Strategy "1-3-2-6" and other pseudo-systems: do they work in slots
"1-3-2-6" and Co.: Briefly what is it
"1-3-2-6" - positive progression * after winnings *: four consecutive bets of 1 ×, 3 ×, 2 ×, 6 × (from the base). Any loss is a return to × 1. Invented for "equal chance" betting (roulette/baccarat).
Similar systems:
These schemes control the order of bets, but do not change the probabilities of the event and RTP.
Why it doesn't work in slots (essentially)
1. RNG and spin independence. Each spin is independent; past wins/losses don't change the chances of the next one.
2. RTP is fixed by config. Waiting for any distance:
By changing the order of bets, you change the turnover and variance, but not the sign of expectation.
3. There is no "equal stake." In slots, "win" ≠ "double." Payouts are distributed from micro drops to rare hits, so the logic of "four consecutive successes" does not apply to slots.
4. Cycle illusion. Series (wines/loss) occur naturally in random sequences. "Wait/catch cycle" is a statistical error of the player.
Numerical intuition (why EV doesn't change)
Let base rate = b, RTP = 96%, played N spins.
Flat bet: turnover ≈ b × N, waiting for ≈ − 0.04 × b × N.
"1-3-2-6" (or any pattern): the total turnover is still equal to the sum of all your bets. Waiting = − 0.04 × (total turnover).
Bottom line: the scheme does not improve the average result, but it can accelerate spending (due to large steps) and increase the spread.
What exactly pseudo systems do in slots
Increase bank volatility. Rare "peaks" are larger, ordinary sessions are deeper.
Accelerate flow rate/hour. Press after winning and turbo pace increase turnover and the expected minus/hour.
Create a false sense of control. "Steps" and "cycles" look like a plan, but this is only betting management.
Where Players Get It Wrong Most
"The slot must give/it has a cycle" - no; backs are independent.
"I will increase the bet - the chance of a bonus is higher" - only if the rules * are explicitly prescribed (for example, the weight of the bet in the jackpot or Ante). Otherwise, no.
"The system changes mathematics" - changes only the path to the same expectation.
Ignore T & Cs. Under bonuses, progressions/risk play are often prohibited and there is a max bet: violation = cancellation of winnings.
If you still want to "play the system" - a safe framework
1) Only from profit. It is allowed to increase the rate only with money from the current profit of the session. We do not touch the "body of the bank."
2) Bet cap. Ceiling 1-2% bank/spin for hi-vol; up to 3% - only on soft slots.
3) Maximum steps. 1-2 steps after winning (not 4); further - resets to the base rate.
4) Trailing-stop and fixation. You reach a peak → record 50-80% of the profit and put the "moving" stop wine 50-70% of the peak.
5) Timer and stop loss. SL − 20-35% of the bank session; time 30-90 minutes.
6) No "dogons." An increase after a loss is a ban.
What really makes sense instead of "systems"
RTP slot version selection ≥ 96% (when available).
Selection of volatility for the bank and the goal. High-vol → a smaller share of the rate (0.3-1% of the bank).
↓ rate → flow rate/hour ↓.
Clear limits: stop-loss, stop-win, time, trailing-profit.
Promo/external EV: Vager-free freespins, cashback, "must drop "/jackpot overlay are the only legal ways to pull up the wait.
Demo test: BF/ABP/P (≥N×) to understand the profile of the mechanic.
Where "1-3-2-6" looked decent - and why it doesn't carry over
On tables (baccarat/roulette) "1-3-2-6" was applied to rates ~ 50/50. Even there, it does not defeat the advantage of the casino (margin), but only "packages the risk." There is no "50/50" in the slots and the payments are asymmetric - the transfer of the system loses its meaning.
Case frames for different mechanics (if experimenting)
Megaways/Cascading:
"1-3-2-6" - positive progression * after winnings *: four consecutive bets of 1 ×, 3 ×, 2 ×, 6 × (from the base). Any loss is a return to × 1. Invented for "equal chance" betting (roulette/baccarat).
Similar systems:
- Passwords (Paroli) - increasing the rate "from profit" 1→2→4 (and resets).
- Martingale - double * after losing *.
- D'Alembert/Fibonacci/Labouchère/Oscars Grind - step/ladder variations.
These schemes control the order of bets, but do not change the probabilities of the event and RTP.
Why it doesn't work in slots (essentially)
1. RNG and spin independence. Each spin is independent; past wins/losses don't change the chances of the next one.
2. RTP is fixed by config. Waiting for any distance:
- $$
- \ mathbb {E} [ext {total}] = -\,ext {turnaround }imes (1-ext {RTP})
- $$
By changing the order of bets, you change the turnover and variance, but not the sign of expectation.
