ROULETTE STRATEGIES & BETTING SYSTEMS TO MANAGE YOUR BANKROLL: The Widow

Discover the most popular roulette strategies and the most effective betting systems to manage your bankroll and maximize your chances of winning.

THE WIDOW

The Widow

The “Widow” strategy is a bet composed of 5 chips that covers a specific selection of numbers on the roulette wheel. Its name comes from the fact that, by covering only certain sectors, it leaves the "widowed" numbers unprotected. It’s a fixed bet, ideal for those seeking excitement with strategic coverage.

Bet composition

Each round is played with the following 5 chips:

  • 1 chip on the street 4, 5, 6
  • 1 chip on the split 7, 8
  • 1 chip on the straight-up number 14
  • 1 chip on the split 22, 25
  • 1 chip on the corner 32, 33, 35, 36

Covered numbers

This combination covers the following numbers: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 22, 25, 32, 33, 35, 36. In total, 12 numbers on the wheel are protected.

Wheel distribution

The covered numbers are strategically distributed across different zones of the wheel, allowing interception of key sectors. This layout aims to maximize coverage with the fewest possible chips.

Possible outcomes

  • If a covered number hits:
    A payout is received depending on the type of bet (straight-up, split, street, or corner).
    Profit: variable, between +1 and +30 chips
  • If an uncovered number or zero hits:
    All 5 chips are lost.
    Loss: -5 chips

Strategic advantage

The Widow is a compact yet well-distributed bet. It covers 12 out of 37 possible numbers (in French roulette), representing 32.4% coverage. Although the percentage isn’t high, the tactical placement of the chips allows interception of hot zones on the wheel.

Final tips

  • Ideal for players looking for variety and excitement with every spin.
  • It’s recommended to maintain the same structure for several rounds to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Can be combined with other strategies for more dynamic sessions.
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