Listen, I’ve been riding the rollercoaster of the Martingale system for years, and last night at the baccarat table was the closest I’ve ever come to losing it all. I was up, way up—doubling my bets after every loss, chasing that elusive win that would erase the red and put me back in the black. It felt invincible at first, like I had cracked the code. But then the streak hit. Loss after loss, the bets got heavier, my hands were shaking, and the dealer just kept flipping cards that weren’t in my favor. I could see my bankroll shrinking, the numbers blurring together, and that pit in my stomach grew deeper with every round. I kept telling myself, "Just one more, just one more," but deep down, I knew I was dancing on the edge of disaster. Somehow, I clawed my way back—a small win, just enough to breathe again—but it was a brutal reminder. This strategy isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s exhilarating, sure, but it can also drag you to the brink. Anyone else here pushed it to the limit like that? I need to know I’m not alone in this madness.