Bankroll & Session Planning
Understanding variance and expected loss helps you size a bankroll, plan a session, and stop before the math grinds you down. These guides cover the formulas for every major game.
- Bankroll Management Explained
Sizing bets so a normal losing streak can't wipe you out — the formula that works across all games.
- How Long Will Your Money Last at Roulette?
Expected session length at European roulette, with variance tables by bet type.
- Craps Variance and Bankroll
Hot rolls and 7-outs make craps swings wide. How to size a session bankroll for the variance.
- Blackjack Bankroll Sizing and Variance
The 50× flat-bet rule and what variance looks like over 50–500 hands at the blackjack table.
- Expected Loss at Baccarat: Formula & Examples
Total wagered × house edge, worked out for Banker and Player — with interactive examples.
- Baccarat Variance: Banker vs. Player Swings
Nearly identical volatility, different long-run cost — what the bankroll swings actually look like.
- How Many Hands Until the House Edge Shows?
500–1,000+ hands before the 0.5% edge consistently shows through variance.