How much to put on your back: minimum, average and maximum rates

1) What really determines the size of the bet

Bankroll. The basis for calculating the "risk unit."
Slot volatility. The higher the variance, the lower the share of the rate from the bank.
Purpose of the session. Long game/flat pace vs hunt for x500 +.
RTP/spin tempo. Affect the expected flow rate over time.
Modifiers. Ante Bet/Bonus Buy/progressives change the frequency of bonuses and the "price" of spin.


2) Base scale: minimum, average, maximum rates (in bankroll shares)

Minimum rate (lean mode): 0.25-0.5% bank/spin.
Use for: high volatility, long grind sessions, novelty test, weak bank.
Average rate (standard): 0.5-1% bank/spin.
Balance of game time and the chance to "live" to the bonus.
Increased rate (aggressive mode): 1-2% bank/spin.
Shorter sessions, higher risk of drawdown; appropriate in soft/medium slots and with solid stop loss.
Maximum allowable (on edge): 2-3% bank/spin.
Only for short sessions and low/medium volatility. For hi-wol, the risk of bankruptcy is unacceptably high.


3) How to quickly estimate the "price" of the selected bet

Expected flow rate formula per session:

• Consumption ≈ Rate × Number of spins × (1 − RTP)

Example (RTP 96%):

• 1.00 × 1,000 spins × 0.04 = 40 conventional units
• The pace was halved (spin/hour) - the expected flow rate/hour also halves.

4) Link "volatility → rate → required bank"

Thumb rule:

• Low volatility: the bank ≥ 200-300 rates; rate of 1-2% of the bank.
• Medium: bank ≥ 300-500 bets; rate 0.8-1.5%.
• High/very high: bank ≥ 500-1,000 bets; rate 0.3-1%.

The task is to survive drawdowns and wait for the bonus part, where a significant share of RTP "sits."

5) Influence of the mechanic on the choice of bet

Megaways/Multipliers/Sticky Wild/Retriggers/Progress Collections: Increase variance → decrease bid share.
Cascades/clusters/frequent respins without upgrades: smooth the base → you can keep the rate higher within the "average" range.
Bonus Buy: the variance grows sharply → split the bank into a series of purchases, the "unit of risk" is lower than usual.

6) Minimum, average and maximum rates in real-world scenarios

Scenario A - "Long Session Without Nerves"

Goal: 60-90 minutes of play, frequent events.
Selection: RTP 96% +, low/medium volatility, no Bonus Buy, Ante by situation.
Rate: 0.8-1.5% of the bank.
Limits: stop loss 25-30%, stop wine 40-60%, spin ≤400 rate/hour.

Scenario B - "Action and bonuses more often"

Goal: Catch features without falling deep.
Choice: average volatility, features in the database/frequent freespins, Ante only if it increases the chance/or RTP.
Rate: 0.5-1% of the bank.
Limits: stop loss 30%, stop wine 50%, tempo control.

Scenario C - "Skid Hunt (x500 +)"

Target: Rare large factors.
Pick: High volatility/Bonus Buy.
Rate: 0.3-0.8% bank.
Limits: Stop loss 35-40%, fixed stop wine, a series of attempts, not one.

7) What to do if the bank is small and the minimum rate is large

Reduce denomination/currency (if slot allows).
Choose another slot with a more flexible bet pitch.
Do not cut lines (if customizable): it is better to keep the maximum lines and reduce the bet/line - the chance of a spin event is higher with the same total beta.
Reduce the pace, stretch the distance.

8) Ante Bet, jackpots and "max bet" on terms

Ante Bet/Double Chance. Increases the chance of a bonus, but increases the cost of spin; RTP can grow or not - check the "i." With a limited bank, reduce the rate share.
Progressives/Must Drop. To participate, you may need a bet threshold or bet weight in the jackpot chance - the bet affects the jackpot probability, but also the expense.
Casino bonus terms. There is often a max bet when winning a bonus; violation = cancellation of winnings. Always read T & Cs.

9) Fix or recalculate the rate during the session?

Fixed rate (in units) - easier discipline, predictable pace.
Percentage of the current bank - dynamic adjustment to drawdowns/growth; neatly so as not to "catch up."
Compromise: recalculation of the rate once in N spins or when the bank deviates by ± 25%.

10) Quick examples of calculation

Bank 200 cu., RTP 96%, 800 spin plan.

Minimum rate (frugally): 0.5%

Rate 1.00 CU; Expected flow rate: 1 × 800 × 0.04 = 32 cu.
The probability of "living" to several bonuses is high on average.

Average rate: 1%

Rate 2.00 cu; Flow rate: 2 × 800 × 0.04 = 64 standard units
Twice as fast "eats up" the bank as expected.

Increased rate: 2%

Rate 4.00 cu; Flow rate: 4 × 800 × 0.04 = 128 standard units
There is a high risk of finishing earlier than planned; only with mild volatility and hard feet.

11) Frequent errors in bet selection

The rate is> 2-3% of the bank on highly volatile slots.
Include Ante "out of habit" without checking RTP and the impact on the bank.
Cut lines instead of rate cut/line.
"Dogon" bet after a series of empty backs (backs are independent).
Lack of stop loss/stop wine and time limit.
Turbo/auto game at too high a bet → accelerated drawdown.

12) Check list before start (1 minute)

1. RTP slots (aim at 96% +).
2. Volatility (low/medium/high) and mechanics.
3. Bank% rate: 0.3-0.8% (high volatility )/0.8-1.5% (medium )/1-2% (low).
4. Tempo/hour and spin plan → estimate the expected flow rate.
5. Ante/Bonus Buy/jackpot - include only taking into account the bank.
6. Limits: stop loss, stop wine, timer.

Conclusion

Bet size is a manageable lever of risk and game length, not a "win secret." Tie the bet to the bankroll and the volatility of the slot, check the RTP and the cost of the modifiers, count the expected expense and keep the pace under control. Minimum rates (0.25-0.5% of the bank) - for high-wol and long grinds; mean (0.5-1%) - baseline selection; elevated (1-2%) - only for soft slots and short sessions with iron feet.