Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Strategy

At Colour Co Lab, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only—never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play, please do so within your means and treat any losses as the cost of entertainment.

Age Verification

In New Zealand, online gaming is strictly reserved for adults aged 18 years and over. We do not permit access to our site or affiliated gaming platforms to anyone under the legal age. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or play.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Lying to family, friends, or others about gambling habits or money spent
• Gambling with money needed for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Neglecting work, school, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
• Experiencing mood changes or irritability when unable to gamble
• Continuously increasing the amount you gamble to achieve the same excitement
• Feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed when not gambling
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Considering gambling as a solution to financial or personal problems

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features

Responsible gaming platforms offer several 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: Cap the maximum amount you're willing to lose during a gaming session
• Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during gameplay to assess your activity and time spent
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gaming platforms for a set period or permanently
• Time-Out: Take a cooling-off break from gaming without permanently closing your account

Always check that your chosen gaming provider offers these responsible gaming features and use them proactively.

Support & Help Organizations

If you or someone you care about needs help with problem gambling, the following organizations offer free, confidential support:

New Zealand

• Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF): Helpline 0800 664 262 | www.pgf.nz | Free counselling and support services
• Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups across NZ | www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz

International Resources

• GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (USA): www.ncpgambling.org

Need Help? Reach Out Today

If you're struggling with gambling or suspect you may have a problem, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support—gambling addiction is a real condition, and professional help is available and effective.

Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation on 0800 664 262 or visit www.pgf.nz for confidential assistance.

Remember: Gaming should be fun. If it's no longer enjoyable, it's time to seek help.