How do you calculate your bankroll for a trip?

[CTslotters]

DH supplies our normal bankroll.. Which is roughly $2000 per person per 3 day trip. I supplement mine with a secret stash of 1000 to 1500. It really isn't secret as he knows I do it.. But it is money I try and put away from other casino trips. I don't take all my cash with me and hope the walk to the room changes my luck if a I am losing. I play most of my winnings back unless it is a hand pay and I have to fess up to DH. He plays craps for hours but rarely Looses big and once I. A while has a nice big win. He loves sports betting so hangs out in the sports book bar while I slot away.


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This had me lol'ing as my mom holds the money for my parents trips but I know my dad has a secret stash!

For us we aren't deciplined, if we're having fun, we'll get more money out since we don't bring a lot and the atm limits are what caps our bankroll.
For a local visit, 2-300 max (sometimes we lose $50 and stop because it's not fun so we'll go to dinner or something) no atm visits there, but trips, we just want to have fun! We also cap limits based on prior trips, so one weekend it may be $400 bankroll, another weekend $900, it really depends!

[touche22]

This had me lol'ing as my mom holds the money for my parents trips but I know my dad has a secret stash!

For us we aren't deciplined, if we're having fun, we'll get more money out since we don't bring a lot and the atm limits are what caps our bankroll.
For a local visit, 2-300 max (sometimes we lose $50 and stop because it's not fun so we'll go to dinner or something) no atm visits there, but trips, we just want to have fun! We also cap limits based on prior trips, so one weekend it may be $400 bankroll, another weekend $900, it really depends!

This sounds disciplined to me!

I'm reckless once let loose on the slot floor. No envelopes just sheer determination and stupidity that it will work out in my favor

[CTslotters]

This sounds disciplined to me!

I'm reckless once let loose on the slot floor. No envelopes just sheer determination and stupidity that it will work out in my favor

That determination is why we look forward to your trip reports!


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[dvandentop]

This sounds disciplined to me!

I'm reckless once let loose on the slot floor. No envelopes just sheer determination and stupidity that it will work out in my favor

yep ive seen this in action before LMAO

[Wynnvegas]

Interesting topic. I don't think you should have had any reservations about asking the question. Anyone who doesn't want to answer won't.

I'm incredibly anal about our "system", such as it is. We budget $500-600 a day initially and might move it up closer to $1,000 nearer the end of a trip - when the shopping fund is safe!

It may seem weird or less fun to some but we keep a note of everywhere and everything we play, primarily for trip reports and video notations.

We also "bank" every win. No winnings ever go back into a machine. A walk of shame is never an option - like Diana, we've always got plenty of other stuff we can do if the gambling isn't working.


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[goldengreeke]

Sharon and I are not high rollers, most bets are a dollar a spin or less, but we play for at least 12 hours a day and need around $500.00 a piece each day.

That amount includes food, drinks, and tips, so not really sure how much we actually spend gambling.

We try to to keep that $500.00 each in daily envelopes, but it has never worked yet lol.

[slotmanjack]

1. Locals (racetrack slots only) $200-$1000 Distance 15-30 min drive

2. CasinoRama amd Fallsview (slot and tables) $400-$1000 Willing to take out another $800 Distance 1.5 hour drive

3. Vegas 7 days Usually like to take $3000. No budget, no breakdown, we play what we want and when we want. (Walk of hope possible but never needed)

4. Bahamas Atlantis 5 days usually take $3000. Same as vegas just play with no worries. (5 trips 2 walks of hope needed)


I pay cash for food, tips, shows, and even shopping. So if I lose $3000 on a trip its not really $3000.

[SME]

Hubby and I usually bring $400-500 total for an overnighter to our "local" Foxwoods. If we aren't doing an overnighter, we only bring $2-300. We try not to go to the ATM if we lose but will from time to time (very rarely). Foxwoods is 3 hours from home so if it's a blood bath quick, we don't always want to drive right back home. But sometimes we do lol.

Our Vegas bankroll is usually higher and like slotmanjack, we have a set amount we are willing to lose and just play when we want to. We usually bring 2k for 3 nights.

[dvandentop]

I pay cash for food, tips, shows, and even shopping. So if I lose $3000 on a trip its not really $3000.

dont you charge to room 1st then see what host can comp off on the back end?? That is the way to do it since they have discretion usually and depending on play you are probably paying up front for food that you could be getting compd. Maybe you do this already.

[slotmanjack]

dont you charge to room 1st then see what host can comp off on the back end?? That is the way to do it since they have discretion usually and depending on play you are probably paying up front for food that you could be getting compd. Maybe you do this already.

For vegas we eat all over the place so we just pay cash. My upfront 7 days julius tower comp plus $100 food and some free play is good enough for me. I don't expect anymore and I dont play enough to warrant anymore than that.

As for Bahamas I do charge everything on the room except for cab and tips. Last trip I had alot of upfront comp but since we were in full degenerate mode we got everything comped except for federal tax. $17 a day I think.