SNG Bankroll Management: Sit and Go Requirements

## Bankroll Management for Various Sit and Go tournaments have lower variance than MTTs because the field sizes are smaller (typically 6-45 players). This means you need fewer buy-ins to sustain your bankroll through standard variance, making SNGs an attractive format for bankroll building. For standard SNGs, maintain 40-50 buy-ins. For turbo SNGs, increase to 50-60 buy-ins because the faster structure increases variance. For heads-up SNGs, 30-40 buy-ins is sufficient due to the very small field size. Spin and Go / Jackpot SNGs require more buy-ins due to the lottery element. The prize pool multiplier creates extreme variance. For Spins, maintain 100-200 buy-ins. The jackpot overlay improves your long-term EV, but short-term swings can be enormous. ## Rakeback and Bankroll Growth Rakeback accelerates bankroll growth by adding guaranteed income on top of your table winnings. At Various, the difference between 27% and 50% rakeback can mean hundreds or thousands of dollars per month in additional income that goes directly to building your bankroll. ## Key Rules - **Never play with scared money.** If losing a buy-in causes anxiety, drop down immediately. - **Track your bankroll daily.** Know exactly where you stand at all times. - **Have clear move-up and move-down criteria.** Set specific bankroll thresholds for changing stakes. - **Factor in rakeback.** Include expected rakeback income when calculating your effective bankroll growth rate. - **Keep poker and personal finances separate.** Maintain a dedicated poker bankroll that is completely independent of your living expenses.