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but with that being very unlikely to happen, I don't see what the problem with this system is, please help.


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This is exactly the problem. This betting system is called a small Martingale and is the oldest and dumbest system known to man. Sure, you will win your one lousy bet most of the time. But the odd time that you DO hit 9 straight losses (or whatever) is utterly disastrous.