Baccarat Ladder Betting Strategy

This article does not represent Mr. Tang’s opinion.

When it comes to accumulating high turnover in baccarat, it largely depends on one’s betting habits. Personally, I tend to place bets consistently throughout the game, which naturally results in a higher turnover.

In my opinion, the best way to generate high turnover in baccarat is by using the “ladder strategy” consistently. Whether you prefer betting on the Banker, Player, following trends, or betting against them, this method can be applied.

How the Ladder Strategy Works

Let’s say you decide to use the ladder strategy to bet on the Player. The initial bet amount can be set according to your own comfort level.

For example:

• Start by betting 20 units. If you win, continue betting 20 units.
• If you lose, increase the bet to 40 units.
• If you lose again, raise it to 60 units.
• If you win, decrease the bet back to 40 units, and if you win again, go back to 20 units.

In this system, each 20-unit increase represents a “step” on the ladder. When you lose, you move up one step; when you win, you move down one step.

Example Scenarios

• Balanced Scenario: In a shoe with 50 hands, where Banker and Player each win 25 hands, you would earn 25 * 20 = 500 units.
• Unbalanced Scenario: In a shoe with 50 hands where Banker wins 28 times and Player wins 22 times, you could potentially make 22 * 20 = 440 units from betting on the Player. However, you would lose the equivalent of the first six steps (20 + 40 + 60 + 80 + 100 + 120 = 420 units). In this case, you would break even or have a small profit.

This ladder strategy is particularly effective for generating high turnover when you’re consistently placing large bets, especially when the bets oscillate at higher levels.

Why I Prefer Betting on the Player

I prefer using this strategy to bet on the Player, mainly because there’s no commission to worry about. If you bet on the Banker, the ladder steps can quickly escalate due to the commission on Banker wins. However, you could also use this method to follow trends or bet against them. It’s often best to wait until around 10 hands have been played, then decide based on the current trend. If the situation deviates too much from your expectations, it’s wise to pull back and avoid stubbornly sticking to a losing strategy.

This approach falls under the broader category of staking strategies. If you have a method that yields a win rate of at least 40%, you can potentially profit using this ladder strategy.

Risks and Considerations

While this ladder strategy takes advantage of the law of large numbers, it’s important to note that no matter how small your starting bet or how gradual your steps, there is always a risk of the strategy failing. In a sample of 10,000 hands, it’s not uncommon to see a disparity of 500 or 600 wins between Banker and Player. Even if you start with a 20-unit bet and increase by 20 units each step, you might not be able to sustain a 500-step ladder.

The key takeaway is that if your bets reach high levels and you’ve either made a profit or incurred only minor losses, it’s crucial to start lowering your stakes as quickly as possible. This helps to avoid the significant losses that can occur if the ladder breaks.