Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Wildz Online Pokies NZ, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gaming should never interfere with your work, relationships, or financial responsibilities.
Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use Wildz Online Pokies NZ. We take age verification seriously and comply with all New Zealand gaming regulations. By using our service, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, you must not use this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following signs in your own behavior, it may indicate a gambling problem. Please seek help immediately:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or past gambling experiences
- Gambling with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement
- Repeated unsuccessful attempts to control or reduce gambling
- Becoming restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve stress (using gambling as a coping mechanism)
- Chasing losses by returning another day to win back money lost
- Lying to family, friends, or therapists about the extent of your gambling
- Jeopardizing important relationships, job opportunities, or education because of gambling
- Relying on others to provide money to cover gambling losses
- Gambling with money meant for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Experiencing sleep disruption or neglecting personal hygiene due to gaming
If any of these apply to you, please reach out for support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Wildz and responsible gaming operators offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept in a given period
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic reminders or session cutoffs to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your gaming account
- Account Cooling Off Period: Take a break from your account for a set period
Contact Wildz customer support to activate any of these tools on your account.
Support Organizations for Problem Gambling
If you need help, support is available. In New Zealand and internationally, these organizations provide free, confidential assistance:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Aotearoa New Zealand)
Phone: 0800 664 262 (free call)
Website: www.pgf.nz
Free, confidential support and counseling services for people affected by problem gambling. - Gambling Helpline (Te Whakaaro Whānui)
Phone: 0800 654 655
Free 24/7 confidential telephone support and free counseling. - Department of Internal Affairs - Gambling Commission
Website: www.dia.govt.nz/Gaming-and-Gambling
Information on gambling regulations and harm minimization in New Zealand.
International Resources
- UK - GamCare
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Free support and counseling for problem gambling. - UK - GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Multi-operator self-exclusion across UK-licensed gambling operators. - Australia - Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Confidential online counseling and support services. - Canada - Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
Resources and support for responsible gambling practices. - USA - National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (confidential, 24/7). - Germany - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
Health education and support resources for gambling addiction.
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is a serious issue that can affect your health, relationships, and finances. You are not alone, and help is available.
Whether you're experiencing problem gambling yourself or concerned about someone else, please contact one of the organizations listed above. These services are confidential, non-judgmental, and often free.
The sooner you reach out for support, the sooner you can begin your path to recovery.
Wildz Online Pokies NZ is committed to supporting a safe, responsible gaming environment for all players.