How Much Money Do I Need to Start?

You do need some starting bankroll for matched betting.

Not because you are trying to gamble it.

Because you need money available to place qualifying bets, hedge bets, and cover liability.

A sensible starting point

The exact amount depends on the offers in your region.

But having a few hundred dollars available makes life much easier than trying to start with almost nothing.

More bankroll gives you more flexibility.

Less bankroll means you need to move slower.

Where the money goes

• Some goes into sportsbook accounts.
• Some may sit in an exchange account.
• Some gets tied up in open bets.
• Some comes back when bets settle.

It is not all profit.

It is working capital.

The key takeaway

Start with an amount you are comfortable having tied up.

Do not use money you need for bills, rent or emergencies.

Next up: How much can I make? The realistic answer.