What is a "bank" and why is it important?
Published: April 29, 2025
Bankroll (or simply "bank") is the amount of money you're willing to spend on the game. This is not your entire account, salary or savings - only that you deliberately allocate to entertainment or playing with a chance of winning.
If you do not control the bankroll, you risk:
Goal: Save and increase, not drain
The main task of the player is not to win at any cost, but to stay in the game as long as possible, enjoying and preserving the resource.
1. Determine the size of the bank in advance
Do not start the session until:
Example:
2. Break the bank into sessions
If you have $300, this does not mean that you can spin $10 back from the first call.
Crushing rule:
This helps to control losses, not succumb to emotions and avoid "drawdown of the entire bank in the evening."
3. Use limits (win/loss stop)
Each session shall have:
Even if you're in the black - stopping is important. Often, the player wins $300, and then loses $1000 in excitement.
4. Tune in psychologically
Psychology is the key to holding a bank.
Don't let emotions control actions:
Act like an investor, not like a gambling alarmist.
5. Watch rates and volatility
Volatile games (for example, Book of Dead, Gates of Olympus) may not give anything dozens of backs, but then shoot
Low-volatility (for example, Starburst, Twin Spin) more often return small amounts
Tip: At the beginning of the session, choose low/medium-weight games so as not to drain the bank immediately.
6. Do not take bonuses with tough conditions
The bonus may look like help, but:
If you are not sure of the strategy, play with your own funds without bonuses.
7. Keep an account
You can use a regular table:
These are:
What most often destroys the bank?
An example of a competent approach:
The player allocates $500 per month:
This approach is a sign of a mature and disciplined player.
Conclusion
The ability to keep the bank is more important than a single big win.
Uncontrolled excitement quickly turns the game into a problem.
The main thing to remember:
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If you do not control the bankroll, you risk:
- Lose all money in one session
- Try to "recoup" and get into debt
- Experience stress and lose control of excitement
Goal: Save and increase, not drain
The main task of the player is not to win at any cost, but to stay in the game as long as possible, enjoying and preserving the resource.
1. Determine the size of the bank in advance
Do not start the session until:
- Highlight a clear amount (for example, $200 per week)
- Decide that the loss of this amount is acceptable
- Make sure it's not a loan, not a loan, not money for food/bills
Example:
- If you earn $2000, you can allocate no more than 5-10% per game ($100- $200). Never borrow money "from your future."
2. Break the bank into sessions
If you have $300, this does not mean that you can spin $10 back from the first call.
Crushing rule:
- Break the bank into 10-20 parts
- One Session = 1 Part
- Session over - pause even if funds remain
This helps to control losses, not succumb to emotions and avoid "drawdown of the entire bank in the evening."
3. Use limits (win/loss stop)
Each session shall have:
- Losing limit: for example, $50 - and that's it, exit
- Winning limit: + $100 - and you come out with a profit
Even if you're in the black - stopping is important. Often, the player wins $300, and then loses $1000 in excitement.
4. Tune in psychologically
Psychology is the key to holding a bank.
Don't let emotions control actions:
- Don't recoup after losing
- Do not increase bets if "suddenly lucky"
- Don't panic if you see a series of setbacks
- Do not play under alcoholic or emotional influence
Act like an investor, not like a gambling alarmist.
5. Watch rates and volatility
Volatile games (for example, Book of Dead, Gates of Olympus) may not give anything dozens of backs, but then shoot
Low-volatility (for example, Starburst, Twin Spin) more often return small amounts
Tip: At the beginning of the session, choose low/medium-weight games so as not to drain the bank immediately.
6. Do not take bonuses with tough conditions
The bonus may look like help, but:
- Vager x40-x60 can make you spin longer than you need
- Banning games or betting limits hinder strategy
- Sometimes the bonus blocks the output until you completely unscrew
If you are not sure of the strategy, play with your own funds without bonuses.
7. Keep an account
You can use a regular table:
| Date | Session | Start | End | Win/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.07 | Slot A | $100 | $80 | -$20 |
| 02.07 | Slot B | $80 | $140 | +$60 |
These are:
- Disciplines
- Allows you to analyze strategies
- Helps to see where you lose
What most often destroys the bank?
| Error | Consequence |
|---|---|
| "Recoup at any cost" | Loss of the entire bank and psychological pit |
| "I almost recaptured - will add another $100" | Double loss |
| "Maybe this time will be lucky" | Game without strategy = drain |
| "I play to the maximum to be faster" | Fast drawdown, no control |
| "I was promised a bonus, we need to try" | Inability to withdraw, confusion with the terms |
An example of a competent approach:
The player allocates $500 per month:
- Divides into 20 sessions at $25
- Plays at $0.20- $0.50 spin
- After winning $100 - ends the session
- Uses only one bonus with a ≤ x30 vager
- He has a diary and a limit on withdrawal
This approach is a sign of a mature and disciplined player.
Conclusion
The ability to keep the bank is more important than a single big win.
Uncontrolled excitement quickly turns the game into a problem.
The main thing to remember:
- Never play the "last"
- Fix loss and win limits
- Play with a cold head
- Better to underplay than to outplay
- Respect the bank - and it will reciprocate
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