3. There is no "equal stake." In slots, "win" ≠ "double." Payouts are distributed from micro drops to rare hits, so the logic of "four consecutive successes" does not apply to slots.
4. Cycle illusion. Series (wines/loss) occur naturally in random sequences. "Wait/catch cycle" is a statistical error of the player.
Numerical intuition (why EV doesn't change)
Let base rate = b, RTP = 96%, played N spins.
Flat bet: turnover ≈ b × N, waiting for ≈ − 0.04 × b × N.
"1-3-2-6" (or any pattern): the total turnover is still equal to the sum of all your bets. Waiting = − 0.04 × (total turnover).
Bottom line: the scheme does not improve the average result, but it can accelerate spending (due to large steps) and increase the spread.
What exactly pseudo systems do in slots
Increase bank volatility. Rare "peaks" are larger, ordinary sessions are deeper.
Accelerate flow rate/hour. Press after winning and turbo pace increase turnover and the expected minus/hour.
Create a false sense of control. "Steps" and "cycles" look like a plan, but this is only betting management.
Where Players Get It Wrong Most
"The slot must give/it has a cycle" - no; backs are independent.
"I will increase the bet - the chance of a bonus is higher" - only if the rules * are explicitly prescribed (for example, the weight of the bet in the jackpot or Ante). Otherwise, no.
"The system changes mathematics" - changes only the path to the same expectation.
Ignore T & Cs. Under bonuses, progressions/risk play are often prohibited and there is a max bet: violation = cancellation of winnings.
If you still want to "play the system" - a safe framework
💡This is not about "make a plus," but about controlled volatility and content.
1) Only from profit. It is allowed to increase the rate only with money from the current profit of the session. We do not touch the "body of the bank."
2) Bet cap. Ceiling 1-2% bank/spin for hi-vol; up to 3% - only on soft slots.
3) Maximum steps. 1-2 steps after winning (not 4); further - resets to the base rate.
4) Trailing-stop and fixation. You reach a peak → record 50-80% of the profit and put the "moving" stop wine 50-70% of the peak.
5) Timer and stop loss. SL − 20-35% of the bank session; time 30-90 minutes.
6) No "dogons." An increase after a loss is a ban.
What really makes sense instead of "systems"
RTP slot version selection ≥ 96% (when available).
Selection of volatility for the bank and the goal. High-vol → a smaller share of the rate (0.3-1% of the bank).
↓ rate → flow rate/hour ↓.
Clear limits: stop-loss, stop-win, time, trailing-profit.
Promo/external EV: Vager-free freespins, cashback, "must drop "/jackpot overlay are the only legal ways to pull up the wait.
Demo test: BF/ABP/P (≥N×) to understand the profile of the mechanic.
Where "1-3-2-6" looked decent - and why it doesn't carry over
On tables (baccarat/roulette) "1-3-2-6" was applied to rates ~ 50/50. Even there, it does not defeat the advantage of the casino (margin), but only "packages the risk." There is no "50/50" in the slots and the payments are asymmetric - the transfer of the system loses its meaning.
Case frames for different mechanics (if experimenting)
Megaways/Cascading:
- Base 0.3-1% of the bank; maximum 1 press pitch; cap 1% of the bank; after a big bonus - fixation and full resets. Hold & Win (flatter):
- Base 0.8-1.5% of the bank; up to 2 steps are possible; cap 1.5-2% of the bank; if there are no upgrades, complete earlier. Bonus Buy:
- Progressions on the purchase price are dangerous. Make a series of 5-10 purchases with Unit-Risk 0.5-1% bank/purchase and no "dogons."
Checklist "I recognize the pseudo-system"
Promises to "bypass variance" without changing RTP.
Tied to "cycles," "slot debt," "series."
Ignores max bet/play limit in bonus terms.
Sells "secret number of spins before bonus" or "correct progression."
→ This is marketing, not math.
Common errors with "1-3-2-6"
More than 2-3 steps in a row (in slots this is a net risk without compensation).
Rate increase from loss.
No cap/stop rules; game "until I get it back."
Turbo mode at higher rates → twice the flow rate/hour.
Cancellation of withdrawal applications "for the sake of another step."
Result
Strategies "1-3-2-6," Passwords, martingale and other progressions do not increase RTP and do not improve spin chances. They only redraw the curve of the results: less often, but sharper - and more often with a quick drain with a discipline error. If you experiment, then only from profit, with a bet cap, 1-2 steps, trailing fixation and hard time/loss limits. Everything else - choosing a slot with the best math, bet size, pace and external EVs (promo/jackpots) - is what really matters.
