Martingale: meaning, definitions and examples
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martingale
[ หmษหr.tษช.ษกeษชl ]
gambling strategy
A martingale is a betting strategy that originated in 18th century France. The idea is to double your bet after each loss to recover all previous losses and gain a profit equal to the original stake. This system is particularly famous in games like roulette, where players can make a series of bets on expected outcomes. However, it relies heavily on the gambler having an infinite bankroll and does not account for table limits or the unpredictability of betting outcomes.
Synonyms
betting system, gambling strategy.
Examples of usage
- He used a martingale betting strategy at the casino.
- Many gamblers believe in the effectiveness of a martingale.
- She's read extensively about the martingale system for roulette.
Translations
Translations of the word "martingale" in other languages:
๐ต๐น martingale
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคเคฟเคเคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Martingale
๐ฎ๐ฉ martingale
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐััะธะฝะณะตะนะป
๐ต๐ฑ martingale
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใณใฒใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท martingale
๐ช๐ธ martingala
๐น๐ท martingale
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฅดํ ๊ฒ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฑุชููุบูู
๐จ๐ฟ martingale
๐ธ๐ฐ martingale
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌไธๆ ผๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ martingale
๐ฎ๐ธ martingale
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐััะธะฝะณะตะนะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ martingale
๐ฒ๐ฝ martingala
Etymology
The term 'martingale' comes from the French word 'martingale', which refers to a type of gambling strategy that gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly in connection with the game of roulette. The origins of the word can be traced back even further to earlier forms of betting strategies seen in various betting games. The idea of doubling a bet to recover losses was not unique to any one game but became widely recognized as a risky yet enticing method among gamblers. In addition to its gambling connotation, the term 'martingale' later found its way into other fields, including mathematics and probability theory, as it describes a sequence of random variables that maintains a certain expected value over time. This mathematical definition diverges from the gambling usage but underscores the adaptability of the concept across different disciplines.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,296 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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