Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At lifestyleblockmanagement.co.nz, we believe that online casino gaming should be enjoyed as entertainment only. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it carries real risks. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means.
Remember: The house always has an edge. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose completely.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming in New Zealand is only available to players who are 18 years of age or older. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and strictly enforce age verification on our platform.
If you are under 18, you must not access or use online casino services. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental controls and discuss the risks of gambling with young people.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be honest with yourself. If you recognise any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with larger amounts to get the same level of excitement
- Hiding your gambling activities from friends, family, or partners
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Gambling to escape negative emotions, stress, or anxiety
- Neglecting work, study, relationships, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Lying about how much you gamble or how much money you've lost
- Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
If any of these apply to you, reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Features
We provide several tools to help you maintain control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly). Once reached, you cannot deposit further until the period resets.
- Loss Limits: Set a cap on the maximum amount you're willing to lose. Gaming will be restricted once this limit is reached.
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications at regular intervals reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account if you feel you cannot control your gambling. During exclusion, you will not be able to access our services or contact us to reverse the decision.
- Timeout: Take a mandatory break from gaming for a period you choose (24 hours to several weeks).
We encourage you to use these tools proactively, even if you don't currently feel you have a problem.
Support & Help Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, professional support is available:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Te Puna Arotahi): Free, confidential support and counselling. www.pgf.nz | Phone: 0800 664 262
- Gamblers Anonymous: Support meetings and peer assistance. www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz
- Samaritans: Emotional support available 24/7. Phone: 1737 (call or text, free)
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom): www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (United Kingdom): National self-exclusion scheme. 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 | Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
All services listed above are independent of lifestyleblockmanagement.co.nz and offer free, confidential assistance.
Do You Need Help?
If you are experiencing problems with your gambling, seek help today. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. The sooner you get support, the sooner you can regain control.
Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation on 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz for immediate assistance in New Zealand.
You can also contact 1737 (call or text) to speak with trained counsellors available 24/7.
Remember: Help is available, and recovery is possible.