds as it is nor positive or negative, What to call it?


A  single number or a split can sleeps long, I avoid negative progression, on a hit and that fact is was sleeping, it is useful to use the winning chips for double gain if it hits. It should hit sooner or later.

Quote from: Ralph on January 14, 2013, 02:17:54 PM
What to call it?

It's still a positive progression to me.

i.e. +1 on a win... regardless of what happened before.

Quote from: VLS on January 14, 2013, 02:29:37 PM
It's still a positive progression to me.

i.e. +1 on a win... regardless of what happened before.

May be, but we talk about progressions like martingale or similar, we increase the stake on a loss to chase the loss, here we wait to a win.  The classical parlay raise on plus to win more (so call bank money). Here we try to recover, we raise the stake (on hit), it is to recover and come back. I think it is a not really the same.

Perhaps: "Hybrid Positive Progression"

Having traits from Positive (rise on a win), as well as negative (rise to recover only).

Rather a "Hybrid Progression".

Quote from: VLS on January 14, 2013, 04:03:27 PM
Perhaps: "Hybrid Positive Progression"

Having traits from Positive (rise on a win), as well as negative (rise to recover only).

Multi level staking systems can be very rewarding. Given that you have a bet selection that delivers a common breakdown.

Taking advantage of these common streaks makes sense. Then dropping one or two levels. Until you lose. On more mortal methods. This kind of MM makes the difference.