How many hits to recover from a 7-loss streak?

PrimeMule7

Hey, just throwing this out there because it’s been on my mind, and I don’t think I’ve heard anyone really talk about this? It’s a bit of a rabbit hole I went down the other night.

So, has anyone ever really sat and thought about the recovery rate with different strategies? You know, like when you hit one of those rough patches and the bankroll takes a dip?

Let’s say, for example, you hit tat point where you’re down 7 units—ouch, been there—how many wins do you actually need to claw your way back to even? It’s kind of a bummer to think about, honestly.

If you were just playing a simple 6 and 8 strategy, I crunched some numbers (well, my brain did at 2 AM), and you’d need about 1.7 hits on that strategy to recover. Feels like a grind, right?

I’d be super curious to see how this math plays out with your personal favorite or your go-to strategy. Might change how you feel about riding out a cold streak!

ElectriFlux

I do not calculate to the decimal point, as rolls cannot be partial. The most efficient method is to observe that with bets placed only on the 6 and 8, two hits are required to recoup the initial wager.

Therefore, the!rule can be simplified: the number of active bets equals the number of hits required to break even or achieve profit.

Losses typically occur when the number of hits is fewer than the number of bets needed to reach the break even or profit threshold.

WhiskeyShark91

Alright, so I’m a fan of the 4 and the 10. Here’s my play: I’ll put $25 on each. If either number hits, I just toss in a buck for the vig, and boom that covers the cost of both bets. Just a heads up, in Vegas they usually collect that vig after the hit, not upfront.