The problem with doing 20 small bets vs. one large one is your almost guaranteed to lose on a given day.  You are much better off making 1 bet per year and then stopping, than lot&#x27;s of little ones.  EX: I am up over my lifetime on slot machines.  How? I did a few bets on a fixed amount got slightly lucky <i>and never played again.</i><p>That said, if your doing this for entertainment then minimizing the money your betting is reasonable.  People making 100+k per year can get really competitive over penny poker.