Video Summary

The 212 betting strategy, also known as the Manhattan system, is a simple yet effective approach to sports betting. By treating bets as units, this system ensures that you bare your downside while still allowing you to take profit when you're on a winning streak. The strategy is based on a progressive betting pattern that maximizes your bankroll, with a focus on capping your losses.

Here's how it works: if you start with a standard wager of $10, you begin by betting two units, or $20. If you win, you take profit off the table and lower your bet to one unit, or $10. If you lose, you drop back down to one unit. If you win again, your next bet increases to two units, and so on. The key is to add one unit to each previous bet until you lose, at which point you return to the original two-unit bet.

This strategy is designed to be safe and secure, limiting your potential loss while still allowing you to capitalize on winning streaks. While hot streaks of six to 10 hands in a row are rare, this strategy will help you ride them out and maximize your profits. Many players use a variation of this strategy without even realizing it. With this approach, you'll be well on your way to becoming a savvy sports bettor.