Win-Stay, Loss-Step Strategy for Online Slots
Maintain bet size after wins, gradually reduce after losses. A medium-risk strategy with medium complexity. Works best for medium or high volatility slots and medium bankroll size.
Works Best For
- Medium risk level
- Medium or High volatility slots
- Medium bankroll size
- 1-1.5 hours playing session length
Pros & Cons
- Adapts to machine behavior
- Preserves bankroll during cold streaks
- Balanced risk approach
- Good for medium-term play
- Requires active count tracking
- Suboptimal during extreme hot/cold runs
- Moderate complexity
How to Play
Bankroll size & min bet size are related to each other: for Win-Stay, Loss-Step 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 (0.7-1% of bankroll)
- After any win: maintain current level
- After 3-4 consecutive losses: reduce by one step
- Steps: 100%, 80%, 60%, 40% of base bet
- Return to base after any significant win (5x+ bet)
Exit Rules
- When you win $3 (100% of session bankroll)
- If you lose $1.05 (35% of session bankroll)
