Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At Meet the Makers, we believe online gaming should be fun, exciting entertainment—not a way to make money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play at any online casino, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
Online gambling in New Zealand is restricted to individuals aged 18 years and older. It is your responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations. All licensed online casinos operating in NZ require age verification before allowing access to gaming platforms.
Never gamble if you are under the legal age limit.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount wagered
- Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Risking important relationships, jobs, or opportunities
Self-Help Tools & Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a session or timeframe
- Reality Checks: Pop-up reminders during gameplay showing how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling sites for a set period or permanently
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a specified duration
- Account Closure: Permanently close your gaming account
Always use these tools proactively to maintain responsible gaming habits.
Support & Help Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Here are trusted organizations in your region and beyond:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Te Hiringa Manhaere) – Free, confidential support for problem gambling in Aotearoa New Zealand. Call 0800 654 655 or visit their website.
- Gambling Helpline Aotearoa – 24/7 support and counseling services for those affected by problem gambling.
Australia
- Gambling Help Online – Free counseling and support for problem gambling across Australia.
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Confidential support for problem gambling with free counseling services.
- GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed online casinos.
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council – Resources, support, and information on problem gambling.
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Call the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700.
Germany
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal center for health education offering resources and support for problem gambling.
Take Action Today
If you have a gambling problem or suspect you might, please reach out for help immediately. Support is confidential, free, and available 24/7 in most regions. You don't have to face this alone.
Remember: Gambling should always be a form of entertainment you can afford to lose, never a solution to financial problems or a source of income.