Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

At taupocyclingclub.org.nz, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

Online pokies in New Zealand are strictly for adults aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18, you must not access or use online pokie services. It is illegal to gamble online if you are under the legal age.

We verify the age of all users and reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not meet legal age requirements.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a problem with gambling. Please seek help:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Hiding your gambling habits from family, friends, or partners
• Spending more time and money gambling than intended
• Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions

Self-Help Tools

Most online pokie platforms offer tools to help you manage your gambling responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose during a gaming session
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic notifications during play to remind you of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account if you feel you've lost control
• Cooling-Off Periods: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a set period

We strongly encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gambling activities.

Support Organizations in New Zealand

If you need help managing problem gambling, the following organisations provide free, confidential support:

• Problem Gambling Foundation (New Zealand)
  Phone: 0800 664 262 (free call)
  Website: www.pgf.nz
  Free counselling and support services available 24/7
• Gambling Helpline (New Zealand)
  Phone: 0800 8 HORIA (0800 846 742)
  Confidential support and advice for problem gamblers and their families
• Samaritans (New Zealand)
  Phone: 1737 (call or text, free 24/7)
  Website: www.samaritans.org.nz
  Emotional support for those in distress

International Support Resources

Additional support resources available internationally:

• GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (UK): 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

Take Action Today

If you are struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for help immediately. Support is available, and recovery is possible. You do not have to face this alone.

Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation at 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz to access free, confidential support services in New Zealand.

Remember: gambling should only ever be entertainment, never a solution to financial problems.