Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At Top Tier Cakes, we believe online pokies should be enjoyed purely as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Playing should be fun, affordable, and within your means. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Remember: The house always has an edge. Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Online gambling in New Zealand is strictly for persons aged 18 years or over. By accessing our website and participating in online pokies, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.
If you are under 18, please do not use this site. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use parental control software to restrict access to gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know?
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount spent
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Risking relationships, education, or career opportunities
- Experiencing financial difficulties as a result of gambling
If you've ticked any of these boxes, help is available. Please reach out to one of the support organisations listed below.
Self-Help Tools
Most online casinos and pokie sites offer responsible gaming tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a given timeframe.
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered.
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a temporary break from gambling (ranging from hours to weeks).
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account and exclude yourself from accessing gambling services.
We encourage you to use these tools. They're designed to help you gamble responsibly and stay in control of your behaviour and finances.
Support Organisations – Get Help Now
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, support is available. Here are trusted organisations you can contact:
New Zealand
- Gambling Helpline NZ – Free, confidential support
Phone: 0800 654 655
Website: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz - Problem Gambling Foundation
Phone: 0800 322 422
Website: www.pgf.nz
International Support
- GamCare (UK) – Confidential counselling and support
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (UK) – National self-exclusion scheme
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
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible. If you or someone close to you is struggling, please don't hesitate to contact one of the support organisations above. Help is confidential, non-judgmental, and free.
You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away.