Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
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 no strategy can guarantee winnings. We encourage all players to gamble only with money they can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to play on intotheeast.co.nz. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble on online pokies in New Zealand. If you are underage, please do not access gambling websites.
Parents and guardians: Consider using parental controls and internet filtering software to protect young people from online gambling content.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills, medication)
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Lying about the time or money spent gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to cut back
- Unsuccessful attempts to control or stop gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to finance gambling
- Neglecting work, study, family, or personal relationships
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
If you recognise any of these signs in your behaviour, seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gambling Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about the time and money spent while playing
- Session Limits: Set time limits for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gambling websites
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
We strongly encourage you to use these tools to manage your gambling responsibly.
Support & Helpline Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF)
Free helpline: 0800 664 262
Website: www.pgf.nz
Available 24/7 with confidential support and counselling services - Gamblers Anonymous
Support meetings throughout New Zealand
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz
International Support Services
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
Don't suffer in silence. Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation in New Zealand today:
Call 0800 664 262 — Free, confidential, 24/7
You can also speak to your doctor, counsellor, or a trusted person in your life about your concerns.