The foundation of any profitable betting strategy is strict and disciplined financial management.

Proper bankroll management is what separates professional gamblers from casual players who go broke quickly.

How to Determine Your Starting Funds

Your bankroll should be an amount of money you are completely comfortable losing forever.

If your total budget is $1,000, you should never bring the entire amount to a single table.

• Determine your bet sizing based on your total bankroll; never bet more than 2% on a single hand
• If you hit a predetermined winning goal, take your profits and leave the table
• Keep your gambling funds in a completely separate bank account from your regular finances

How Much Should You Bet per Hand?

Your standard bet should be small enough to withstand the natural mathematical swings of the game.

When playing highly volatile slot machines, you need an even larger bankroll to weather the long dry spells.

In the casino, discipline and money management always trump luck in the long run.