In the casino game of Craps, what are your thoughts about betting the "Field" in a progressive manner?

Question

In other words, betting the table minimum, say $5, and doubling up (roughly) each time you lose (i.e. $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $200, $400, $800, $1600, $3200) until a field number shows. Once a field number shows, you switch back to betting the table minimum ($5).

I realize that this method of play requires a rather large bank roll in order to stay alive during the inevitable down times, but if you can float the cash (and have a strong stomach) isn't there a good chance you will come out ahead assuming that a 5, 6, 7 or 8 isn't rolled ten consecutive times?

Any thoughts? Thanks

Answer 1

That's called a Martingale system it's been around for about as long as there has been gambling. It can work in the short run but if you hit the table max your screwed. It will wipe out many previous wins. I also see people try this and chicken out when the bet starts getting too high.

Answer 2

There are 36 combination on the dice. Only 16 of them (1-2, 2-3s, 3-4s, 4-9s,3-10s, 2-11s, and 1-12) are covered by the field. That means not only will you lose doing this, but you will get massacred. Seriously, I'd be very surprised if you didn't hit the table limit in less than 45 minutes (maximum). Roulette is the worst table game in the casino, and you'd loss a lot slower if you martingaled on red or black (I'm not recommending this, just trying to point out how horrible this strategy would be).

If you're thinking of trying this, I refer to the immortal quote by the blackjack dealer in Vegas Vacation," Why don't you give me half your money, I'll kick you in the nuts, and we'll call it a day."

Answer 3

i've tried doing this in a moderated version.  but i agree that once you hit the table limit, you are kind of screwed if you don't hit.  i only like playing the field.  my bf plays everything else so by playing the field i at least get a spot at the table and can have fun with him.  i just put down $5-25 each time i feel like a field number should hit.  i don't place my money down every roll though...just when i have that "feeling"