Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online casino gaming should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While playing can be fun and exciting, it's important to understand that the house always has a mathematical advantage. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view it as an investment or income source.
Age Verification
Online casino gaming in New Zealand is only available to individuals aged 18 years and over. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not access or use any casino services on this website. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all local legal requirements before gambling.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or other essential expenses
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to reduce gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or accumulating debt to finance gambling
- Failed attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Lying about the extent of your gambling involvement
If you identify with several of these signs, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Time Limits: Set reminders or automatic session timeouts to help manage how long you play
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up notifications during play to remind you how long you've been gaming and how much you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from a casino for a set period (days, weeks, months, or permanently)
Use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you stay in control of your gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Below are reputable organizations offering free, confidential support:
New Zealand & Pacific Region
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Te Pou Arawai): Free counselling and support services for New Zealanders. Visit www.problemgambling.nz or call 0800 664 262 (free, 24/7)
- Gambling Harm Reduction Services: Community-based support available throughout New Zealand
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
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If gambling is affecting your life, your relationships, your finances, or your wellbeing, please don't hesitate to seek professional help. There is no shame in asking for support—many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with the right assistance.
Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation (New Zealand) now:
- Phone: 0800 664 262 (24/7, free and confidential)
- Website: www.problemgambling.nz
Remember: Help is just a phone call away. Your wellbeing matters.
This information is provided for harm reduction purposes. motionvideo.co.nz is committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly and within your means.