How much of a bankroll do you think you need to start with to bet pro?

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  • warriorfan707
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 03-29-08
    • 13698

    #1
    How much of a bankroll do you think you need to start with to bet pro?



    Minimum. And what do you think would be good bankroll management.
  • VegasInsider
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 12-12-10
    • 14593

    #2
    $50K with wagers between 1%-3% of total bankroll ($500-$1,500) with the maximum wager being 5% ($2,500)

    That's what I started with 6 years ago and it was enough to get through the downtimes.
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    • warriorfan707
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 03-29-08
      • 13698

      #3
      Ok well I don't have that kind of roll.
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      • G's pks
        Restricted User
        • 01-01-09
        • 22251

        #4
        anyone on sbr with the name warrior in their name...fifty million...
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        • Bookmaster
          SBR Rookie
          • 01-17-11
          • 6

          #5
          I agree with VegasInsider. If you have less of a bankroll, keep the percentage guidelines and just roll back the amount of the bets according to your total bankroll.
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          • LLXC
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 12-10-06
            • 8972

            #6
            Originally posted by G's pks
            anyone on sbr with the name warrior in their name...fifty million...
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            • G's pks
              Restricted User
              • 01-01-09
              • 22251

              #7
              Originally posted by LLXC
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              • Ace_of_Spades
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 10-14-09
                • 13518

                #8
                Originally posted by VegasInsider
                $50K with wagers between 1%-3% of total bankroll ($500-$1,500) with the maximum wager being 5% ($2,500)

                That's what I started with 6 years ago and it was enough to get through the downtimes.
                Roughly what he said.
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                • stefan084
                  SBR MVP
                  • 07-21-09
                  • 1490

                  #9
                  at least 10 dollars
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                  • IrishTim
                    SBR Wise Guy
                    • 07-23-09
                    • 983

                    #10
                    Enough so that you could live off of 3% ROI.
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                    • ZetaPsi808
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 09-18-08
                      • 12119

                      #11
                      Originally posted by IrishTim
                      Enough so that you could live off of 3% ROI.
                      i agree with timmy here.
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                      • ZetaPsi808
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 09-18-08
                        • 12119

                        #12
                        Originally posted by IrishTim
                        Enough so that you could live off of 3% ROI.
                        i agree with timmy here.
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                        • rm18
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 09-20-05
                          • 22291

                          #13
                          depends if you can bet props and are eligible for most bonuses maybe not that much, but if you only bet sides should be at least 40k
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                          • Vegas_bond
                            SBR Wise Guy
                            • 12-09-09
                            • 624

                            #14
                            Originally posted by VegasInsider
                            $50K with wagers between 1%-3% of total bankroll ($500-$1,500) with the maximum wager being 5% ($2,500)

                            That's what I started with 6 years ago and it was enough to get through the downtimes.
                            If you have access to Exchanges like Betfair and can learn the art of trading, you could bet a bigger percentage of your bankroll with minimum risk.
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                            • ryanspeer2001
                              SBR MVP
                              • 03-30-08
                              • 3149

                              #15
                              Assuming you were looking to fully live on your roll.

                              If your monthly expenses were ~1600 (bills,food,etc)

                              To make 400 a week safely you would need at least a 10k roll where if you can make 4% a week and cash out then you could "do it" but regardless this is no great standard of living.
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                              • blingish
                                SBR High Roller
                                • 05-02-10
                                • 219

                                #16
                                Originally posted by VegasInsider
                                $50K with wagers between 1%-3% of total bankroll ($500-$1,500) with the maximum wager being 5% ($2,500)

                                That's what I started with 6 years ago and it was enough to get through the downtimes.
                                This is Excellent advice!! This is BARE MINIMUM to be a pro!
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                                • scott235
                                  SBR Sharp
                                  • 10-12-09
                                  • 465

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by warriorfan707



                                  Minimum. And what do you think would be good bankroll management.
                                  How long are you willing to wait? 1,2,3 years to withdraw?
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                                  • scott235
                                    SBR Sharp
                                    • 10-12-09
                                    • 465

                                    #18
                                    Also, it takes a lot more if you scalp
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                                    • urge2kill
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 10-27-09
                                      • 1722

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by IrishTim
                                      Enough so that you could live off of 3% ROI.
                                      Originally posted by ZetaPsi808
                                      i agree with timmy here.
                                      I agree with these guys.
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