Bankroll Management: 8 Rules to Stay in Control

In betting and casino games the house has the edge over the long run. The only way to keep it fun and under control is to play with a budget you can afford to lose. Here are 8 easy rules:

1. Set an entertainment budget

After rent, bills, debts and savings, decide how much you can spend on entertainment for the month. Losing all of it should not affect your life.

2. Split the budget into units

Use a small percentage of your budget (e.g. 1–5%) per bet so a bad run can't wipe you out in one day.

3. Set a loss limit in advance

Decide before you start how much you'll lose in a session before stopping, and log off when you hit it.

4. Don't chase losses

Raising stakes after a loss or placing "one last bet" is the most common reason budgets get blown. A loss is the cost of entertainment, not a debt to win back.

5. Set a time limit

Time flies in fast games like slots, crash games and live casino. Set an alarm or use the session reminder in your account.

6. Keep records

Note what you deposit, win and lose. Checking your account history regularly shows you the real picture.

7. Don't deposit extra for a bonus

Don't deposit more than planned just to claim an offer. Read the Bonus Guide for how bonus terms work.

8. Use your account tools

Deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion exist for exactly this purpose. Details on our Responsible Gaming page.