Bankroll Management for Bettors

Even a genuine edge can be wiped out by poor staking. Bankroll management is how you survive variance long enough for an edge to pay off.

Set a bankroll

Decide on an amount you can comfortably lose — separate from everyday money. That's your bankroll; never top it up mid-tilt.

Stake in units

Bet a small, fixed percentage per selection — a "unit", typically 1–2% of your bankroll. Flat staking (the same unit every time) is simple and disciplined; proportional staking adjusts the unit as the bankroll grows or shrinks.

The golden rules

• Never chase losses. Raising stakes to win it back is how bankrolls die.
• Don't bet scared money or stake more on "certainties" — there are none.
• Track every bet so you know whether you're actually winning.

We settle our track record at a flat one-unit stake precisely to show what disciplined staking looks like. Always keep it within your means — see responsible gambling.