How to determine your ideal session duration

The "ideal" duration of the session is the one in which you maintain control, fit into the budget and do not make emotional decisions. It's not a dogma, but a function of goal, bankroll, rate, volatility and your resilience to fatigue. Below is a simple algorithm, formulas and test plan that will help you find your working range in a week.

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1) We determine the purpose of the session

1. Entertainment and "long play" → priority time at the table, soft games.

2. Balanced (rare features, moderate swings) → average volatility.

3. Hunt for a large factor → high volatility, short sessions.

4. Bonus/wager wagering → low/medium volatility, stable hit rate.

The goal dictates volatility and pace, and with it, realistic session length.

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2) Budget and rate: the foundation of time

Designations: BK - bankroll (free money), SB - budget for the session, Bet - bet for the round.

SB = 10-20% of BK.

Bet share from BK per round:

• low volatility: 1.0-2.0% BK average: 0.5-1.0% BK high: 0.2-0.5% BK
• Stop loss (SL) = SB; stop wines (SW) = 30-50% SB.
• The rate does not grow "in the dog." Recalculation - only if 10% change in BK is ±.

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3) We estimate the "price tag of time" (without complex mathematics)

We need: backs/rounds per minute (rpm) and RTP games.

Estimated expected consumption per session:

• EL ≈ Spins × Bet × (1 − RTP)

Where are the approximate rates (for reference):

• manual slots: 7-10 spin/min; auto-backs make the pace higher → shorten the session more often;
• live roulette: 0.6-1 back/min;
• RNG games and fast shows: the pace is very different - navigate the fact.

Example. 50 minutes slots × 8 spins/min = 400 spins. Bet = 2 counts, RTP 96% →

EL ≈ 400 × 2 × 0.04 = 32 units

If it is more than your SB or psychological "ceiling" - the session is shortened or the rate/volatility is reduced.

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4) Basic duration modes (select the start frame)

Rule: no more than 2-3 sessions per day. Any SL/SW is an instant exit.

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5) The link "volatility - pit depth - session length"

Benchmarks for typical drawdowns (at base rate):

If you are emotionally "broken" by a hole> 50 ×, choose softer slots/bet and shorter sessions.

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6) Duration selection algorithm (5 steps)

1. Purpose (entertainment/balance/skid/vager).

2. Play and RTP (aim for ≥96% if available) + volatility score.

3. Pace: Measure the first 5 minutes - how many rounds/min is real.

4. Waiting account: EL for 25/50/90 minutes at your rate.

5. Mode selection: take the nearest one, where EL ≤ SB and you are psychologically calm.

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7) 7-day calibration plan (find your range)

Day 1-2. Two "Sprint" sessions (25 + 5). Rate: compliance with stop rules, emotions (scale 1-5), errors.

Day 3-4. "Standard" (45-50 + 10) once a day. Compare the result and well-being.

Day 5. Return to "Sprint" on high-vol and to "Standard" on mid/low-vol - feel the difference.

Day 6. If both models were easy (emotions ≤3/5, no violations), the Focus test (90 + 15) only on soft games.

Day 7. Summarize: Select one default + alternative mode for "increased volatility." Record start/finish times and reminders.

Success metrics:

• compliance with SL/SW ≥ 90% of sessions;
• mean emo score ≤ 3/5;
• 0 max bet/bonus rule violations;
• the fact of timer breaks.

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8) Numerical cases

Case A - BK 300 cu, low-vol slots, longer target

SB = 15% → 45 units; Bet = 1% BK → 3 units

Tempo 8 spins/min; Standard 50 min → ~ 400 spins.

EL at RTP 96% ≈ 400 × 3 × 0.04 = 48 cu. - above SB → either Bet 2 cu., or length 35-40 min.

Case B - BK 500 cu., mid-vol, "balance"

SB = 12% → 60 units; Bet = 0.6% → 3 units

45 min × 8 spins/min = 360 spins. EL ≈ 360 × 3 × 0.04 = 43.2 cu

Case C - BK 1000 cu., high-vol, "x1000 +"

SB = 10% → 100 units; Bet = 0.25% → 2.5 CU

"Sprint" 25 min × 7 spins/min = 175 spins. EL ≈ 175 × 2.5 × 0.04 = 17.5 cu;

But due to dispersion, pits of 150-300 × are possible → short sessions are justified.

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9) Stopping rules and "if-then" scenarios

SL or SW reached → exit immediately, break 15 min.

The thought of "recouping now" → a timeout for 24 hours.

Two bodily stress marks (pulse/sweat/rush) → pause 5-10 min.

Two timing violations in a row (missed the break/delayed the session) → next day only "Sprints."

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10) Checklists: Before During After

To

• BK, SB, Bet, SL, SW are recorded.
• Selected mode (Sprint/Standard/Focus) and timer.
• Play with understandable RTP/volatility; no bonus deadline.

Pro tempore

• Scheduled break (5-10/15-20 min).
• The rate is fixed; no "once to raise."
• Any warnings/errors → instant pause.

Later

• Record: duration, total +/ −, emotions 1-5, whether SL/SW is observed.
• If emotions are 4-5 or there was a tilt → tomorrow the mode is shorter and the rate − 20%.

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11) Special cases

Wagering vager: more often shorter sessions, soft slots, Bet below max bet bonus.

Night hours: Use only "sprints" or transfer for a day - fatigue shortens the "perfect" window.

Auto-backs: speed up SB consumption → reduce time or rate.

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12) Mini card on screen

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Your "ideal" time is a range in which the expectation for money fits into SB and the psyche into control. Start with "Sprints" and "Standard," consider a simple EL, fix breaks and follow stop rules. In a week of calibration, you will find the length at which the game remains calm and predictable. And always: play only with free money and follow the rules of your jurisdiction.