Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
Online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The odds are always in favour of the house, and there is no guaranteed way to win. Please play responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
By accessing studiokoi.co.nz, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). Gambling is not permitted for persons under the legal age limit in New Zealand. If you are underage, please do not attempt to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities from family, friends, or partners
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (bills, rent, food)
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Neglecting work, school, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you are willing to accept
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders of how long you have been playing and how much you have spent
- Session Limits: Set a time limit for your gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling on a particular site or across multiple operators
- Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling habits.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please contact one of the following organisations:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Aotearoa) – Free counselling and support services across NZ
Website: www.pgf.nz
Phone: 0800 664 262 (free and confidential) - Gambling Helpline – 24/7 support service
Phone: 0800 654 655
Email: [email protected] - Samaritans NZ – Emotional support
Phone: 1 800 726 666
International Support Services
- UK: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- UK: GamStop (Self-exclusion scheme) – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- USA: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you are experiencing problems with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support, and professional help is available 24/7. Contact one of the organisations listed above or speak to a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare provider.
Remember: Gambling should be fun. If it stops being fun, it's time to stop.
studiokoi.co.nz is committed to promoting responsible gambling. The information provided here is for informational purposes and complies with New Zealand gambling regulations and best practices in the industry.