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Another good restraint is to set limits on how long you play each day. Marathon sessions at the tables usually spell disaster. The longer you play, the more likely you are to lose your focus and perspective.

Don’t play for more than two hours at a time without mixing in a meal, a shower, or a nice long break. And don’t play for more than four to six total hours a day. Casinos are tough enough to beat anyway, but when you’re mentally foggy or hungry, you add an extra burden to the job.

Figure out how to take breaks because they can help you clear your head and protect your bankroll. Stopping for lunch or dinner may seem obvious, but the number of players who totally forget to eat when they’re gambling is amazing. Reasons to take breaks abound. Here are just a few:

 Visiting the bathroom: Drink plenty of water, so you have to take frequent trips to the powder room. Those short walks stretch both your legs and your bankroll.

 Scoring in the sports book: Place a few minimum-bet sports wagers over in the sports book. (See Chapter 15 for more about this intriguing part of the casino.) When it’s time to take a break from the tables, you can find a spot and watch the games you have a financial interest in.

 Exercising: Even if it’s just a brisk walk around the casino floor, do something to get your circulation going. Even better is a real workout at the hotel gym.

 Calling your loved ones: Sure, you’ve sent texts. You might have even posted some photos to your favorite social media app. But dialing the digits of a significant other, friend, or family member from time to time is a perfect way to take a break from the hurly-burly of a casino floor. A check-in call before all your chips are lost and won can also get you back in touch with the real world and remind you of why it’s important to stick to your budget. You can easily lose touch with reality while gambling, and a quick phone call can remind you of what’s important in life.