Did you know that when playing cash games at Crown Melbourne, players are required to take responsible gaming breaks?

In the past, entire cash game tables would be sent on a mandatory 15–20 minute break after a few hours of play.

Now, Crown has a rotating break system that keeps the action going while still ensuring players step away regularly.

Cash game tables run nine-handed, but only eight seats are occupied at any given time. That’s because one seat is always designated for a rotating break. Every 20 minutes, a seat number is announced, and the player in that seat must take a minimum 15-minute break away from the table.

For example, if Seat 4 is called at 2 p.m., that player must leave the table for at least 15 minutes during the 20-minute break window. After that, the rotation continues around the table, ensuring each player takes a mandatory break roughly every three hours.