Minimal risk of losses, guaranteed winnings, and consistent bankroll growth through reinvestment of profits — these are the goals both novice and experienced bettors aim to achieve. This can be accomplished by using a special betting strategy known as the “Ladder.”
Features of the “Ladder” Strategy
When placing bets, the bettor should rely on their own analysis of sporting events and only wager on outcomes they are 99% or 100% confident in.
The betting line should include events with similar odds, ideally within the range of 1.10–1.20.
When to Use the “Ladder” Strategy
The “Ladder” strategy is recommended in several cases:
- The bettor cannot afford a large bankroll for wagering;
- The bettor is a beginner with limited analytical skills and accuracy in predicting match outcomes;
- An experienced bettor prefers low-risk wagers that generate small but consistent profits.
Pros and Cons of the Strategy
The “Ladder” strategy has both pros and cons:
Example of Using the “Ladder” Strategy
To play against the bookmaker using the “Ladder” strategy, the bettor allocated a bankroll of 10 USD and selected three sporting events from English football tournaments (Premier League and EFL Cup).
Bet 1
The wager was placed on the “Chelsea” vs “Barnsley” match (EFL Cup, 23.09.2020). The bettor was confident in Chelsea’s victory and bet on their win at odds of 1.11.
The match ended 6–0. The bet won.
Bet 2
The next wager was on “Lincoln City” vs “Liverpool” (EFL Cup, 24.09.2020), with Liverpool expected to win. The odds were 1.19.
The match ended 2–7. The bet won.
Bet 3
The third bet was on the “Aston Villa” vs “Liverpool” game (Premier League, 4 October). The bettor expected both teams to score at least three goals in total and placed a bet on Over 2.5 with odds of 1.42.
The match ended 7–2 in favor of Aston Villa. The bet won.
Financial Results of Using the “Ladder” Strategy
As a result of using the “Ladder” strategy, the bettor earned a net profit of $8.76. The betting results and bankroll changes are shown in the table below:
| Bet Amount | Total Return | Net Profit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet 1 | $10 | $10 × 1.11 = $11.10 | $11.10 − $10 = $1.10 |
| Bet 2 | $11 | $11.10 × 1.19 = $13.21 | $13.21 − $11.10 = $2.11 |
| Bet 3 | $13.21 | $13.21 × 1.42 = $18.76 | $18.76 − $13.21 = $5.55 |
| Total | $1.10 + $2.11 + $5.55 = $8.76 |
