Roulette split bets: does spreading your bets actually reduce variance
so i’ve always just thrown chips on singles or reds/blacks, but lately i’ve been trying splits around my favorite numbers. some nights it feels like spreading out with splits gets you more little hits and kind of smooths out the losses, but then i’ll hit a run where nothing connects and it tanks just as hard as going all in on one spot. i’m probably overthinking it, but do splits really do anything for variance, or does the house edge just kill you slowly no matter how you play?
anyone notice any real difference when sticking with splits or are there smarter ways to play if the goal is to keep the bankroll alive longer?
if survival's the goal, i swap tables as soon as i spot a min bet hike on grand roulette. try it once.
noticing when the table starts rejecting small bets matters too, especially online like bet365 where region limits kick in after a deposit. ever get locked out mid-session?
Splits can flatten the swings a bit, but the house edge grinds you down no matter what. If you want a bankroll to last, lower your chip size before worrying about which bets.
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