What Is Bankroll Management?
Bankroll management is the process of controlling how much money you allocate to betting and how much you risk on each selection.
What Is a Bankroll?
Your bankroll is the amount of money set aside specifically for betting. It should be separate from everyday expenses and money you cannot afford to lose.
Why It Matters
Even strong strategies can go through losing runs. Bankroll management helps you survive variance and avoid making emotional decisions after wins or losses.
Common Staking Approach
A conservative approach is to risk a small percentage of the bankroll per bet, often between 1% and 3%. More aggressive staking increases the risk of large drawdowns.
Bankroll and ROI
ROI shows whether a strategy is creating value, while bankroll management controls how much capital is exposed to risk. The two should be viewed together.
Read more in How to Calculate ROI in Sports Betting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bankroll management?
It is the system for managing betting funds and stake size.
How much should I stake per bet?
Many conservative strategies use 1% to 3% of bankroll per bet.
Can bankroll management make a losing strategy profitable?
No. It controls risk, but it does not create value by itself.