Reserve Tank Method Strategy for Online Slots
Bankroll split into play funds and feature/bonus reserves. A low-risk strategy with medium complexity. Works best for medium or high volatility slots and medium to large bankroll size.
Works Best For
- Low risk level
- Medium or High volatility slots
- Medium to Large bankroll size
- 1.5+ hours playing session length
Pros & Cons
- Ensures funds for bonus features
- Prevents emotional decisions
- Great for high volatility slots
- Optimizes bonus round potential
- Complex bankroll management
- Requires discipline
- Less effective for low volatility slots
How to Play
Bankroll size & min bet size are related to each other: for Reserve Tank Method strategy it is recommended that your bankroll is at least 500× the min bet of the slot you play. Normally, in online slots min bet size is around $0.01, but you can adjust it to the slot you play:
Assuming you have $5 as your bankroll, here are the rules you need to follow:
- Divide bankroll: $3 (60%) main play, $2 (40%) reserve
- Play main bankroll at $0.03 (0.5-0.7% of bankroll)
- Tap reserve only for feature opportunities
- Replenish reserve after significant wins
Exit Rules
- When you win $7.50 (150% of session bankroll)
- If you lose $3 (60% of session bankroll)
Strategy Variations
Feature Buy Reserve
Specifically for high volatility slots with purchasable features, 30% of the bankroll goes into main play, 70% — into feature reserve.
