Responsible Gaming
IS GAMBLING CAUSING YOU PROBLEMS?
Answer honestly. If you recognise yourself in three or more of the statements below, we strongly encourage you to use our tools or contact a helpline.
I spend more money on gambling than I planned to.
I gamble to escape stress, anxiety, or problems in my daily life.
I feel irritable or restless when I try to reduce or stop gambling.
I have chased losses โ continued gambling to try to win back money I lost.
I have hidden my gambling or lied about how much I spend to family or friends.
Gambling has caused financial stress โ borrowing money, unpaid bills, or debt.
I need to bet with larger amounts of money to feel the same excitement.
Gambling has negatively affected my relationships, work, or mental health.
Problem gambling is a recognised medical condition, not a character flaw. Help is free, confidential, and available right now in New Zealand.
REALITY CHECK
NOTIFICATIONS
The Reality Check is a notification system that interrupts your session at regular intervals โ every 30, 60, or 90 minutes โ and shows you a summary of your current session.
Each notification shows: how long you’ve been playing, your total bets placed, your net result, and prompts you to decide whether to continue or stop. You cannot dismiss the notification without making a conscious choice.
TRACK YOUR
GAMBLING HISTORY
Your account dashboard gives you complete transparency over your gambling activity. Knowledge is the first step to staying in control.
FREE HELP IN NEW ZEALAND
All services below are free, confidential, and available to anyone in New Zealand affected by gambling โ players and their families.
New Zealand’s largest gambling harm prevention organisation. Free counselling, helpline, and online support for players and whฤnau.
Ministry of Health funded helpline providing immediate support, crisis counselling, and referrals to local services throughout New Zealand.
Mental health and crisis support including gambling-related anxiety and depression. Phone, text, and online counselling available.
Free peer support meetings for people with gambling problems. Groups available in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other NZ cities.
10 TIPS FOR SAFE GAMBLING
WE KEEP IT THAT WAY.
Our responsible gambling team is available 24/7. If you need to set a limit, take a break, or talk to someone โ we’re here. No judgement, just support.
Problem Gambling Foundation NZ: 0800 664 262 ยท Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 ยท Both free, 24/7, confidential.
