Key takeaways
- Your bankroll is money set aside purely for gambling. Never use rent, school fees or savings.
- Keep each bet to 1–2% of your session budget.
- Set a stop-loss and a stop-win before you start, and walk away when either is hit.
- Use the casino's deposit limits and time reminders. They work better than willpower.
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Step 1: Separate your bankroll
Your bankroll is the money you can afford to lose completely without it affecting your life. Work it out after essentials: rent, food, kombi fare, school fees, ZESA tokens, family support and savings. If there's nothing left after those, the right bankroll is $0.
Never borrow to gamble, never use money meant for bills, and never deposit "just to win back" what you lost. These are the classic first signs of a gambling problem.
Step 2: Split it into sessions
Divide your monthly bankroll into sessions, e.g. a $60 monthly bankroll becomes three $20 sessions. Only deposit or use one session's budget at a time.
Step 3: Size your stake (1–2%)
| Session budget | Stake at 1% | Stake at 2% | Rounds you can absorb* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.05 | $0.10 | 50–100 |
| $10 | $0.10 | $0.20 | 50–100 |
| $20 | $0.20 | $0.40 | 50–100 |
| $50 | $0.50 | $1.00 | 50–100 |
*Number of losing bets before the budget runs out. Small stakes keep you in the game through normal losing streaks.
If the casino minimum is bigger than 2% of your budget, either play fewer rounds or wait until you have a larger budget. Don't raise your stakes to fit the game.
Step 4: Set stop-loss and stop-win
- Stop-loss: e.g. stop when you've lost 50% of the session budget.
- Stop-win: e.g. stop and withdraw when you're up 50%. Crash games are fast, and a winning session can disappear in minutes.
- Time limit: 30–45 minutes, then a break. Set a phone alarm.
Write your limits down before opening the game, e.g. "Budget $20 · stake $0.30 · auto cash-out 1.8x · stop at $10 or $30 · 40 minutes". It sounds silly, but it works.
Step 5: Use the casino's tools
- Deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly) in your account settings.
- Loss limits and session reminders, where offered.
- Auto bet stop conditions in Aviator: stop if cash decreases or increases by a set amount.
- Self-exclusion or time-outs if you need a break. See responsible gambling.
Warning signs
Take a break and get support if you notice any of these:
- Chasing losses with bigger bets or extra deposits.
- Hiding your betting from family or friends.
- Borrowing money, or using money meant for essentials.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you aren't playing.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I bet on Aviator?
A common rule is 1–2% of your session budget per bet. With a $20 session budget, that's $0.20–$0.40 a round, which gives you enough rounds to ride out normal losing streaks.
What is a stop-loss in Aviator?
It's the amount of loss at which you stop playing for the session, e.g. "if my $20 becomes $10, I'm done". Decide it before you start, because it's hard to stick to a limit you invent mid-session.
Should I withdraw my winnings?
Yes. Withdraw a good share of any win to your mobile money wallet. Winnings left in a betting account tend to get played back.
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