Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At SpinBet NZ, we believe that online gaming should be an enjoyable form of entertainment only. Gaming is never a way to make money, solve financial problems, or earn an income. Always gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Please remember: the odds always favour the house. Play responsibly and keep gaming as a form of fun, not an investment strategy.
Age Verification
Gaming on SpinBet NZ is strictly for players aged 18 years and over. This is a legal requirement in Aotearoa New Zealand under the Gambling Act 2003.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or play. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in your own behaviour? If so, please seek help immediately.
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to try to win back money you've lost
- Hiding Gambling: Keeping your gaming activity secret from friends, whānau, or partners
- Loss of Control: Being unable to stop gaming, even when you want to
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or social commitments due to gaming
- Gambling with Borrowed Money: Using loans, credit cards, or borrowed funds to gamble
- Mood Swings: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Escalating Stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Financial Strain: Struggling to pay bills, rent, or debts because of gaming
- Lying About Gaming: Being dishonest with others about the amount of time or money spent gaming
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gaming
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
SpinBet NZ provides a range of tools to help you manage your gaming responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the total amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been gaming and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set a maximum time for each gaming session
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account
- Account Pause: Take a break from gaming without permanently closing your account
These tools are available in your SpinBet NZ account settings. We encourage you to use them proactively.
Support & Counselling Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF)
Free, confidential support and counselling
Phone: 0800 664 262
Website: www.pgf.nz - Gamblers Anonymous Aotearoa
Support meetings and peer counselling
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz
International Support (if needed)
- United Kingdom: GamCare and GamStop
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
Take Action Today
If you recognise problem gambling behaviours in yourself or someone you care about, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—support is confidential, free, and available 24/7.
Don't wait. Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation on 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz today.
Your wellbeing matters. Gaming should enhance your life, not harm it.