Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At dreamylittle.co.nz, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Betting should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. Always 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 gamble in New Zealand. All licensed betting operators are required to verify player age and identity before allowing access to betting services. If you are under 18, please do not use betting sites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you notice any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding or lying about your gambling activities and spending
- Gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, food, or bills
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Needing to gamble larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Thinking about gambling constantly, even when not actively betting
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
If you recognise these signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable betting operators offer built-in tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a daily, weekly, or monthly period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept
- Bet Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites
- Cooling-Off Periods: Take a mandatory break from betting
Ask your betting operator about these tools, or access them in your account settings.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (NZ): Free counselling and support. Call 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz
- Gambling Helpline (NZ): 0800 654 655 – Free phone counselling available 24/7
Australia
- Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
United Kingdom
- GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (Self-Exclusion Register): www.gamstop.co.uk
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): Resources and counselling for gambling issues
Need Help?
If you think you have a gambling problem, please reach out for help today. There is no shame in seeking support – problem gambling is a recognised condition, and treatment is available.
Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation (NZ) on 0800 664 262 or the Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655 for free, confidential advice.
You can also speak to your GP, who can provide referrals to counselling services in your area.
dreamylittle.co.nz is committed to promoting responsible gambling. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means. This page contains general information and should not substitute professional advice. If you are experiencing gambling-related problems, please seek help from the organisations listed above.