Sometimes the most powerful step you can take is simply giving gambling a rest.
Self-exclusion is your choice to take a break from weeks to years so you can refocus your time, money, and energy on other things.
It’s not a forever ban. Think of it as pressing pause to give yourself space.
No chance of spending more than you can afford
More hours for family, hobbies, rest
Reduce stress and worry linked to gambling
Explore things you’ve put on hold
Give yourself space from loss-chasing
You choose:
Minimum timeframes:
During your break, you won’t be able to enter those venues or access their websites/apps. Staff are trained to help enforce this.
Want to take a break from several gambling venues and websites at once?
Multi-Venue Exclusion lets you do this in one go.
We’ll help you:
t’s normal to feel the urge to go back, especially to try and “win back” what’s been lost.
A break gives you time to step out of that cycle, get perspective, and make decisions without the pressure of the next bet.
During your break, we can help you explore practical tools, new routines, and emotional supports to make it easier to stay on track.
Monday - Friday, 9am - 8pm
(Except public holiday)
Asian Family Services offers a free, confidential and anonymous phone service for Asian communities living in New Zealand available in several different Asian languages and English. If you’re stressed about your gambling or worried about some else's, we can help.
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