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    DiverRon
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    Posted: Aug. 4, 2017 - 7:53 PM ET #1

    Hi all ,

    Ty all sooo much for your posts to my buffer addiction thread. It's not easy but I'm a working on it and god bless you
    All for your amazing posts and commentary in there!
    My next question is the ever important
    and I think the MOST IMPORTANT concept in sports wagering: How much
    of your bankroll should each bet be?
    1%, 2%, 5%?
    Of course risk to ruin goes up as bet % goes up , but what y'all think and use here?
    All input is very much appreciated!
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    Hi all ,

    Ty all sooo much for your posts to my buffer addiction thread. It's not easy but I'm a working on it and god bless you
    All for your amazing posts and commentary in there!
    My next question is the ever important
    and I think the MOST IMPORTANT concept in sports wagering: How much
    of your bankroll should each bet be?
    1%, 2%, 5%?
    Of course risk to ruin goes up as bet % goes up , but what y'all think and use here?
    All input is very much appreciated!
     
    DiverRon
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    Posted: Aug. 4, 2017 - 8:11 PM ET #2

    An alternative strategy also is to increase
    Bet % after each win for a few wins also;
    Just an alternate strategy.
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    An alternative strategy also is to increase
    Bet % after each win for a few wins also;
    Just an alternate strategy.
     
    jakeblack
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    Posted: Aug. 4, 2017 - 8:15 PM ET #3

    here is a helpful guide on bankroll management
    • The average amount you bet on one game should be 1-3% of your bankroll.
    • Under no circumstances, you should exceed betting 5% of your bankroll on a single game.
    • Don’t chase! We understand, it feels horrible to lose and the first natural instinct is to chase your losses by doubling up on the following games. Do not do this. We have seen tremendous bankrolls vanish very quickly by the bad decisions caused by chasing. If you limit your bet sizes, even a very bad day will only be a small speed bump.
    • Don’t double up after wins. This is the complete opposite of chasing where you feel so confident with your recent wins you start increasing your unit size to dangerous amounts. Keep your discipline no matter what and think like a pro. Don’t give away your hard earned winnings easily.
    you can read more on https://intpicks.com/how-to-win-in-sports-betting/
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    here is a helpful guide on bankroll management
    • The average amount you bet on one game should be 1-3% of your bankroll.
    • Under no circumstances, you should exceed betting 5% of your bankroll on a single game.
    • Don’t chase! We understand, it feels horrible to lose and the first natural instinct is to chase your losses by doubling up on the following games. Do not do this. We have seen tremendous bankrolls vanish very quickly by the bad decisions caused by chasing. If you limit your bet sizes, even a very bad day will only be a small speed bump.
    • Don’t double up after wins. This is the complete opposite of chasing where you feel so confident with your recent wins you start increasing your unit size to dangerous amounts. Keep your discipline no matter what and think like a pro. Don’t give away your hard earned winnings easily.
    you can read more on https://intpicks.com/how-to-win-in-sports-betting/
     
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    Posted: Aug. 4, 2017 - 8:30 PM ET #4

    Ty Jake and always solid advice
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    Ty Jake and always solid advice
     
     
    jakeblack
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    Posted: Aug. 4, 2017 - 8:54 PM ET #5

    you are welcome, anytime

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    you are welcome, anytime

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