The Flat strategy

The financial strategy “Flat” came into the field of sports betting from other gambling and is optimal for balanced, judicious and unhurried bettors. Its other name is “flat betting”: its size is always 1-5% of the pot, and the size of the bankroll does not matter.

With the “Flat” strategy, the bettor is able to minimise the likelihood of losing. At the same time, an excellent knowledge of the sport on which one is betting is required. The minimum betting probability is 65%, otherwise you won’t be able to make a profit over a distance.

Flat Strategy

There are four varieties of Flat strategy:

  • Academic Flat. The size of each bet is 1-2% of the pot, depending on how sure the bettor is of a certain outcome of the event. A player carefully analyzes the probability of one or another strategy and allocates 1-2% for betting.
  • Static flat. A player, regardless of the current circumstances puts no more than 1% of the amount of gaming bank. Statistically, it is impossible to lose an impressive amount of money using such a strategy. It is suitable for those who prefer to move slowly, but steadily, with a guarantee of winning.
  • Chaotic Flat. Suitable for players who do not have a specific betting line. So, you can make 20 long-term bets of 5% each. There is a probability of winning, but at the same time there is a big risk of losing.
  • Aggressive Flat. It is used by professional players. The bettor places a “fixed bet” on no more than one championship or sport. The size of each bet is 5% of the total amount of the playing pot and it does not decrease, even if the player is faced with several losses in a row. Since the stakes involved in an aggressive flat is huge, it is not a strategy suitable for beginners.

To choose the best type of flat, you need to take into account your own individual traits. Aggressive flats are good for gamblers, and static ones are good for cautious and prudent players.

Also important are the amount of money in the pot and the number of sports. If the latter are more than two, it is worth looking at static and academic flats.