Enjoy yourself when you play online
Gambling online should be fun for most people. For a minority of people, gambling online is a problem.
Most of our customers who play online will not have any problems. Playing responsibly does not only apply to those with gambling problems or at high risk of developing them. This is the best strategy for EVERYONE.
We are committed to helping all our customers have fun. To do this, we promote and advertise those gambling operators who encourage safe and responsible online gaming. We also provide information and guidance for those who are unable to control their gambling. The NZ licensed websites we recommend have the following functionality:
Set up reality checks to help you control the time you spend playing online.
Set financial limits. You can set limits for periods ranging from daily up to monthly. These limits can be increased, decreased or removed completely.
Viewing the history of gambling activities – You can access your history to track your gambling activity. This includes your deposits and withdrawals.
You can choose a time-out period ranging from 24 hours up to 6 weeks.
Self-Exclusion – You can self-exclude yourself from any website. You can apply for self-exclusion from days up to years.
Before you begin, you will be asked to set your limits for loss and stake. The option to pause/stop the game is always available.
How can I tell if there is a problem with my car?
Asking yourself these questions can help you determine if your gambling has become too serious and out of control.
1. Are you a gambler who likes to play alone, and may even bet away from your work or other obligations?
2. You need to raise your stakes to experience the thrill you want.
3. Gambling can cause mood swings, irritability, and agitation.
4. You gamble to avoid other problems or issues in your life.
5. Are you hiding your gambling losses?
6. You have tried to reduce the amount of time and money you spend gambling in the past but failed.
7. You may have been tempted by dishonesty in order to fund your gambling.
8. Have you ever returned to the same site to gamble again to make up for your losses on a different day?
9. Have you ever hid your gambling habits from those who matter to you?
10. You may be in debt because you gamble.
11. Have you ever sold anything to get money to gamble, or to pay gambling debts.
12. You break promises to your family and friends so you can gamble.
13. Feeling isolated due to your gambling?
You may need to control your gambling if you answered “yes” to these questions. Use the information provided below. Take the confidential ‘Concerned About Your Gambling’ Quiz on the BeGambleaware site to get an idea if your gambling has become a problem.
What should I do when I feel I am having a problem
To regain control, you must first be honest with yourself. You have to admit that there is a serious problem and that you are willing to face it. You have now taken the first step in addressing the problem. You may find that merely stepping back and realizing that you’ve been displaying certain of the behaviours above is enough for you to adjust your approach. You may also feel that you need support, advice, and help.
Asking for help is never a sign of weakness or embarrassment. Take these practical steps to stay in control.
1. Limit your online time or spend less money. You can set your own spending limits at our recommended gaming websites.
2. Stop gambling if all else fails. You can self-exclude from any website where you usually bet or gamble. Exclusion may be the best choice for you. However, you should take a break from ALL gambling.
3. Visit www.gamblock.com to learn how to block access to online gaming, betting or gambling.
4. Mark each day you do not gamble on a calendar so you can track your progress.
You can contact the independent help service listed below if you require more detailed advice or specific help and counselling.
BeGambleAware
www.begambleaware.org