Responsible Gambling

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Common warning signs include chasing losses, increasing stakes to recover money, gambling with funds needed for bills, borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling activity, losing sleep, missing work or responsibilities, or feeling unable to stop even when gambling is no longer enjoyable.

If any of these patterns are familiar, stopping or taking a break is more important than trying to win money back.

• Set a fixed entertainment budget before gambling and do not increase it after a loss.
• Do not borrow money or use money needed for rent, food, debt repayments or other essentials.
• Use deposit, session, time-out or self-exclusion tools when they are available.
• Avoid gambling when distressed, intoxicated, exhausted or trying to solve financial problems.
• Keep track of total deposits and losses rather than focusing only on individual wins.
• Take a break if gambling stops feeling optional.

Operators may provide tools such as deposit limits, session limits, time-outs or self-exclusion. Availability and rules vary by operator and account. If you activate a restriction, confirm that it has taken effect and keep any confirmation you receive.

This website cannot activate, cancel or enforce a restriction on a casino account.

The Gambling Helpline provides free support throughout New Zealand. You can call 0800 654 655 or free text 8006. The service is available 24 hours a day. Safer Gambling Aotearoa also provides information about recognising gambling harm and finding support.

If you are worried about someone else's gambling, these services can also provide guidance.

Online gambling should be kept away from minors. Do not share gambling-account passwords, leave payment details accessible on shared devices or allow another person to use an account registered in your name.

Bonuses can increase the amount of play required before funds can be withdrawn. Do not deposit or continue gambling simply to complete a wagering requirement. If an offer is pushing you to spend more or play longer than you planned, walking away from the offer is the safer decision.

Last updated: 9 September 2026.