Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertainment, not a source of stress. If it's not fun anymore, it's time to stop.
Need Help Right Now?
0800 654 655Gambling Helpline NZ — Free, confidential, available 24/7
Or text 8006 · Or visit gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Our Commitment
Winbar is committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. While we review and recommend online casinos, we firmly believe that gambling should only ever be treated as a form of entertainment, never as a way to make money or solve financial problems.
Every casino we recommend is required to offer responsible gambling tools including deposit limits, loss limits, session time reminders, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options. We consider the availability of these tools as part of our review process.
Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more money on gambling than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses by betting more to try and win back what you've lost
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to stop or cut back
- Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Lying to family or friends about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative feelings
- Repeatedly failing to control, cut back, or stop gambling despite wanting to
Self-Assessment
If you answered "yes" to two or more of the signs above, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655. The call is free, completely confidential, and available around the clock. There is no shame in asking for help.
Tools to Stay in Control
Most reputable online casinos offer built-in tools to help you manage your gambling. We encourage you to use these proactively, not just when things feel out of control:
- Deposit limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit into your casino account.
- Loss limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given period.
- Session time limits: Set reminders that alert you after a certain amount of playing time.
- Cooling-off periods: Temporarily block yourself from your account for a set period (24 hours, 7 days, 30 days).
- Self-exclusion: Permanently or semi-permanently close your account if you need to step away entirely.
New Zealand Resources
Gambling Helpline NZ
Free, confidential support 24/7. Call 0800 654 655, text 8006, or visit gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Problem Gambling Foundation
Face-to-face counselling available across New Zealand. Visit pgf.nz to find your nearest service.
Gambling Commission NZ
The government body overseeing gambling regulation in New Zealand. Visit gamblingcommission.govt.nz
Health and Disability Commissioner
If you feel a gambling service provider has breached your rights, you can make a complaint at hdc.org.nz
Underage Gambling
Online gambling is strictly for adults. While the legal age to enter a physical casino in New Zealand is 20, most offshore online casinos require players to be at least 18 years old. We do not condone underage gambling in any form.
If you are a parent or guardian, consider using parental control software to restrict access to gambling sites on devices used by minors. Tools like Net Nanny, Qustodio, and built-in parental controls on iOS and Android can help.
Our Responsibility
As a review site, we acknowledge our role in the gambling ecosystem. We commit to:
- Never targeting our content at minors or vulnerable individuals
- Always displaying responsible gambling messaging alongside our recommendations
- Prominently featuring helpline information on every page of our site
- Only recommending licensed casinos that provide responsible gambling tools
- Being transparent about our affiliate relationships and how we generate revenue