Set a Fixed Gambling Budget
Before you begin any session, decide on a total gambling budget — money you can genuinely afford to lose without impacting your daily needs, rent, or family expenses. Never gamble with borrowed money or funds earmarked for essential costs.
Divide Your Bankroll Into Session Amounts
Split your total budget into smaller session amounts. For example, if your monthly gambling budget is ৳5,000, consider dividing it into five sessions of ৳1,000 each. This prevents you from exhausting your entire budget in a single sitting and keeps each session focused and measurable.
Follow the 1–5% Per-Bet Rule
A widely respected guideline is to stake no more than 1% to 5% of your session bankroll on any single bet or spin. If your session budget is ৳1,000, your individual bets should ideally stay between ৳10 and ৳50. This approach extends your playtime and reduces the risk of rapid, unrecoverable losses.
Know When to Walk Away After a Win
Set a clear win target before you start — for instance, deciding to stop if your session balance doubles. Locking in profits and ending on a high prevents the common trap of chasing bigger wins until all gains are eroded. Discipline after a win is just as important as discipline during losses.
Set a Hard Stop-Loss Limit
Decide in advance the maximum amount you are willing to lose in a single session and stop immediately when that limit is reached — regardless of how close you feel to a win. Chasing losses is the leading cause of problem gambling behaviour. If you hit your stop-loss, close the game and step away.
Track Your Play History
Maintain a simple log of your sessions — date, game played, starting balance, ending balance, and duration. Reviewing this history over time gives you an honest picture of your gambling habits and helps you identify any patterns that may warrant adjusting your approach or seeking support.
