Strategic pauses

Let's talk about something crucial — taking breaks. When the games are exciting, it’s easy to get lost in the entertainment. But trust us, a breather can make all the difference. In this guide, we explain why breaks are key to elevating your play.

Why pauses work

Stepping away resets your focus and breaks the autopilot loop that can build during a long session. A short break helps you return to reality, re-check your budget, and make decisions with a clear head rather than in the heat of the moment.

When to take one

• After a reality-check reminder appears.
• Right after a big win — excitement can lead to over-betting.
• Right after a loss — never play on to chase it back.
• Any time the fun starts to fade or feel like pressure.

Tools that help you pause

High Flyer makes stepping away effortless. Use session reminders to prompt regular breaks, a time-out to lock your account for 24 hours up to 6 weeks, or self-exclusion when you want a longer reset. All of them live in your account's Safer Gambling settings.

Build it into your routine

The best players treat breaks as part of the game, not an interruption to it. Set a timer, get a glass of water, move around — then decide, calmly, whether to keep playing. Play your way, at your pace.