How can I track my wins and losses while playing casino games?

Keep score of your wins and losses. I recommend you begin by keeping it very basic: use a notebook or your phone’s notes app and write down the date, game, buy-in amount, and balance at the end of the day. There are also great win/loss trackers out there, such as My Win Loss, or even an Excel spreadsheet where you can plug in bet amounts and results. If you’re playing at a land-based casino, check the cash-in/cash-out logs to find trends in those. Also track how long you played. As time goes on, you can see what sessions were good and what sessions were bad. Keep accurate and honest records; consistency and honesty will make these records valuable.

Make it as easy as possible. Paper and pencil? Just write down the date, game, buy-in, cash-out, net win/loss. If tech is your thing, spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) allow you to graph each session/game over time. Some players prefer budgeting software or casino-tracking tools. Whatever you use, make sure you use it, since tracking only works if you do it all the time, after every session.

Keep it simple – a notepad, Excel file or online document. Record dates, games, bets, wins or losses, total gains or losses. Include cash-outs and deposits. Apps such as MyBookie and WinCraps can help you log your bets while betting. Don’t try to overthink it. Just record the basic details. Over time you will see trends. This is what professionals do, after all.

Keep track in Excel or download a budgeting app for gamblers. Record every session: date, casino, game played, buy-in, total won or lost, and notes (such as bankroll management or comps). Know where your money is going so you can analyze trends, like how you’re winning at video poker but losing your shirt at baccarat. Some apps have betting limit features that make it harder to tilt – you’ll be more aware of what you’ve spent after every spin. A pen and paper journal works just fine. Don’t estimate; track your earnings and losses to the cent.

The best way to do this is with a simple pen-and-paper record (or electronic equivalent) of sessions (date of session, game, buy-in, win/lose). There are apps available for smartphones that allow you to record your bets, results, and even how you felt when making them (e. g. “TrackMyBets” and “Casino Tracker”). Review your notes once a week to gauge your success rate.