Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gaming

At petstayltd.co.nz, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play, please do so within your means and for enjoyment purposes only.

Age Verification

Online pokies in New Zealand are only available to players aged 18 years and over. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to verify your identity at any time. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do any of these warning signs apply to you or someone you know?

• Chasing losses by gambling with more money to recover what you've lost
• Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Experiencing anxiety, stress, or mood swings related to gambling
• Neglecting work, study, family, or other important responsibilities
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Feeling unable to stop or control your gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or manage negative emotions
• Lying about the extent of your gambling involvement
• Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling

If you recognise any of these signs, help is available. Please reach out to a support service immediately.

Self-Help Tools

Most responsible gaming operators offer tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a specific time period
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
• Reality Checks: Regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Session Time Limits: Automatic logout after a set period
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites

We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control over your gaming.

Support Organizations in New Zealand

If you or someone you care about is struggling with problem gambling, please contact one of these confidential services:

New Zealand-Based Support

• Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF)
  Free, confidential support and counselling
  Helpline: 0800 664 262 (free call)
  Website: www.pgf.nz
• Gambling Harm Reduction Services
  Available through the NZ Ministry of Health
  Contact your local district health board for support

International Support Resources

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (United Kingdom Self-Exclusion)
  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

Take Action Today

If you're experiencing problems with gambling, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling is a real issue that affects people and their families. Support is available, and recovery is possible.

Remember: gambling should always be fun and within your means. If it's becoming a problem, reach out to the Problem Gambling Foundation or one of the services listed above. They're confidential, free, and ready to help.

This Responsible Gaming information is current as of 2026. If you have concerns about your gambling or the gambling of someone you know, please contact the appropriate support service in your jurisdiction.