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. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and set a budget before you start.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years of age to gamble in New Zealand. By using outboardsail.com, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction. If you are under 18, please do not use this website.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs, you may have a gambling problem:

• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling

Self-Help Tools

Most responsible online casinos offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose in a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from accessing gambling websites for a period you choose
• Session Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gaming sessions

Use these tools proactively to keep your gambling safe and enjoyable.

Support Organisations in New Zealand & Beyond

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:

New Zealand

• Gambling Helpline NZ: Free and confidential support available 24/7 – Phone: 0800 654 655 or visit www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
• Problem Gambling Foundation: www.problemgambling.org.nz

Australia

• Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

United Kingdom

• GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop: National self-exclusion scheme – www.gamstop.co.uk

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council: www.responsiblegambling.org

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA): German Federal Center for Health Education – www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

If you believe you have a problem with gambling, seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support. The organisations listed above offer free, confidential assistance and can provide strategies to help you regain control.

Your wellbeing is important. Reach out to the Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 today if you need someone to talk to.