Bankroll management is the foundation of long-term betting. Most bettors lose not because they predict poorly, but because they manage money incorrectly.
Core Rules
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Set a separate bankrollAmount you can completely lose. Never mix with living expenses.
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The 1–5% ruleBet 1–3% of bankroll per bet. Never more than 5% on a single bet.
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Never chase lossesTake a break after losing 10% of bankroll. Chasing losses is the #1 cause of ruin.
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Track every betDate, bookmaker, sport, event, market, odds, stake, result, P&L.
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Monthly stop-lossLost 20% in a month — stop and analyze.