What is Bankroll?
Your bankroll is the total money you dedicate to sports betting— kept strictly separate from daily expenses.
If you have 500 units per month for entertainment, your betting bankroll might be 100-200. Never include rent, food, or health money.
The 1-5% Rule — Anti-Ruin System
Never stake more than 1-5% of your bankroll on a single bet.
| Bankroll | Max Stake (5%) | Recommended (2%) |
|----------|--------------|------------------|
| 100 | 5 | 2 |
| 500 | 25 | 10 |
| 1,000 | 50 | 20 |
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Why This Rule Matters
Imagine 5 consecutive losses (it happens even to experts). At 2% per bet:
- Lose 5 times: bankroll drops 10% (500 → 450)
- You can continue and recover
At 20% per bet:
- Lose 5 times: you've lost 67% of your bankroll
- You bet bigger to "chase losses" — destruction spiral.
10 Mistakes Beginners Make
1. Chasing losses by betting more
2. No dedicated bankroll
3. Betting on correlated outcomes
4. Following "sure picks" on social media
5. Increasing stakes when a bet feels "certain"
6. Ignoring odds value
7. Not keeping a betting journal
8. Betting on unfamiliar sports
9. Betting while emotional or under alcohol
10. Not taking breaks after losing streaks