Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you find yourself struggling with gambling habits, support is available.
Age Verification
All players on tearawae.nz must be 18 years of age or older, or the applicable legal gambling age in your jurisdiction. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and verify the age of all users. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not use our website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone else, help is available:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or relationships due to gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Taking bigger risks with larger bets to achieve the same excitement
Self-Help Tools
Most online casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to remind you to take breaks
- Reality Checks: Enable regular pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
Speak with your casino's customer support team about activating these tools on your account.
Support Organisations
If you need help, a range of free and confidential support services are available:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Aotearoa)
Free, confidential support and counselling
www.pgf.nz - Gambling Helpline Aotearoa
0800 654 655 (free call)
Available 24/7
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom 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 (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out — support services are free, confidential, and staffed by trained professionals who are ready to help.
Contact the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655 today.