Live roulette strategies compared: 666 vs Outside Bets
Created: 12/10/2021Updated: 1/4/2022
Roulette players swear by a number of strategies. This week we compare two of the most popular - 666 and the Outside Bet method
If you’re new to roulette and are unsure where and how to place your chips to maximize your profit, you’re on the right page. This short guide will explain the two popular betting options in roulette and their pros and cons.
These two options are called 666 and outside bets. So let’s see what they are and how to place bets. Read on.
The 666 Strategy
You may have heard that some players refer to roulette’s wheel as the Devil’s Wheel, and that’s because the sum of all numbers of the reels is 666. However, when referring to the 666 strategies, it means concretely placing your chips to spread your risk.
Essentially, you need to place one chip on red or black (which pays 1/1) and six bets on split bets (which pay 17/1). Finally, you need to place three straight bets.
However, the amount you’ll place needs to vary depending on the bet you place. For example, you can place $36 on an even bet, then place $4 on split bets and $2 on straight bets. All in all, you’ll stake a total of $66.
This strategy allows you to spread the risk around the table, but it’s also very risky as you’re required to bet a lot of money every single round, so you need to approach it with caution.
This is a non-progressive bet, meaning you’ll always bet the same amount of money no matter whether you win or lose.
Outside Bets
Outside bets are all bets that don’t involve betting on the numbers. These are all wagers that you make on one of the fields that surround the numbers. The outside bets are:
- Odd/even – Guess whether the ball will land on an odd or even number.
- Black/red – Guess whether the ball will land on a black or red number.
- Low/high – Guess whether the ball will land on the lower 18 or higher 18 numbers.
These are called even-money bets as they pay 1:1 if you get them right.
There are also 2:1 bets. You can place a bet on one of the three columns of numbers containing 12 numbers or make a dozen bets (1 through 12, 13 through 24, and 25 through 36).
Most outside betting systems revolve around even bets, and the one used by the most players is the martingale system. Simply put, you need to place a bet on one of the even-money options and double up your bet whenever you lose. Once you win, you reset your betting amount to the starting amount.
You can also try other, less popular, outside betting systems, including d’Alembert, Fibonacci, reverse martingale, and more.
Final Thoughts
Please remember that roulette is a game of chance, so every betting strategy is there to help you manage your bankroll but not increase your chances of winning. Therefore, feel free to explore the available betting options but don’t rely on them to win you money. And remember to practice each strategy both in RTG and live roulette for low stakes mode, before betting big.
