Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use online gambling services in New Zealand. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in online pokies or other forms of gambling. If you are under the legal age, please do not use this website.
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 or lying about how much you gamble
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (food, rent, bills)
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay off gambling debts
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or cope with negative emotions
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to your gambling
Self-Help Tools
Many online gambling operators offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from accessing gambling services for a set period
- Session Time Limits: Limit how long you can gamble in a single session
Talk to your online casino operator about implementing these tools on your account.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, these organizations offer free, confidential support:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation: Free counseling and support services
Phone: 0800 664 262 | Website: www.pgf.nz - Gambler's Anonymous: Peer support meetings across New Zealand
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz
International Support
- Australia - Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- UK - GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk
- UK - GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk - Canada - Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org
- USA - National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
If you think you may have a gambling problem, please reach out for help today. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available. You are not alone.
Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation (New Zealand) now: 0800 664 262