How to keep a diary of loss analysis sessions
1. Session Diary Objectives
Accurate recording of real losses and bets in each session.
Identifying patterns: when and why the budget goes faster.
Limits adjustment: Data helps reduce or reconfigure limits to 10-20% based on actual statistics.
2. Format and tools
Excel/Google Sheets: convenient to sort, build charts and apply formulas.
Paper notebook: quick notes if you don't have access to gadgets.
Mobile application: special expense trackers with reminders.
3. Required Record Fields
4. Maintenance algorithm
1. Before the game, set all limits (deposit, loss, bets, time).
2. Immediately after the session, enter indicators for all fields without postponing.
3. Check the records with the bank statement and transaction history in the casino.
4. Brief note on emotional state and reasons for deviation from the plan.
5. Regular analysis
Daily: reconciliation of net losses to daily limits.
Weekly: table with total deposits, rates and losses; comparison with the weekly limit.
Monthly: summarizing, determining trends and revising the monthly budget.
6. Visualization and Metrics
Chart of net losses by day: Quickly see spikes in overspending.
Game Type Distribution Chart: Determine where you lose the most.
Trend line: increase or decrease in losses over time.
7. Behavior adjustment
1. If losses are regularly close to the limit, reduce the daily or weekly threshold by 10-20%.
2. Frequent emotional sessions - introduce an additional "time out" of 15-30 minutes or self-exclusion for 24-72 hours.
3. Increase rates when losing - fix as a separate trigger and analyze, enter a hard loss limit.
8. More tips
Reminders: Set your "Fill Diary" alarm immediately after the game.
Responsible partner: share the results with a friend for external control.
Minimalism: Don't overload your form with extra fields - key data trumps saturation.
A session diary is not a paper formality, but a practical tool that identifies weaknesses in your gaming discipline and helps you adjust your strategy in a timely manner, maintain your budget and psychological balance.
Accurate recording of real losses and bets in each session.
Identifying patterns: when and why the budget goes faster.
Limits adjustment: Data helps reduce or reconfigure limits to 10-20% based on actual statistics.
2. Format and tools
Excel/Google Sheets: convenient to sort, build charts and apply formulas.
Paper notebook: quick notes if you don't have access to gadgets.
Mobile application: special expense trackers with reminders.
3. Required Record Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | Session Start and End Date |
| Game/Platform | Slots, live roulette, poker, sports betting, etc. |
| Deposits | Sum of all deposits before and during the session |
| Bets | Total amount of all bets placed |
| Winnings | Amount of winnings returned |
| Net Losses | (Deposits + Bets) − Winnings |
| Session time | Duration in hours and minutes |
| Emotions/Triggers | Brief note: revenge, stress, boredom, etc. |
4. Maintenance algorithm
1. Before the game, set all limits (deposit, loss, bets, time).
2. Immediately after the session, enter indicators for all fields without postponing.
3. Check the records with the bank statement and transaction history in the casino.
4. Brief note on emotional state and reasons for deviation from the plan.
5. Regular analysis
Daily: reconciliation of net losses to daily limits.
Weekly: table with total deposits, rates and losses; comparison with the weekly limit.
Monthly: summarizing, determining trends and revising the monthly budget.
6. Visualization and Metrics
Chart of net losses by day: Quickly see spikes in overspending.
Game Type Distribution Chart: Determine where you lose the most.
Trend line: increase or decrease in losses over time.
7. Behavior adjustment
1. If losses are regularly close to the limit, reduce the daily or weekly threshold by 10-20%.
2. Frequent emotional sessions - introduce an additional "time out" of 15-30 minutes or self-exclusion for 24-72 hours.
3. Increase rates when losing - fix as a separate trigger and analyze, enter a hard loss limit.
8. More tips
Reminders: Set your "Fill Diary" alarm immediately after the game.
Responsible partner: share the results with a friend for external control.
Minimalism: Don't overload your form with extra fields - key data trumps saturation.
A session diary is not a paper formality, but a practical tool that identifies weaknesses in your gaming discipline and helps you adjust your strategy in a timely manner, maintain your budget and psychological balance.
