The ISR. (Intial Steep Regression)

[DarthNater]

I'm not a regression proponent. But, when in Rome, it's one hit, regress, then off to the races. I want to put the regression in the rear view mirror soonest.

I've seen Mssthis1 & Memo work regressions really successfully so their comments are very credible. I think for me, it comes down to my tolerance for the PSO risk before the ISR and more importantly not thinking negatively early in my hand. My preference when shooting is to not want any early distraction, nor the initial heavy outlay pressing on my brain as I'm wanting to really dial-in the toss and find my spots. I would rather press up with winnings than bet a large initial spread with my bankroll. I know that's a bit contradictory to my darkside approach (i.e. laying more to win less), however when shooting from the right side, my primary focus is on extending the hand vice a couple of hits.

D.N8r

[slowdriver]

When integrating an ISR into your betting strategy, how many hits should one take before making a regression move?

The goal is seven avoidance and to make a profit on short rolls if they occur.
Example.
$134 Even numbers ($25,$42,$42,25).
If any of these numbers hit, it is a $50 for $1 payout (net $49).
It takes 3 hits to recoup initial outlay of $134, plus a $13 profit while leaving initial bets on the table.
The regression is to $86 Across ($15,$10,$18,$18,$10,$15) and then follow a standard pressing schedule from there.
Is it better to regress after 3rd hit or after 2nd hit?

Regressing after 2nd hit with a seven out on attempt at 3rd hit results in a $12 net profit.*
Regressing after 3rd hit with a seven out on attempt at 4th hit results in a $61 net profit.*

*Does not account for PL + PL odds, bonus bets, or any hardway bets.

How many hits would you take before you regressed?

I like this idea...one hit would pay for a $44 inside also a 5 a 9 then the 7 would really suck!
I have been toying with a $66 inside 3 hits and down idea.. maybe go to 22 inside on a $5 game.
Slowdriver

[220Inside]

Or, go 2 hits and regress to $96 across. $2 profit locked up. All sorts of reasonable possibilities here.

[Bandit308]

I'm still working on both the DI books to get a solid picture of my SRR 'range' but BT says for my last 6.5 SRR by group I should be able to hit 3.78 inside numbers per seven (if I'm reading that right).

I like the $110 inside pulling a $35 win each time.

I like to try and hit 2-3 depending on the CO number before I get to roll #5. For me, I know I've got a speed bump to get over before I can get to my longer rolls.

The $35 payoff is nice with 2-3 wins, I can place 3 units on 2 numbers that hit with the idea those would be the signature dujour for the role.

I then like to either press a unit in every win and keep the rest or if I'm in the profit use Heavy's $500 progression.

18,42,42,90,90,90,180,180,420....

I've made it wargaming to a $90 but never more. With the average to good role running mid teens- I keep more money pressing up 1 unit per win.

I have real issues with the PSO as well. I've been testing this strategy with $400 session buy in. It's really not enough to weather the table shooters but gives four solid rolls as shooter.

With the ISR, it's possible to hit a 20% win with just the first roll. 2-3 wins then a slow trickle from the progression.

I just wish I had the discipline to walk away up 20% each time.

[Bandit308]

I like the idea of pulling the 1st win and bet and spreading that across the other 3 bets.

I'm going to test that out.

[Moe Bettor]

How about one hit on 30 6 and 8, down to 44 inside. You got 35 bucks and now have 9 at risk? Next hit on 5 or 9, same bet and remove the one outside number that wasn't hit. You now have 3 numbers in play at plus 5 bucks? Add ten dollars to the risk side if you are shooting.

[DanF]

The main thing you forget when talking about ISR is the most painful. Pass line bet, it bites your profits, your progression and it can’t be lowered after. So if you want to put 50 odds 9 on a 3-4-5 table you have to make it 15. Which blows you back after regression.

I tested through apps & home table... regression is good when it’s nailing, but 3-4 losses is a big big bankroll dent.

Live game I have a tendency to get stung within the first 3 attemps and choke it. Or just get 1k quick and I’m out.

I’m still working on that master plan while my throw is down for a lil while.

[Moe Bettor]

Yes. You are right on about that. If you want to play very conservatively a $10 PL goes to a number if you don't get nailed. And you place an outside number for $10. Your risk is $20 with 2 numbers working. On a hit you'll get $14 or $18 or your PL $10. Now your footprint is pretty low on one hit. Your next $10 PL is paid for if that was the number hit so your next hand has an even lower footprint. Give that shot.