Oscar’s Grind is a proportional betting system designed to generate lots of small wins and few large losses and this is how it works.
The core rule of Oscar’s Grind is to win 1 unit per each progression that is run. That is why it’s called Oscar’s Grind, as you’ll be grinding out small wins through each progression.
First off, you have to decide how much you’re willing to lose and how much you’re looking to win at the end of your session. It’s always important when implementing a betting system to decide these factors, as it means you’ll know when to quit when you’re ahead and you can also make sure you limit your losses. You also have to decide how much a unit is and this all depends on your bankroll. For this article, we’ll say each unit is worth € 1 as it’s easier to demonstrate the progression this way.
So, the first bet in each progression is always 1 unit (€ 1). If that bet wins, that progression is over and you start again from scratch.
However, if bet 1 loses, this is where Oscar’s Grind’s progression element comes into play. First off, it should be noted that each bet should always only ever be just large enough to gain 1 unit of profit.
So, bet 1 has lost and according to Oscar’s Grind, the bet stays the same. A losing bet means the bet stays the same as the last bet, so bet 2 is still 1. Again, if bet 2 loses, we stay at €1. However, if bet 2 wins, we move the bet up 1 unit. Let’s say bet 2 loses, as does bet 3 €. So now we’re down €3. However, bet 4 wins, so we’re down €2 now. According to Oscar’s Grind, we now bet 2 units, which is €2. Bet 5 is €2 and this wins, so we’re back to level. Bet 6, however, won’t be €3, it will be €1, as Oscar’s Grind states we only ever want to win €1 from each progression. So, back to €1 and we start all over again, win or lose.
The man who created Oscar’s Grind claims he never had a losing session and, while this might be true, it doesn’t ring true for this system. This, like all systems, relies on a player going on a good run of wins and avoiding a bad run. Even if a player wins 49.99% of hands (which, over the long run, is highly unlikely), they will still lose using this system, in part because there will be times when the system reaches the table limits. Much like the Martingale System, you will eventually need to start playing at very high roller tables to even get your bet taken and you’ll end up wagering a lot simply to win one unit, or even just to try and claw back some loss.
