Responsible gambling in New Zealand
Gambling should stay entertainment, not a source of financial stress. If it stops feeling that way, free and confidential help is available.
Getting help wherever you are
Gambling Helpline New Zealand
Free and confidential support for anyone in New Zealand — call 0800 654 655.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support meetings, available in many countries.
Gambling Therapy
Free online counselling and support — gamblingtherapy.org
Setting limits
Most accounts let you set deposit limits, loss limits, or session time reminders in account settings — set these before you start playing, not after a losing session. If you deposit with crypto, remember that limits apply to your total spend regardless of which coin or method you use to fund the account.
A note on crypto and impulse deposits
Crypto's speed is a genuine convenience, but the same speed that avoids bank declines also removes a natural pause a slower bank transfer sometimes provides. If you notice yourself topping up impulsively because crypto makes it easy, that's worth treating as a signal to set a deposit limit or take a break.
Self-exclusion
If you choose to self-exclude, do so through the account settings or by contacting support directly — self-exclusion should be treated as final and not something to work around with a new account.