Bookies Bank Staking Plan

Overview

A target-based staking plan designed to capture the “bookmaker’s margin” — aiming for steady, consistent profit. Uses a divisor system that resets after reaching the target, then starts a new cycle with an increased target.

How It Works

1. Set a target and divisor. Stake = Target / Divisor.
2. Win: Reduce target by profit. Reduce divisor by the odds of the winner (or 1).
3. Loss: Add stake to target. Divisor unchanged.
4. When target ≤ 0, the bank is “broken.” Reset with new (potentially higher) target.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
target	number	100	Initial profit target
divisor	number	4	Starting divisor
increment	number	10	Amount to increase target after each completed cycle

Risk Assessment

• Risk Level: Medium
• Max Drawdown: Moderate — target inflation after losses
• Recommended Bankroll: 5× target
• Ruin Risk: Medium

When to Use

• You want methodical, structured profit accumulation
• You’re willing to follow a multi-cycle approach
• Medium-term betting goals

When to Avoid

• Quick profit expectations (cycles can be long with low strike rates)
• Small bankrolls relative to target

Variants

The Staking Machine includes three versions:

• Bookies Bank (V1) — Standard divisor plan
• Bookies Bank V2 — Modified divisor adjustment rules
• Bookies Bank V3 — Different reset and increment mechanics

Betfair Exchange Notes

• Commission delays reaching the target — factor into planning
• Works for both back and lay

Related Plans

• Bookies Bank V2 — Variant with modified rules
• Bookies Bank V3 — Variant with different increment mechanics
• Retirement — Simpler divisor-based plan
• 6 Point Divisor — Related divisor plan

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Sources

• Plan catalog reference: The Staking Machine — staking plan software with 50+ plans
• Plan mechanics: Mathematical formulas and plan concepts are in the public domain