Can a 17-year-old play casino games?
No. You have to be 18.
If you are under 18
Leave the real-money pages. Do not use someone else's account, someone else's card, or a cashier that did not ask your age. A casino that lets you through is not a reason to stay.
If you have already deposited, stop. Tell a parent or another adult you trust. You can also call 0800 942 8787. What's Up is free, every day, 11:00 to 23:00.
If you are a parent
A child with a card, a shared password, or a device that stays signed in can reach a cashier you never opened. Check the devices, the saved cards, and the app-store purchases. Ask directly. A lecture after the money is gone is harder than a conversation before it.
If a child is in trouble, call What's Up on 0800 942 8787. The line is free, every day, 11:00 to 23:00, for children and teens. Start at whatsup.co.nz. Youthline answers every day, around the clock, on 0800 376 633, and by text on 234, for a young person or for someone supporting them. Start at youthline.co.nz. If the problem is gambling, call 0800 654 655. The Gambling Helpline is free, every day, around the clock. If a child is in immediate danger, call 111.
Questions
Are the free games here for children?
No. They use fake chips so an adult can practice. They are not a children's game and they do not pay money.
What if a casino already took a child's money?
Stop play. Tell the casino, and call 0800 942 8787. We do not hold that money and we cannot reverse the deposit.