Back to guidesBankroll must be separate from daily expense money Never use money designated for primary needs Consider bankroll as a risk investment
Maximizes long-term growth Minimizes ruin risk Requires accurate probability estimation May suggest high stakes
Set daily/weekly limits Never exceed 10% of bankroll in one day Take breaks after big losses
Reinvest part of profits Withdraw regularly for safety Maintain emergency buffer
Betting too much relative to bankroll Chasing losses with bigger stakes Not respecting preset limits
Too conservative stakes limit growth Lack of confidence in analysis
Advanced Strategies
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3/28/2025
Bankroll Management: The Key to Success
Advanced strategies to manage betting budget and minimize risks.
by Francesco Lombardi
Table of Contents
Important
Bankroll management is the most important skill for every successful bettor.
Fundamental Principles
Fund Separation
Advanced Management Systems
Kelly Criterion
Mathematical formula to optimize bets:
Formula
f = (bp - q) / b
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Fractional Kelly
Use only a fraction (25-50%) of suggested Kelly to reduce variance.
Performance Monitoring
Key Metrics
#### ROI (Return on Investment)
Formula
ROI = (Profit / Total Staked) × 100
#### Yield
Formula
Yield = (Profit / Turnover) × 100
#### Strike Rate
Percentage of winning bets.
#### Longest Losing Streak
Prepare bankroll for losing streaks.
Loss Management
Stop Loss
Bankroll Growth
Profit Reinvestment
Common Mistakes
Overbetting
Underbetting
🛠️ Professional Tools
Use specialized software for odds analysis, value betting calculators and bankroll management tools to optimize your performance.
Conclusion
Important
Disciplined bankroll management is more important than the ability to predict results. Always protect your capital.
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