Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Sequent, we believe online pokies should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling should never be viewed as a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or escape from stress. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in New Zealand. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time. If you are under 18, please do not access our gaming services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Repeatedly trying to cut back or stop gambling without success
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or healthcare providers
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve stress, anxiety, or depression
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal responsibilities
- Borrowing money or going into debt to gamble
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos, including those available to New Zealand players, offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
- Session Time Limits: Restrict how long you can play in a single session
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been playing
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling accounts
We encourage you to use these features. If your chosen casino doesn't offer them, consider playing elsewhere.
Support Organisations in New Zealand & Beyond
If you're struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide free, confidential support:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Aotearoa)
Free helpline: 0800 664 262
Website: www.pgf.nz
Offering counselling, support services, and resources tailored to New Zealand communities - Gambling Helpline
Free helpline: 0800 006 886
Available 24/7 for confidential support and advice
International Support (for broader resources)
- Gamblers Anonymous (International)
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org
A 12-step peer support fellowship with meetings worldwide - GamCare (UK)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Information, support, and counselling for problem gamblers - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Professional counselling and self-assessment tools
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is treatable, and support is confidential and non-judgmental. Whether you're in New Zealand or elsewhere, please don't hesitate to contact one of the organisations above. Your wellbeing is important, and help is just a phone call or click away.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling, contact the Problem Gambling Foundation on 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz today.
Sequent.co.nz is committed to promoting responsible gaming. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical or mental health advice. If you have serious concerns about your gambling or mental health, please consult with a healthcare professional.