Responsible Gambling

Last updated: 24 June 2026

Online casino games are built to be entertaining, not to earn you money. If you choose to play at an offshore site like 7Bit, treat the cost as the price of entertainment and never as income. This page covers the warning signs and the free help available in New Zealand.

Signs worth taking seriously

Chasing losses, betting more than you set out to, borrowing to keep playing, or hiding how much you spend are all signals to stop and reach out. Gambling should never come before rent, food or the people around you. If any of that sounds familiar, the support below is free and confidential.

Tools that help

Set a deposit limit before you start and keep it. Use session reminders and cool-off periods where a site offers them, and self-exclude if you need a clean break. Because 18 is the minimum age for online casino play in New Zealand, keep accounts and devices away from anyone underage.

Free help in New Zealand

If gambling is causing harm to you or someone close to you, support is available around the clock:

Reaching out early makes a difference. None of these services will judge you, and all of them are free.