Responsible Play (NZ)
ThePlayHubNZ.com supports safer gambling. Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or cope with stress.
Quick safety checks
- Set a budget and time limit before you start; stop when either is reached.
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose (not rent, bills, or debt).
- Avoid gambling when upset, stressed, or using alcohol/drugs.
- Take regular breaks; don’t chase losses.
- Gambling is for adults (21+ where applicable under NZ law and venue rules).
Tools you can use
- Deposit / spend limits (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Session time limits and reality checks.
- Cooling-off (time-out) periods.
- Self-exclusion (temporary or longer-term) where offered.
Availability depends on the product or provider you use. If you can’t find these options, contact support.
Warning signs
- Spending more than planned or hiding gambling.
- Chasing losses or borrowing to gamble.
- Gambling affecting work, study, relationships, or sleep.
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or hopeless about gambling.
Help in New Zealand (free and confidential)
Gambling Helpline NZ: phone 0800 654 655, text 8006, and live chat via their website.
Healthline: 0800 611 116 (24/7 health advice).
1737: call or text 1737 for free support from a trained counsellor (24/7).
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111.
Regulatory information
In New Zealand, gambling regulation and harm-minimisation information may be provided by government agencies. See the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for official guidance and contacts.