Guide overview
A practical break plan for stepping away from gambling, reducing prompts and deciding what support would help.
Choose a clear period
A cooling-off break can be an hour, a day or longer. Pick a period when you will not log in, deposit or watch gambling streams. The point is to interrupt an automatic loop and give yourself room to think without a new wager in front of you.
Change the environment
Log out, remove shortcuts, mute promotional notifications and plan another activity. If available, set temporary account limits or request a time-out through the operator’s published process. A break feature’s duration and effect depend on that service’s terms.
Ask for help if the break slips
If you return earlier than planned or feel unable to stop, speak with someone you trust and contact a professional or local support organization. A pause is a useful first step, not a substitute for help when gambling is causing harm.