Even at GG, before the VLS site existed. You can take betting ANY numbers for ANY reason, throw on a progression and it'll do "good" for awhile.
Ken
True, but still progression can work, if you have good moneymanagement, have a small wingoal, and quit when you reached the wingoal.(you can't win forever) also stoploss can be used and if you have a set bankroll, if that is lost that particular game is lost.
for an example my system "split repeater" http://www.rouletteforum.cc/index.php?topic=15610.0 i won 8/10 games using progression, i ended with profit.
I know you're against progression, but it can work (even in the long run) if you have good moneymanagement. without good moneymanagement progression is a road to disaster, yes.