What is a bankroll and why control it?

Bankroll is the amount of money that the player allocates exclusively for the game. Not for rent, food or loans - only for bets. Competent bankroll management allows you to play for a long time, consciously and without harm to life.

Bankroll control is the basis:

• Responsible game
• Risk minimization
• Pleasures without fear of losing everything

Without discipline in the bankroll, even a lucky player will lose everything in the long term.

Basic Principles of Bankroll Management

1. Define your gaming budget

Your bankroll should be:

• Money that is not a pity to lose
• Independent of family/life commitments
• Non-borrowed funds

Recommendation: allocate a fixed amount for a week or month - and do not exceed it under any conditions.

2. Break the bankroll in session

If your monthly bankroll is $300, and you plan to play 12 times a month, then:

• Per session: $25
• Strategy: Never go beyond that amount

Play only until the limit is exhausted or the time limit is reached - which will come first.

3. Set reasonable amounts

The rate for one spin/round should be no more than 1-2% of the current bankroll. This protects against "draining" in just 15-20 minutes of play.

Examples:

• Bankroll: $200 → rate no more than $2-4
• Bankroll: $50 → rate $0.50- $1
• If the slot is "gluttonous," you can be less - 0.5% of the bankroll

What can not be done:

• Increase bets after losing ("dogon")
• Use Credit Money
• Change limits "on the go"
• Play under alcohol or in a bad mood
• Hide losses from loved ones

Time control - part of the bankroll

Time is also a resource. Set duration limits:

• No more than 60 minutes without a break
• No more than 2-3 gaming sessions per day
• After losing the limit - stop, even if there was strength and desire left

Use a timer, reminders or special apps to avoid losing your sense of time.

Psychological control

Bankroll control is not only about money, but also about impulse control. The main techniques:

• Capture results

Keep a betting and winning log
Analyze where you have a "drain" and where the growth is
So you will see the real picture, not the illusion of success

Pause

Even when winning, take breaks so as not to "choke" in excitement
After a series of losses - be sure to stop

Learn to lose

Losing is part of the game. The ability to take it in stride without chasing a gamble is the key to preserving the bankroll.

Technical Control Tools

Use self-limiting functions:

In the online casino:

• deposit limits
• session time limits
• losing limits
• temporary account blocking

Monitoring Applications:

• BetBuddy - Analysis and Limits
• Gamban - Access Blocking
• StayFocused/Forest - time control on devices

Approximate structure of a competent bankroll

Let's say you have $500 for a month:

Category	Amount	Comments
Game Limit	$500	This is the entire bankroll for 30 days
Daily Limit	~ $16	Division by 30
Session Limit	~ $8	Double Daily Game, 60 min
Maximum per spin	$0.40-0.80	1-2% of current balance

Strategy game: low risk, high control

Consider low-risk tactics where bankroll is spent slowly:

• Low Volatility Slot Game
• Use of minimum rates
• The goal is a long session, not a sharp win
• Often a pathway to a moderate but stable outcome

Conclusion

Bankroll control is your insurance against impulsive decisions, bankruptcy and psychological disruption. You can play if you play wisely.

The main thing is not winning at any cost, but the process that remains under your control.

See also: "Tactics of minimal risk," "How to recognize addiction," "What to do with problems with withdrawal."