Guides
Bankroll Management For Betting: Units, Staking And Records
Most losing accounts do not lose because of bad picks. They lose because stake size is inconsistent and there is no record to learn from.
Define a unit
A unit is one to two percent of your total bank. Every bet is one unit unless you have a documented reason for two.
If a normal bet feels stressful, the unit is too big for your bank.
Flat vs percentage staking
Flat staking keeps units constant and is easier to review. Percentage staking scales the unit with the bank and protects against long losing runs.
Both work. Switching between them mid-losing-streak does not.
Keep records
Log date, market, odds, stake and result. Review monthly and cut the market types that lose consistently.
The log is also your defence against selective memory, which always remembers wins more clearly than losses.
FAQs
How big should a betting bank be?
Whatever amount you can lose entirely without any impact on your household finances.
Should I increase stakes after a win?
No. Consistent units are what makes results readable over a season.