How to Keep Gambling Under Control

Updated: September 15, 2020

Online gambling is fun and is always available at your fingertips. It can also be a very rewarding experience and many people have made a lot of money playing at online casinos. However, a lot of people have also lost money and as a new player, you need to be aware of both the advantages and disadvantages that online casinos have.

With more and more online casinos available to New Zealand players, you need to know that there is risk involved in gambling online. Like many other activities, gambling can be addictive, and for some, it might be too difficult to stop at the right time.

How To Play Responsibly?

Large and reputable online casinos offer support and advice for problem gamblers and offer the possibility of freezing the account so that a player with a gambling problem can no longer play at this casino.

It’s always a good idea to be aware of the pitfalls of online gambling and make sure you won’t fall into them. It is much easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it later.

Play for fun – don’t expect to make a huge fortune by playing online. There is, of course, the chance to win a lot of money but your only expectations when playing at an online casino should be having good fun.
Play within your financial limits – always play with money you can afford to lose. Do not take out loans to get funds to play at the online casino.
Set a time limit – decide in advance for how long you want to play for and stick to this timeframe.

Where NZ Problem Gamblers Should Look For Help?

Choice not Change – confidential and free support, as well as guidance offered through a text or a phone call.
Problem Gambling Foundation in New Zealand – professional support and treatment offered for free. This institution focuses on offering help to everyone that struggles with gambling addiction.

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