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CS2 Case Opening Tips: 5 Rules from a Long-Time Opener

How to approach case opening without blowing your bankroll. Variance, bankroll management, and the one rule every new opener should follow.

CS2 Case Opening Tips

How to approach case opening without blowing your bankroll. Below are five rules every CS2 opener should follow.

1. Set a bankroll

Never deposit more than you can afford to lose. Treat case opening as entertainment, not investment.

2. Know the EV

Most cases have a negative expected value. Read the odds before you open.

3. Avoid tilt

If you've had a bad run, walk away. Chasing losses only deepens them.

4. Pick provably fair sites

Verify the seed/hash mechanism before you trust an operator.

5. Cash out

If you hit a big drop, withdraw immediately.

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