For roulette players who are looking for a betting system that is based on hard facts and numbers, you are in for a treat. This week, we are putting The Law of Thirds betting system in focus.
The Law of Thirds is actually an interesting betting system derived from a common probability theory which is called in the same name. It postulates than in 37 (in the case of European roulette) or 38 (as with the American roulette wheel variant) spins, 1/3 of the numbers, which is roughly 12, do not appear. On the other hand, within 37 or 38 spins only 2/3 of the numbers (roughly 25), do appear. This statistical data also means that some of the numbers appear multiple times within 37/38 spins.
The real question here is, how can this information be translated into a system that could help you win at the roulette table?
Law of the Third vs Andrucci Roulette System
The system is sometimes compared to the Pivot System wherein a player tries to identify the so-called “hot numbers,” or numbers that appear more than once.
In our previous Betting System in Focus article, we have also discussed the Andrucci Roulette System. In a nutshell, the premise is quite the same: the player, through keen observation and data keeping, should identify these “lucky” numbers and bet on them.
But what makes the Law of the Third quite unique in its own right is that it can be easily implemented and the risk is relatively low.
Guide in Using the Law of the Third Roulette System
- When playing in online roulette casino, take note of the numbers that come up soon as you sit in the game. While doing so, you can make single unit, low risk outside bets like on Red or Black, Even or Odds, etc. just so you could sit out while you observe the spin results.
- Wait for exactly 9 separate numbers to come up.
- Hold on for 2 more spins. This is called the Safety Stop.
- Make straight up bets on all the 9 numbers. Do this for 3 spins.
- Stop.
Logic behind the Method
The basis behind the system, according to the Law of Thirds, is that you can expect at least one of your nine numbers to appear in the next three spins.
We mentioned above that the risk is relatively low. This is despite the fact that we are talking about straight up bets. How could this be?
To better answer the question, let’s have an illustration using the system. Suppose you make £1 bet on each number for 3 spins. In one spin, you’d be wagering £9 in all. Multiply that to 3, this gives you a total of £27. When your number comes up (at least one of them), you’ll win £36. This is based on the straight up 35 to 1 payout. See more about odds and payouts here.
Will the System Actually Work?
We hate to tell you this but, what makes roulette such an exciting game is that you never know what pocket the ball will land. Unlike the games of blackjack or poker, roulette is played in what is called an “independent trial process.” Meaning to say, all the events that occurred in the previous round has no direct effect on the next outcome. Thus, all numbers on the roulette wheel has the same odds of coming up, which is 37 to 1 or 38 to 1. In short, the roulette wheels do not have a memory. Still, the system banks on the idea that a number or numbers are often likely to repeat down the road.
Our advice is that you can play with this system but only as a money management technique such that it tells you to leave the table after making a hit. Otherwise, don’t think of it as a bulletproof, roulette money-maker system.