Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies and casino games should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While gaming can be fun and exciting, it's important to approach it responsibly and understand that the house always has a mathematical edge.
We encourage all players to gamble within their means and to seek help if gaming becomes a problem.
Age Verification
Online gambling in New Zealand is only legal for individuals aged 18 years and over. By accessing danielevans.co.nz, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, or if gambling is illegal in your location, please do not use this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding or lying about the extent of your gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or emotional difficulties
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most reputable online casinos and pokies sites 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're willing to lose before you must stop playing
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications during gameplay reminding you how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites for a set period
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a defined period (days, weeks, or months)
- Responsible Gaming Information: Access detailed information about the odds and risks of gaming
We recommend using these tools as part of your responsible gaming strategy.
Support Organisations & Help Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are organisations that provide free, confidential support:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF): Free counselling and support services across New Zealand
www.problemgambling.nz
Phone: 0800 664 262 (free call) - Samaritans: 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention
Phone: 0800 726 666 - Gambling Helpline (Gamblers Anonymous NZ): Support meetings and peer help
www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz - 1737 Helpline: Free call or text for people in crisis
Phone: 1737 (free call/text, 24/7)
International Resources
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - United Kingdom: GamCare
www.gamcare.org.uk - United Kingdom: GamStop (Self-exclusion scheme)
www.gamstop.co.uk - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help
Please reach out. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or worried about someone else's, the organisations listed above provide free, confidential support and practical assistance.
Remember: recovery is possible, and you don't have to face problem gambling alone.