Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and the outcome of every game is determined by chance. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to use this website and participate in online gaming. This is a legal requirement in New Zealand. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
By accessing recirculate.org.nz, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or essentials
- Spending more time and money on gambling than planned
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to stop or reduce gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other emotional problems
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or personal responsibilities
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable online gambling operators provide tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Timeouts: Automatically log out after a set period of inactivity
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling for a set period
Utilise these tools to maintain control over your gambling behaviour.
Support Organisations in New Zealand & Beyond
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, contact one of these organisations:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation: Free, confidential counselling and support
Phone: 0800 664 262 | Website: www.pgf.nz - Gamblers Anonymous: Peer support meetings throughout New Zealand
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz - Samaritans: Emotional support for those in crisis
Phone: 0800 726 666
International Support
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Germany): www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. If you're struggling with gambling, please don't suffer in silence. Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation on 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz for free, confidential support.
Your wellbeing is important. Help is available, and seeking support is a sign of strength.