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. If you choose to play, please do so responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use online gambling services in New Zealand. cardkey.co.nz is intended for adults only. By using this site, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from friends or family
- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (bills, rent, food)
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Lying about the amount of money or time spent gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose during a session or timeframe
- Session Time Limits: Set reminders to take breaks from play
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications about time spent and money wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling sites
Contact your casino operator to activate these tools, or ask their customer support team for assistance.
Support & Helpline Services
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, confidential support is available:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF)
Phone: 0800 664 262 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Website: www.pgf.nz - Gambling Helpline
Phone: 0800 006 886 (free, confidential)
Available across New Zealand
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Need Help?
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—support services are confidential, professional, and free. Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation or Gambling Helpline in New Zealand today.
Remember: Your wellbeing is more important than any game.