Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the house, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in online gambling in New Zealand. By using this website and accessing online pokies services, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement.
If you are under 18, please do not proceed. Gambling at an underage age is illegal and harmful.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem. Please seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or essential expenses
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or regulate emotions
- Lying to others about the extent of your gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during gaming sessions about how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by self-excluding from your account for a set period
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to prevent extended play
Use these tools to stay in control and ensure gambling remains enjoyable.
Support Organizations in New Zealand & Internationally
If you're struggling with problem gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these organizations:
New Zealand Resources
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) – Free, confidential support for New Zealanders
Website: www.pgf.nz
Phone: 0800 664 262 (free call) - Gamblers Anonymous Aotearoa New Zealand – Peer support meetings throughout NZ
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz - 1Doc Telemedicine – Online counselling available for problem gambling support
Website: www.1doc.co.nz
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom) – www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (United Kingdom) – Self-exclusion scheme – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gambling Help Online (Australia) – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada) – www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) – www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is a serious issue that affects individuals and families. Recovery is possible, and help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please contact one of the support organizations listed above today.
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Professional counsellors and support groups are ready to assist you confidentially.