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Bankroll & Budget

RPT-030 How to Keep a Gambling Diary Memory is generous to the wins and vague about the rest. A short written record of time, money and mood gives you a clearer picture of what gambling actually costs you. Oct 04, 20263 minutes
RPT-029 What Is a Unit in Betting? When bettors talk about being "up three units", they are measuring in stake sizes rather than money. Here is what a unit is, how people choose one and what the idea can and cannot do for a budget. Oct 04, 20263 minutes
RPT-018 How Do Casinos Make Money? The Edge, the Hold and the Rake A casino does not need to beat any single player; it only needs its rules to apply to everyone over time. This entry explains the house edge, why the hold is larger than the edge, how poker rooms earn from player-vs-player games and where the rest comes from. Oct 04, 20264 minutes
RPT-017 What Percentage of Gamblers Make Money? Search for how many gamblers come out ahead and you will find confident percentages with no sources. This entry explains why a trustworthy figure is so hard to pin down and what the structure of gambling does tell you. Oct 04, 20264 minutes

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