Gambling should always be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. WinWinBar is committed to promoting safer gambling for all New Zealanders. If gambling stops being fun, help is free, confidential and available 24/7.
Need to talk now? Call or text Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655, any time, 24/7.
Free Support in New Zealand
- Gambling Helpline NZ — 0800 654 655 (call or text, 24/7). gamblinghelpline.co.nz
- Problem Gambling Foundation NZ (PGF) — 0800 664 262, free counselling. pgf.nz
- Safer Gambling Aotearoa — support, information and self-exclusion tools.
- Lifeline Aotearoa — 0800 543 354 for wider mental-health support.
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Betting more than you can afford, or chasing losses.
- Gambling to escape stress or low mood.
- Hiding gambling from family or friends.
- Borrowing money or neglecting responsibilities to gamble.
Tools to Stay in Control
- Deposit limits — cap what you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly.
- Loss & wager limits — set a ceiling on losses.
- Reality checks — session-time reminders.
- Time-outs & self-exclusion — pause or block your account.
- Blocking software — tools like Gamban block gambling sites device-wide.
Our Commitment
We only feature licensed operators that provide responsible-gambling tools, we show the 18+ requirement clearly, and we never target under-age or vulnerable people. Gambling is for adults (18+) only.