Labouchere Betting System: Hard Numbers, No BS, Let’s Talk Results

[RifRaf1988]

Alright, let’s cut through the noise and get to the meat of the Labouchere system. I’ve been grinding this method for months on sports bets, mostly football and basketball, and I’m dropping hard numbers to show what’s what. No fluff, just results and a clear breakdown.
The Labouchere, for those who don’t know, is a progression betting system. You start with a number sequence, like 1-2-3-4, where each number is your bet in units. Bet the sum of the first and last numbers (1+4=5 units). Win? Cross those numbers off and bet the next pair. Lose? Add the loss to the end of the sequence and keep going. The goal is to clear the sequence for a profit equal to the sum of the original numbers (10 units in this case). Sounds neat, but it’s not a magic bullet.
I tracked 200 bets over three months, mostly on NBA and Premier League games, sticking to moneyline and over/under markets with odds between 1.80 and 2.00. Starting sequence was 1-2-3-4, and my unit was $10. Total bankroll was $1000 to keep things manageable. Here’s the raw data:

• Total bets: 200
• Wins: 108 (54%)
• Losses: 92 (46%)
• Completed sequences: 32
• Abandoned sequences: 8 (when the sequence got too long or bankroll risk was too high)
• Net profit: $245
• ROI: 24.5% on initial bankroll
• Longest sequence: 12 bets (after a brutal losing streak)
• Max drawdown: $180 during a rough patch in week 6

The system’s strength is discipline. You’re not chasing losses like a moron with Martingale, and you’ve got a clear target. But don’t kid yourself—it’s not foolproof. A bad run can balloon your sequence, and if you’re not ready to walk away, you’re screwed. I had to ditch a couple of sequences when they got stupid long, like 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 after a string of losses. Betting $80 to recover isn’t cute when your bankroll’s taking a beating.
Key lessons:

1. Stick to short sequences. Longer ones sound tempting for bigger profits, but they’re a trap when losses stack up.
2. Odds matter. Anything below 1.80 makes the grind too slow; above 2.00, and variance can gut you.
3. Bankroll management is non-negotiable. I kept my max bet at 10% of my bankroll, no exceptions.
4. Know when to cut and run. If your sequence looks like a phone number, reset and start over.

This isn’t for casuals who bet on gut feelings. You need a spreadsheet, a cool head, and the balls to stick to the plan. My numbers show it can work, but it’s a grind, not a get-rich-quick scheme. Anyone else running Labouchere? Drop your stats or call me out if you think I’m full of it. Let’s see who’s got the edge.

 

[luisitoo]

Alright, let’s cut through the noise and get to the meat of the Labouchere system. I’ve been grinding this method for months on sports bets, mostly football and basketball, and I’m dropping hard numbers to show what’s what. No fluff, just results and a clear breakdown.
The Labouchere, for those who don’t know, is a progression betting system. You start with a number sequence, like 1-2-3-4, where each number is your bet in units. Bet the sum of the first and last numbers (1+4=5 units). Win? Cross those numbers off and bet the next pair. Lose? Add the loss to the end of the sequence and keep going. The goal is to clear the sequence for a profit equal to the sum of the original numbers (10 units in this case). Sounds neat, but it’s not a magic bullet.
I tracked 200 bets over three months, mostly on NBA and Premier League games, sticking to moneyline and over/under markets with odds between 1.80 and 2.00. Starting sequence was 1-2-3-4, and my unit was $10. Total bankroll was $1000 to keep things manageable. Here’s the raw data:

• Total bets: 200
• Wins: 108 (54%)
• Losses: 92 (46%)
• Completed sequences: 32
• Abandoned sequences: 8 (when the sequence got too long or bankroll risk was too high)
• Net profit: $245
• ROI: 24.5% on initial bankroll
• Longest sequence: 12 bets (after a brutal losing streak)
• Max drawdown: $180 during a rough patch in week 6

The system’s strength is discipline. You’re not chasing losses like a moron with Martingale, and you’ve got a clear target. But don’t kid yourself—it’s not foolproof. A bad run can balloon your sequence, and if you’re not ready to walk away, you’re screwed. I had to ditch a couple of sequences when they got stupid long, like 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 after a string of losses. Betting $80 to recover isn’t cute when your bankroll’s taking a beating.
Key lessons:

1. Stick to short sequences. Longer ones sound tempting for bigger profits, but they’re a trap when losses stack up.
2. Odds matter. Anything below 1.80 makes the grind too slow; above 2.00, and variance can gut you.
3. Bankroll management is non-negotiable. I kept my max bet at 10% of my bankroll, no exceptions.
4. Know when to cut and run. If your sequence looks like a phone number, reset and start over.

This isn’t for casuals who bet on gut feelings. You need a spreadsheet, a cool head, and the balls to stick to the plan. My numbers show it can work, but it’s a grind, not a get-rich-quick scheme. Anyone else running Labouchere? Drop your stats or call me out if you think I’m full of it. Let’s see who’s got the edge.

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[nala*1]

Yo RifRaf1988, solid breakdown, man. Those numbers give a real look at how Labouchere plays out in the wild. I’ve been messing with this system too, but I’m deep in the hockey trenches, focusing on express bets. Thought I’d chime in with how I’ve been adapting it for NHL games and some quick insights.

I’m running a similar setup: unit size is $10, starting sequence 1-2-3-4, targeting moneyline and puck line bets with odds around 1.85 to 1.95. Hockey’s fast-paced, so I keep my sequences short and stick to 2-3 game parlays to juice the odds a bit. Over the last two months, I’ve logged 120 bets, mostly on underdogs and over/under goals. Win rate’s hovering at 52%, with 18 sequences completed and 5 abandoned when things got dicey. Net profit’s at $180, so ROI’s about 18% on a $1000 bankroll. Not earth-shattering, but it’s steady.

The trick with hockey is the variance. A hot goalie or a fluke bounce can tank your bet, so I lean on stats like Corsi and expected goals to pick my spots. Labouchere keeps me disciplined, but like you said, a losing streak can make your sequence look ugly fast. I cap my bets at $60, and if the sequence hits 1-2-3-4-5-6, I’m out and resetting. No hero ball. Also, I avoid betting on teams coming off back-to-backs—fatigue kills predictability.

Your point about odds is spot-on. In hockey, I find 1.90 odds on puck lines are the sweet spot for express bets. Anything lower, and the juice ain’t worth the squeeze. Curious if you’ve tried tweaking the system for parlays or if you stick to single bets. Also, how do you handle mid-sequence resets mentally? That’s where I struggle—feels like admitting defeat, but it’s saved my bankroll more than once.

Good stuff, man. Keep dropping those stats. Anyone else running Labouchere on hockey or other sports? Let’s see your numbers.