Responsible Gaming
Is Your Gambling
Still Feeling Fun?
Answer honestly. This quiz is private — no data is recorded. Click Yes or No for each question.
If any of these questions concerned you, contact the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand — free, confidential, 24/7.
0800 664 262 · pgf.nz
Responsible Gaming Tools
Built Into Your Account
Every Platinum Play account comes with a full suite of player protection tools — available anytime in your dashboard under My Account → Responsible Gaming.
Deposit Limits
Set a hard cap on how much you can deposit into your Platinum Play account — daily, weekly, or monthly. Once set, the limit is enforced immediately and cannot be increased for at least 24 hours. Decreasing a limit takes effect instantly.
What Every NZ Gambler
Should Know
Every casino game is designed with a mathematical advantage for the house. A 96% RTP means the casino retains 4% of all bets over millions of spins. No strategy, system, or “hot streak” can overcome this in the long run. Understanding this is the foundation of responsible gambling — you play for entertainment, not profit.
Online slots use certified Random Number Generators — every spin is completely independent of the previous one. A slot that hasn’t paid for 100 spins is not “due” to win. The Gambler’s Fallacy (believing past results influence future ones) is one of the most dangerous thinking patterns in gambling.
Never gamble when you are stressed, sad, drunk, angry, or trying to escape a problem. Emotional states impair judgment and make risky decisions feel reasonable. Gambling to cope with difficult feelings is a warning sign, not a solution.
Problem gambling is recognised as a behavioural health condition — not a character flaw or lack of willpower. It affects people of all backgrounds, incomes, and ages. New Zealand has excellent, well-funded support services. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and recovery is very achievable with the right support.
A large win can actually increase gambling risk — it reinforces the idea that gambling is a reliable source of money, and can lead to significantly higher bets. If you win a meaningful amount, consider withdrawing some or all of it and celebrating the win rather than immediately re-wagering it.
Platinum Play strictly enforces the 18+ minimum age requirement. If you share devices with younger family members, please log out after each session and do not save your login credentials on shared devices. Use your device’s parental control features to restrict access to gambling websites.
Recognising a Problem
Before It Gets Serious
Early Warning Signs
Serious Warning Signs
Crisis Signs — Act Now
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Call the Problem Gambling Foundation right now — it’s free, available 24 hours a day, and completely confidential. You won’t be judged. The people who answer these phones help thousands of New Zealanders every year.
0800 664 262
How Platinum Play
Protects NZ Players
Responsible gaming isn’t a checkbox for us — it’s central to how Platinum Play operates. We hold a Malta Gaming Authority licence, undergo monthly eCOGRA audits, and actively invest in tools and training to keep our NZ players safe.
