Is it possible to beat the house edge in roulette?

Roulette is a game of luck, not skill. The wheel doesn’t remember your last bet or give credit for previous losses. Martingales, Fibonacci sequences, and “hot” numbers won’t make a difference. The house always has an advantage, be it the single zero on European wheels or the double zero on American tables. I have watched some people spend hours and hundreds of dollars following the most elaborate betting systems, to no avail. In the end, the wheel’s randomness will prevail. You can make some money over the short term, but the casino’s house edge is sure to win. It’s best to approach roulette as pure entertainment. Set a budget you are willing to lose, and forget about the math. If you want a return on investment, you’re better off buying lottery tickets.

In roulette, you can’t beat the house, because the zero (and double zero on an American wheel) is where the casino makes its money. No matter what strategy you use – the Martingale, the Fibonacci, or anything else – your best bet is to have a good time, but don’t kid yourself that you can beat the odds.