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Half Kelly vs Full Kelly Drawdown: Real Numbers Compared

Full Kelly maximises growth but the drawdowns are brutal. Half Kelly cuts volatility nearly in half with surprisingly little cost. See the real numbers — and how to use them.

Dee Saunders2026.07.11 · 7 min
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What Is a Good Gambling Bankroll Size? The Math That Matters

What is a good gambling bankroll size? The answer depends on your edge and variance — not a round number. Here's the math that keeps advantage players solvent.

Marco Velasquez2026.06.14 · 7 min
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Fractional Kelly Criterion Example: Why Pros Under-Bet Full Kelly

A real fractional Kelly criterion example with worked math. Learn why advantage players use half-Kelly to survive variance — and how to apply it today.

Marco Velasquez2026.06.12 · 7 min