Paroli Progression Calculator
Paroli doubles after each win (max 3 consecutive). Your risk per cycle is always just 1 base bet. See the full winning cycle and what happens if you lose at each step.
Configuration
Paroli Progression
| Step | Bet | Cum. Wagered | Profit If Stop | P(Here) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 49.50% | OK |
| 2 | $20.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 24.50% | OK |
| 3 | $40.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 12.13% | CYCLE DONE |
| Lose After Win # | Next Bet Lost | Net Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Lose immediately | $10.00 | -$10.00 |
| 1 win | $20.00 | -$10.00 |
| 2 wins | $40.00 | -$10.00 |
| Full cycle (3 wins) | — | $70.00 |
During losing streaks, Paroli bets flat at $10.00 per round, so your loss grows linearly, unlike negative progressions which escalate exponentially.
Strategy Guide
Negative Progressions
Martingale doubles after each loss (exponential escalation). Fibonacci follows the sequence (1,1,2,3,5,8...), a slower climb. D'Alembert adds 1 unit per loss, the gentlest. Labouchere uses a cancellation sequence with moderate escalation.
Positive Progressions
Paroli doubles after wins (max 3), capitalizing on streaks with only 1-unit risk. 1-3-2-6 uses a fixed 4-step sequence: losing at step 3+ still profits or breaks even.
The Truth About All Strategies
No betting strategy changes the expected value. The house edge applies to every bet regardless of pattern. Strategies only reshape the distribution of outcomes — more frequent small wins vs. rare catastrophic losses, or vice versa.