The toolbox, weakest to strongest
| Tool | Where | What it binds |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit / loss limits | SpinYoo account settings | Spending on this site; set them at registration, cuts bind instantly |
| Time-outs + self-exclusion | Account / support, in writing | This operator, honoured until the term ends (MGA rules require it) |
| Bank gambling block | Your NZ banking app | Card payments to gambling merchants, every site at once |
| Remove the shortcuts | Your phone | Deleting bookmarks, saved passwords and wallet links rebuilds the pause between impulse and deposit |
| Free NZ help lines | 0800 654 655, text 8006 | You, everywhere, regardless of where a casino is licensed |
The honest offshore caveat: no NZ national self-exclusion register covers offshore sites, which makes the bank-side block plus your own limits the load-bearing pair. Both take minutes.
Signs worth acting on
Chasing losses with bigger deposits. Playing with bill money. Hiding sessions, or relief when a deposit bounces. Depositing to feel normal rather than entertained. One sign is a reason to set a limit today; two is a reason to call someone trained, today.
People who will actually help
Gambling Helpline NZ: 0800 654 655 (call) or text 8006, free, 24/7, judgement-free, with dedicated Māori, Pasifika and youth lines. PGF Services and Salvation Army Oasis offer free face-to-face counselling nationwide. Safer Gambling Aotearoa has self-help tools and family resources. None require a crisis; uneasy is reason enough. R18, and no offer on this site is worth borrowing for.