Oscar's Grind Strategy for Online Slots
Systematic bet increases after losses and decreases after wins. A medium-risk strategy with medium complexity. Works best for medium volatility slots and medium bankroll size.
Works Best For
- Medium risk level
- Medium volatility slots
- Medium bankroll size
- 1-1.5 hours playing session length
Pros & Cons
- Preserves bankroll during cold streaks
- Balanced risk approach
- Good for medium-term play
- Ignores machine performance
- Not ideal for short sessions
How to Play
Bankroll size & min bet size are related to each other: for Oscar's Grind strategy it is recommended that your bankroll is at least 300× the min bet of the slot you play. Normally, in online slots min bet size is around $0.01, but you can adjust it to the slot you play:
Assuming you have $3 as your bankroll, here are the rules you need to follow:
- Start with $0.02 (0.5% of bankroll)
- Increase bet by 1 unit after each loss
- Decrease bet by 1 unit after each win
- Return to base after reaching 10 units won
Exit Rules
- When you win $3.90 (130% of session bankroll)
- If you lose $0.90 (30% of session bankroll)
