Stay in Control
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
- Set deposit, loss and time limits before you play.
- Never chase losses or gamble to recover money.
- Don't gamble while stressed, upset or under the influence.
- Take regular breaks and keep gambling a small part of your life.
- You must be 18 or over to gamble in New Zealand.
Tools Offered by Licensed Casinos
Every operator we recommend provides player-protection tools: deposit limits, loss limits, session-time reminders (reality checks), time-outs (cooling-off periods) and full self-exclusion. Use them — they're there to help.
Free Help in New Zealand
Gambling Helpline NZ 0800 654 655 — free, confidential support 24/7. Call 0800 654 655, text 8006, or use live chat at gamblinghelpline.co.nz.
- Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) — free face-to-face and online counselling: pgf.nz
- Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand — Safer Gambling support services
- Gamblers Anonymous NZ — peer support meetings nationwide
- Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion — ask any operator to self-exclude across linked sites
Signs of a Gambling Problem
Spending more than you can afford, hiding gambling from family, chasing losses, borrowing to gamble, or feeling anxious about it — these are warning signs. Help is available and effective. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Protecting Minors
Gambling is strictly 18+. If children have access to your devices, use parental-control software such as GamBlock or NetNanny, and never share your account.