Negative progression systems are systems that use raised bets after losses. Simply stated, in a negative progression system, the player increases his or her bet when losing. This system technically requires a sizeable bankroll and is based on the theory that after losing there must come winning. The player approaches the game with the opinion that he or she will eventually win, no matter how many losses were experienced prior to that final win.
The negative progression system is often called ‘pyramiding’. It can be a nerve-wracking manner of trying to win at a gambling game which explains why any player wanting to experiment with the system must ensure that they can take a final loss if not successful in using it. Naturally, the manner in which the game is played requires that a player steadily increase their bet after each loss.
The famed Martingale System works on such a principle and it is interesting that it is also used in the investing industry where it also goes by the same name: 'The Martingale System', exactly as it is in gambling circles. The principles of betting more or taking greater risks whilst losing are the same in both industries.
Gambling Systems that work on the Negative Progression System Strategy:
The D'Alenbert system, the La Bouchere and the Martingale systems all function under the negative progression systems of winning at gambling. These systems require that the risk taker has more capital on hand and are therefore far riskier than the positive progression systems.