Bankroll in Blackjack

Your bankroll is the total amount of money you've set aside for playing blackjack. It's separate from your living expenses—money you can afford to lose.

Bankroll Basics

• Set a limit before you play
• Never chase losses by exceeding your bankroll
• Session bankroll vs. total bankroll — decide how much per session

Bet Sizing

A common guideline: keep individual bets to 1-2% of your total bankroll. With a $500 bankroll, that means $5-$10 bets.

This approach:

• Extends your playing time
• Reduces variance impact
• Lets you survive losing streaks

Why It Matters

Even with perfect basic strategy, the house edge means you'll have losing sessions. Proper bankroll management ensures one bad session doesn't end your play.