Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. If it stops being fun, get support early.

Play safely

Set a budget and a time limit before you start; stop when either is reached.
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose (not rent, food, bills, or debt repayments).
Avoid chasing losses; take breaks and keep track of spending.
Don’t gamble when upset, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
Balance gambling with other activities; sleep and wellbeing come first.

Warning signs

You (or someone close to you) may need help if gambling is causing:

Spending more time/money than planned, or hiding gambling.
Chasing losses, borrowing, or selling things to gamble.
Conflict, anxiety, low mood, or impact on work/study.

Controls you can use

Deposit/spend limits, session time limits, and reminders.
Cooling-off breaks (temporary time-out).
Payment controls via your bank (card blocks/merchant category blocks where available).
Unsubscribe from marketing if it makes it harder to stay in control.

Self-exclusion

If you want to stop gambling, you can request self-exclusion. Contact us at contact@winzionz.com and ask for self-exclusion support. We’ll provide the steps and the options available (time-limited or longer-term). If you feel unsafe or in crisis, use the urgent contacts below.

NZ support & crisis contacts

Gambling Helpline NZ: 0800 654 655 (free) or text 8006 (confidential support).

Need to talk? Free call/text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor (24/7).

Emergency: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111.

Regulator information: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (gambling info) — https://www.dia.govt.nz/Gambling