Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At knockme.co.nz, we believe online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the odds are designed in favour of the house. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use knockme.co.nz. It is illegal for minors to gamble in New Zealand. We are committed to preventing underage gambling and take age verification seriously.

If you are under 18, please do not use this website.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding gambling activities or the amount of money spent
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, food, bills)
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Neglecting family, work, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Lying to friends or family about gambling habits
• Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions

If you experience any of these signs, seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Controls

knockme.co.nz is committed to providing tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you are willing to lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
• Session Time Limits: Automatically log out after a set period of play
• Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling for a specified period or permanently
• Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely

To access these tools, log into your account or contact our customer support team.

Support Organisations & Resources

If you need help or support, please reach out to one of these organisations:

New Zealand

• Problem Gambling Foundation (Aotearoa New Zealand)
  Helpline: 0800 654 655 (free, confidential)
  Website: www.problemgambling.nz
• Gambling Helpline NZ
  Helpline: 0800 664 262
  Text: Free text service available

International Resources

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (United Kingdom Self-Exclusion)
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gambling Help Online (Australia)
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
  www.ncpgambling.org

Get Help Today

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, please seek help immediately. Support is available 24/7, and speaking with a counsellor is confidential and free.

You don't have to face this alone. Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation or Gambling Helpline NZ today:

• 📞 0800 654 655 (Problem Gambling Foundation)
• 📞 0800 664 262 (Gambling Helpline NZ)

Recovery is possible, and help is closer than you think.