Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At InterAG, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play, do so with money you can afford to lose, and always set limits before you start.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to participate in online gaming. InterAG.co.nz is committed to preventing underage gambling. If you believe a minor has accessed our services, please contact us immediately.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling with more money to try to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with larger amounts than originally intended
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Neglecting work, study, or family commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Continuing to gamble despite negative consequences
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gaming
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose during gaming sessions
- Reality Checks: Receive automatic reminders about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set maximum durations for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms when you need a break
Always use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits.
Support & Help Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, professional support is available. The following organisations offer free, confidential assistance:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) – Free counselling and support services across New Zealand
www.pgf.nz
Phone: 0800 664 262 (24/7 helpline) - Samaritans New Zealand – 24/7 emotional support for those in distress
www.samaritans.org.nz
Phone: 1737, option 2
International Resources
- 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 you feel that gambling is becoming a problem for you, please don't hesitate to seek professional help. Speaking to a counsellor is confidential, non-judgmental, and completely free. Your wellbeing is more important than any game.
Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation (NZ) now at 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz