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Last updated: 26/04/2026
Relevance verified: 18/05/2026

Our Commitment to Safe Play

At Lucky Hills Casino, gambling is meant to be enjoyable. Whether you are spinning the reels on Starlight Princess or sitting at a live Evolution blackjack table, the experience works best when it stays fun and within your control. That is the straightforward principle behind everything on this page.

New Zealand has taken a firm stance on player protection, and Lucky Hills operates in full alignment with those expectations. The Online Casino Gambling Act 2025 establishes clear obligations around harm prevention, consumer protection, and player welfare. We take those obligations seriously, not as a compliance box to tick, but because responsible play is the foundation of a platform that works for the long term.

This page explains the tools available to you, how to recognise when gambling is no longer fun, and where to get help if you or someone in your whānau needs it.

Who Can Play at Lucky Hills Casino

Lucky Hills Casino is strictly for adults. You must be 18 years of age or older to register an account and place any real-money wagers. Age verification is carried out as part of the account registration and withdrawal process. If there is any doubt about a player’s age, we reserve the right to request documentation before allowing play to continue.

We do not permit minors to use the platform under any circumstances. If you share a device with younger members of your household, we strongly recommend using password protection and enabling parental controls to prevent unauthorised access.

Your Account Controls

We provide a set of practical tools directly within your Lucky Hills account settings. These are there so you can manage how you play without needing to contact support, though our team is always available if you prefer to make changes with assistance.

Deposit Limits

You can set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you deposit into your account. Once a limit is in place, it takes effect immediately. Increases to a deposit limit are subject to a cooling-off period before they come into force, giving you time to reconsider. Reductions apply straight away.

Session Time Limits

You can define how long a single gaming session runs before you are prompted to stop or automatically logged out. Setting a session limit is a practical way to keep track of time, particularly given that casino environments are not designed to make time obvious.

Loss Limits

You can cap the amount you are prepared to lose over a set time period. When that threshold is reached, further wagering is blocked until the period resets or you adjust the limit, subject to the cooling-off rules above.

Reality Checks

You can enable periodic on-screen notifications that tell you how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered during the session. These prompts are a simple but effective reminder to pause and assess whether you want to continue.

Time Out

If you want a short break from gambling, you can take a time out of between 24 hours and six weeks. During a time out, your account is suspended and you cannot log in or place any bets. The time out cannot be reversed early.

Self-Exclusion

Self-exclusion is a longer-term measure available to any player who feels that gambling is becoming difficult to manage. You can self-exclude for a defined period or indefinitely. Once self-exclusion is active, your account is closed and you will not receive any promotional communications from us. Under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2025, licensed operators are required to take all reasonable steps to honour self-exclusion requests and to cross-reference the national exclusion register. If you self-exclude, Lucky Hills will act on that decision without delay.

To activate self-exclusion or any of the above limits, log in to your account and visit the Responsible Gambling section in your account settings, or contact our support team directly via live chat or email at support@lucky-hills-casino-new-zealand.com.

Recognising Problem Gambling

Gambling becomes a problem when it stops being a choice you are in control of. The shift can be gradual, and people close to the situation are sometimes the last to notice. The following signs are worth paying attention to, whether you are reflecting on your own habits or concerned about someone you care about.

  • Spending more time or money gambling than you intended
  • Chasing losses by continuing to play in an attempt to win back what you have lost
  • Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using funds set aside for bills in order to gamble
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or low when you are not able to gamble
  • Hiding your gambling from family members or friends
  • Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities because of time spent gambling
  • Finding it difficult to stop even when you want to
  • Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or difficult emotions rather than for entertainment

If any of these feel familiar, it does not mean you are beyond help. Problem gambling is well understood and effectively treatable, and there are free, confidential services in New Zealand ready to assist you.

Safer Gambling Tips

For the majority of players, keeping gambling enjoyable comes down to a few consistent habits. These are not rules, but they are worth having in mind before and during any session.

  • Set a budget before you start and treat it as money spent on entertainment, not as an investment
  • Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, including rent, bills, or savings
  • Set a time limit and stick to it, using the session timer in your account if that helps
  • Take regular breaks, especially during longer sessions
  • Do not gamble when you are tired, stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol
  • Understand that every game outcome is random and no strategy guarantees a win
  • Do not chase losses; a losing streak does not improve the odds on the next spin or hand
  • Keep gambling separate from other parts of your life by tracking your spending honestly

Support Services in New Zealand

If you are worried about your own gambling or concerned about someone close to you, the following free, confidential services are available to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Gambling Helpline

The Gambling Helpline is the primary point of contact for anyone in New Zealand affected by gambling harm. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is entirely free.

Specialist lines are also available for communities with specific needs:

  • Māori Helpline: 0800 654 656
  • Pasifika Helpline: 0800 654 657
  • Debt Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 658
  • Youth Helpline: 0800 654 659

Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) offers free face-to-face counselling across 18 nationwide clinics, as well as support by phone, email, text, and live chat. Whānau members affected by someone else’s gambling are also welcome to reach out.

  • Phone: 0800 664 262
  • Text: 5819
  • Website: pgf.nz
  • Available Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Safer Gambling Aotearoa

Safer Gambling Aotearoa is a national campaign that provides harm minimisation resources, self-assessment tools, and practical guidance for players and their families.

The Salvation Army Oasis

The Salvation Army runs the Oasis programme, which provides support for people experiencing gambling-related difficulties.

Protecting Under-18s

Lucky Hills Casino is committed to keeping gambling away from people under the age of 18. Beyond age verification at the account level, we encourage all adult players who share devices or households with younger people to take a few practical steps.

  • Use a strong, unique password for your Lucky Hills account and do not share it
  • Log out of your account when you are not using the platform
  • Enable parental controls or device supervision software on shared computers, tablets, and phones
  • Have open conversations with young people in your household about gambling and the risks involved

If you become aware that a minor has accessed a gambling platform, contact the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), which oversees gambling regulation in New Zealand, at dia.govt.nz.

Our Obligations Under New Zealand Law

New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Act 2025 establishes the legal framework within which online casino operators are expected to protect players and minimise harm. Key obligations include harm prevention and minimisation measures, compliance with a national self-exclusion register, robust age verification, advertising restrictions designed to protect vulnerable groups and children, and cooperation with the Department of Internal Affairs as the regulatory authority. Lucky Hills Casino is committed to meeting these obligations as the licensing regime comes into effect.

Contact Us

If you want to activate any responsible gambling tool, have questions about your account, or need to speak to someone about your play, our support team is available around the clock.

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