Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Online casino gaming should only ever be viewed as entertainment, similar to going to the movies or playing sports. It should never be considered as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical edge, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
At pathwaystowork.co.nz, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting the wellbeing of our visitors.
Age Verification
Online gambling in New Zealand is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in online casino gaming. All licensed operators are required to verify the age and identity of their customers before allowing access to gaming platforms.
If you are under 18, please do not proceed with any online gambling activities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know? If so, it may be time to seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling, even when not actively playing
- Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Gambling as a way to escape problems, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Chasing losses by continuing to gamble to recover money that has been lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying to family and friends about the extent of your gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family responsibilities, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling habits
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses like rent, bills, or food
- Experiencing financial strain or crisis as a result of gambling
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer responsible gaming tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose during a gaming session or time period
- Bet Limits: Control the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic logouts after a specified period of play
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing casino platforms
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
We encourage you to use these tools proactively to support your responsible gaming habits.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organizations provide free, confidential support:
New Zealand
- Gambling Helpline (NZ)
Phone: 0800 664 262 (Free and confidential)
Website: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Available 24/7 with trained counsellors who can provide support and referrals to local services. - Relationship Services Aotearoa
Phone: 0800 363 556
Website: www.relationships.org.nz
Offers counselling for individuals and families affected by gambling issues.
International Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free, impartial information and support for anyone concerned about their gambling. - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to self-exclude from all UK-regulated online gambling operators. - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Counselling and support services for Australians affected by problem gambling. - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Evidence-based information and resources for responsible gaming. - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Free, confidential support for problem gambling issues.
Take Action Today
If you're experiencing problems with gambling, please remember that you are not alone and help is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Do not hesitate to contact one of the support organizations listed above. Professional counsellors are ready to listen and help you take control of your gambling.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to seek help.