Hot streaks feel great—until a sudden downswing deletes them. The Vault & Peak Method turns momentum into kept money: you set tiny, automatic skims at new equity highs and keep your stake flat inside short, timed blocks. It’s simple guardrails for slots and live tables when variance is loud.

Core idea: convert highs into cash, not confidence

Track a running session peak. Every time your balance makes a new high, skim 20–30% of the difference into a separate “vault” (wallet or ledger)—immediately and without debate. Stakes stay at 1–2% of bankroll per decision; no step-ups “because it’s hot”.

How to run a clean session

• Block design: 12–18 minute runs with a visible timer. End on the timer, not on a feeling.
• Flat unit: same stake for the whole block; review size only between blocks.
• Peak skims: on each new high, move 20–30% to the vault; never re-deploy the same day.
• Stops: close the day at +2 units or −3 units, whichever comes first.

Choosing games for calmer variance

Prefer clear-rule titles: blackjack with basic strategy, baccarat banker, or slots with RTP ≥ 96% and low–mid volatility. Test high-volatility features only in a separate “explore” block at half unit.

Quick checklist before you start

• Timer ready? Unit fixed at 1–2%?
• Vault rule set (20–30% of each new peak)?
• Exit plan defined (time limit and day stops)?
• Notes template: game/market, result, mood (1–5)?

Bottom line

The edge isn’t a secret pattern—it’s your habit. Vaulting turns lucky runs into kept wins; flat units and short blocks turn noise into structure. Keep the ritual, and your numbers will stay calmer than the chat.