Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertaining, not a source of financial stress. If gambling is no longer fun, it is time to stop.
Warning Signs
- Spending more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Neglecting responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
Get Help
Gambling Helpline NZ: 0800 654 655 — free, confidential, available 24/7.
Problem Gambling Foundation NZ: pgf.nz
Maori & Pasifika Support: gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Self-Exclusion
Most gambling operators offer self-exclusion tools. You can also register with the NZ Multi-Venue Exclusion programme through the Department of Internal Affairs.