Responsible Gambling — Help is Here
If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you know, free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Other NZ Support Services
- Choice Not Chance — public health campaign
- Problem Gambling Foundation — counselling and family services (0800 664 262)
- Salvation Army Oasis — recovery support (0800 530 000)
- Te Whatu Ora — Health New Zealand — funded treatment
- Department of Internal Affairs — regulatory complaints
Operator-Level Tools
Every reputable operator offers deposit limits, time-out, reality checks and self-exclusion. Use them. For a complete walkthrough see our responsible gambling guide.
The Multi-Venue Exclusion Programme
The MVEP is a free national programme that lets you self-exclude from gaming venues and TAB NZ in a single application. Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation or Salvation Army Oasis to start the process.
If You're Worried About Someone
Family and whānau support is available through the Helpline and the Problem Gambling Foundation. You don't have to wait for the person to ask for help — early intervention reduces harm.
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