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Board Gambling discussion
Re: Would You Be Happy Earning 10% of Your Bankroll monthly?
by
Don Pedro Dinero
on 29/06/2025, 08:43:13 UTC
I don't have a bankroll at the moment but I think it's not crazy for people who play poker or sports betting to get 10% a month. Winners I mean. Obviously more than 90% are losers.

After writing this I was curious to see what the AI was saying and it said no, for winners half of that, or even less, would be more realistic.

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Poker
Level of Play                    Realistic Monthly ROI on Bankroll   Notes

Casual/Low Stakes Grinder    1%–5%                                           Soft games help, but volume is key. Swings can be brutal.
Strong/Semi-Pro            3%–8%                                           If you table-select and put in solid volume.
Elite/Pro                            5%–10% (some months)                   Very good players can hit 10%+ occasionally, but not consistently. Variance matters.
Tournaments                    All over the place                           Huge swings: you might lose for months, then hit a big score. ROI is high, but consistency is low.

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Sports Betting
Type of Bettor   Realistic Monthly ROI on Bankroll   Notes

Recreational   Negative to 1%                                   Most bettors lose over time.
Semi/Sharp   1%–3%                                           Requires discipline, tracking, line shopping.
Pro/Sharp           2%–5% (on turnover)                   Sustainable, but you’ll have down months.
Syndicates/ High Volume Pros 1%–2% monthly on bankroll   Massive volume, small edge per bet, and excellent market timing.