Win/Loss Formula Guide

Overview

The Betting Progression Editor allows you to create custom formulas that determine how your bet size changes after wins and losses. You can write mathematical expressions using predefined variables and standard arithmetic operations.

Available Variables

When writing your betting formulas, you have access to these variables:

Variable	Description
IB	Initial Bet – The base bet amount you started with
CB	Current Bet – Your current bet size before this calculation
MinB	Minimum Bet – The table’s minimum allowed bet
MaxB	Maximum Bet – The table’s maximum allowed bet

Supported Operations

Arithmetic Operators

• + Addition
• - Subtraction
• * Multiplication
• / Division

Grouping

• ( ) Parentheses for controlling order of operations

Numbers

• Whole numbers: 1, 5, 100
• Decimals: 1.5, 2.25, 0.5

Formula Examples

Conservative Progressions

Flat Betting

IB

Always bet the initial amount regardless of wins/losses.

Minimal Increase on Loss

CB + 1

Increase bet by 1 unit after a loss.

Martingale-Style Progressions

Classic Martingale

CB * 2

Double the bet after each loss.

Note: The parser will automatically respect MaxB limits.

Percentage-Based Progressions

25% Increase on Loss

CB * 1.25

50% Increase on Loss

CB + (CB * 0.5)

Return to Base After Win

IB

Formula Validation

The parser will validate your formulas and provide helpful error messages:

• Invalid characters: Only numbers, operators, parentheses, and variables are allowed
• Unbalanced parentheses: Every opening parenthesis must have a matching closing one
• Division by zero: The parser prevents division by zero
• Unknown variables: Only IB, CB, MinB, and MaxB are recognized
• Incomplete expressions: Formulas must be complete mathematical expressions

Best Practices

1. Test Your Formulas

Always test formulas with sample values before using them in live play:

• What happens with small initial bets?
• How quickly do bets escalate?
• Do they respect table limits?

2. Consider Table Limits

Remember that your calculated bet will be automatically capped by MinB and MaxB. Design formulas that work within typical table limit ranges.

3. Plan Your Progression

Consider both win and loss formulas together:

• Loss formula: How much to increase after losing
• Win formula: Whether to reset, decrease, or continue

4. Use Parentheses for Clarity

(CB * 2) + IB    // Clear grouping
CB * 2 + IB      // Same result, but less clear

5. Avoid Extreme Progressions

Be cautious with aggressive multipliers that could quickly exceed table limits or your bankroll.

Common Patterns

Reset to Base on Win

Loss Formula: IB
Win Formula: CB * 2

Gradual Increase/Decrease

Loss Formula: CB - 1
Win Formula: CB + 1

Percentage Adjustments

Loss Formula: CB * 0.9 (10% decrease)
Win Formula: CB * 1.1 (10% increase)

Error Prevention

• Always use uppercase for variables: IB, not ib
• Don’t use spaces in variable names
• Ensure parentheses are balanced
• Test formulas with edge cases (very small/large bets)
• Consider what happens at table limits

Examples by Betting System

D’Alembert System

• Win Formula: CB - IB
• Loss Formula: CB + IB

Paroli System

• Win Formula: CB * 2
• Loss Formula: IB