Bankroll Management – Protecting Your Betting Funds

Bankroll management means controlling how much of your total betting funds you risk on each bet. It’s one of the most important skills for long-term betting success.

Without a plan, it’s easy to chase losses or over-stake when you’re confident, which can quickly wipe out your bankroll.


Example of Bankroll Management

If you have £500 set aside for betting and stake 2% (£10) per bet, you can withstand losing streaks without going bust.


Strategy Tips

  • Decide your bankroll before you start betting.
  • Use a consistent stake size (fixed percentage or flat staking).
  • Increase stakes only when bankroll grows significantly.

Common Mistakes

  • Betting large chunks of your bankroll on one selection.
  • Chasing losses by increasing stakes without reason.