What is a bankroll in gambling?
The money you set aside as your play budget, ideally split into session bankrolls. Bet size as a share of bankroll largely decides how likely a session is to bust.
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Why it matters
South African example: on a R100 bet, a 1.50x cash out pays R150. See the term in action in our Aviator South Africa guide.
Bet sizing is the single biggest lever on bust risk.
In practice
Split your bankroll into session bankrolls so one bad night can’t use up a month’s budget. Keep winnings out of the next session’s bankroll. See bankroll management for a full plan.
Example
R250 session bankroll, R5 bets (2%).
New to the format? Start with How Crash Games Work.