Responsible Gaming
Play Responsibly
At Spinbit Casino Online Pokies NZ, we believe online gaming should be entertaining and enjoyable. Remember: gambling is a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase your losses.
Age Verification
Online gambling in New Zealand is restricted to individuals aged 18 years or older. If you are under 18, you must not use our services. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and may require verification of your identity and age during account registration and at any time during your use of our services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Constantly thinking about gambling or previous gaming sessions
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover lost money
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to family and friends about your gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Jeopardising relationships, work, or education due to gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to fund gambling
- Failed attempts to control, reduce, or stop gambling
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Spinbit Casino Online Pokies NZ provides tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or session timeouts to control how long you play
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications during play to remind you of time elapsed and money spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if you feel your gambling is becoming problematic
We encourage you to use these tools to manage your gambling responsibly.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
New Zealand
- Gambling Helpline NZ (Āwhina): Free, confidential counselling and support
Phone: 0800 654 655 (24/7)
Website: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz - Problem Gambling Foundation (NZ): Support services and resources
Website: www.pgf.nz
International Resources
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK Self-Exclusion): www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you are experiencing problems with gambling, do not hesitate to reach out for support. Problem gambling is treatable, and help is available. Contact the Gambling Helpline NZ (Āwhina) on 0800 654 655 at any time, day or night, for free and confidential assistance.
Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are not alone.