Since I'm a sports bettor, I'll use sports betting as a reference. I’ve read many books about sports betting, learning how to spot trap games, and find value bets, but the most important aspect for me is bankroll management. You’ve probably heard the saying in gambling, "bet what you can afford to lose," which is all about managing your bankroll.
To set up a proper bankroll, it’s suggested to use only 1% to 5% of your monthly income. That means your bankroll is set for one month and should not be refilled until the next month comes around. The idea is to see some wins so you don’t have to top up again.
For example, if your monthly income is $2,000, your betting budget should be $200. And to make that bankroll last, proper budgeting is crucial, which is where bankroll management plays its role. In my case, I stake only 3% to 5% per bet. So, with a $200 bankroll, my maximum stake per game would be $10. Sticking to that strategy greatly increases the chance of enjoying gambling over the long term.
How about you? Are you using a similar method, or do you approach it differently?
Well, it's a good strategy you have shared, but I will guess this is only effective for people who are really active in gambling, like those who possibly have commited themselves to gambling/betting on various sports games on daily.
I myself is an occasional gambler, this is to say that, I don't gamble that often, so, possibly, I don't need a complex bankroll management method, I do things a bit differently, and what I do is that when ever I feel like to gamble, or do some sports betting, I simply take a very small part of my money, amount I take depends on how much I have at that moment and how much I willing to loose to gambling and it won't affect me in any negative way.
So, I just take fund and deposit it on my preferred casino, and then off I go with betting and playing my favorite games, if I loose all the money in the process, I simply forget and move on, but if I win, I withdraw about 60 to 70 percent of the winning and continue playing with the rest of the fund.
I don't gamble that frequently, sometimes, I can go several months without gambling. So, gambling is not really a serious business for me to begin to think of how to manage bankroll and so.