Cost Control - Maintain Game Budget
1. Why do you need a gaming budget
Without a clear budget, gambling sessions quickly spiral out of control: instead of entertainment, bets turn into financial pain. The budget ensures that you do not affect "hard" costs (rent, food, bills) and always stay within the safe game.
2. Budget stages
1. Define a general bank
- Allocate a fixed amount for a month without affecting basic expenses.
- Recommended 5-10% of free funds.
2. Break into sessions
- Divide the monthly pot into sessions (e.g. 10 sessions of 50 AUD).
- Each session is a separate "microbank," do not mix.
3. Set loss and rate limits
- Loss limit: not more than 50% microbank.
- Rate: 1-2% of microbank per spin.
4. Turn on the means for "cooling"
- Leave 10% microbank on standby for Buy Bonus or emergency withdrawal.
3. Accounting and control tools
Table of expenses
- In Excel/Google Sheets, record: date, game, microbank, spent, won, balance.
Mobile apps
- Spendee, Wallet or special dunned bet trackers.
Built-in casino limits
- Deposit and loss limits are set in your personal account; once reached, block access.
4. Practical recommendations
1. Follow the ROI session
- ROI = (win - bet )/bet.
- Target: positive or near-zero ROI for long-term sustainability.
2. Analyze the results
- Keep a weekly report: average losses, average winnings, number of sessions.
- Adjust strategy: change slots or bet size.
3. Use periodic breaks
- After each session, take a 1-2 day break to reassess your budget and emotions.
4. Don't reinvest all the winnings
- Distribute the winnings: 50% to the new bank, 30% to the "reserve," 20% to the withdrawal.
5. Example of budget schedule (per month)
Conclusion
Maintaining a game budget is the basis of responsible gambling. A clear distribution of funds by microbank, setting loss and rate limits, regular accounting and analysis of the results will help maintain control over excitement, prevent excessive spending and enjoy the game without risking finances and psyche.
Without a clear budget, gambling sessions quickly spiral out of control: instead of entertainment, bets turn into financial pain. The budget ensures that you do not affect "hard" costs (rent, food, bills) and always stay within the safe game.
2. Budget stages
1. Define a general bank
- Allocate a fixed amount for a month without affecting basic expenses.
- Recommended 5-10% of free funds.
2. Break into sessions
- Divide the monthly pot into sessions (e.g. 10 sessions of 50 AUD).
- Each session is a separate "microbank," do not mix.
3. Set loss and rate limits
- Loss limit: not more than 50% microbank.
- Rate: 1-2% of microbank per spin.
4. Turn on the means for "cooling"
- Leave 10% microbank on standby for Buy Bonus or emergency withdrawal.
3. Accounting and control tools
Table of expenses
- In Excel/Google Sheets, record: date, game, microbank, spent, won, balance.
Mobile apps
- Spendee, Wallet or special dunned bet trackers.
Built-in casino limits
- Deposit and loss limits are set in your personal account; once reached, block access.
4. Practical recommendations
1. Follow the ROI session
- ROI = (win - bet )/bet.
- Target: positive or near-zero ROI for long-term sustainability.
2. Analyze the results
- Keep a weekly report: average losses, average winnings, number of sessions.
- Adjust strategy: change slots or bet size.
3. Use periodic breaks
- After each session, take a 1-2 day break to reassess your budget and emotions.
4. Don't reinvest all the winnings
- Distribute the winnings: 50% to the new bank, 30% to the "reserve," 20% to the withdrawal.
5. Example of budget schedule (per month)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| General Bank | 500 AUD |
| Number of sessions | 10 |
| Microbank per session | 50 AUD |
| Loss limit/session | 25 AUD (50%) |
| Max. rate | 1 AUD (2%) |
| Reserve Buy Bonus | 5 AUD (10%) |
| Break between sessions | 1-2 days |
Conclusion
Maintaining a game budget is the basis of responsible gambling. A clear distribution of funds by microbank, setting loss and rate limits, regular accounting and analysis of the results will help maintain control over excitement, prevent excessive spending and enjoy the game without risking finances and psyche.
