Set spending and time limits before gambling, stop rather than chase losses, and seek support if gambling affects your money, relationships or wellbeing. This page explains general protective tools, warning signs and ways to find help locally. Jackbit’s own responsible-gambling tools are not documented here; the options described below are not a confirmed list of features available on a Jackbit account.
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Set boundaries before you start
Gambling can cause financial and emotional harm. Limits can help establish boundaries, but they do not make gambling safe or guarantee control. Choosing not to gamble is always an option.
- Protect essential spending first. Never use money needed for housing, food, bills, healthcare or dependants.
- Decide what you can afford to lose before playing, and stop when that boundary is reached.
- Set a finishing time and use an alarm away from the gambling screen.
- Do not borrow, use credit or sell possessions to continue gambling.
- Avoid gambling when distressed, intoxicated or trying to escape a difficult situation.
- Keep a record of deposits, withdrawals, losses and time spent. Do not judge affordability only by recent wins.
Warning signs worth taking seriously
You do not need to identify with every warning sign to seek support. Notice changes in behaviour and their effects, rather than comparing your spending with someone else’s.
- Trying to win back money already lost.
- Spending more money or time than intended, or repeatedly changing limits to continue.
- Hiding gambling, transactions or debts from people close to you.
- Missing sleep, work, study, caring duties or social commitments.
- Feeling preoccupied with gambling or irritable when trying to stop.
- Continuing despite financial pressure, arguments or worsening wellbeing.
- Returning to gambling after deciding to take a break.
Understand protective tools and their limits
The following are general options to ask about, not documented Jackbit features. Availability and operation vary. Read the relevant rules and confirm that a requested restriction is active rather than assuming it has taken effect.
| Tool | Purpose | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit or loss limits | Restrict money deposited or lost. | What the limit measures, its period and when changes take effect. |
| Time limits and reminders | Help track or restrict time spent gambling. | Whether a notification merely reminds you or actually stops access. |
| Temporary break | Pause access for a chosen period. | Its duration, scope and whether it covers other accounts. |
| Self-exclusion | Request a formal restriction on gambling access. | Participating operators, duration and the rules for any later return. |
| Payment or device blocks | Add barriers to gambling payments or websites. | Availability through your bank or a blocking service, and gaps in coverage. |
| Marketing preferences | Reduce gambling prompts. | How to stop promotional emails, messages and notifications. |
What to do if gambling is becoming difficult
- Stop the current sessionClose the gambling site or app. Do not make another deposit to recover losses or resolve money worries.
- Put barriers in placeContact the operator directly about a break or self-exclusion. Keep a copy of the request and confirmation. Ask how remaining funds are handled without restarting play.
- Protect everyday financesPrioritise essential bills, ask your bank about available gambling-payment blocks, and consider independent debt advice if payments are becoming difficult.
- Tell someone and seek supportSpeak with a trusted person or a specialist service. If a restriction is bypassed or gambling resumes, seek further support rather than treating it as a personal failure.
How to find help in your country
In New Zealand, contact the Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655. Local services can advise on eligibility, languages, opening hours and self-exclusion arrangements.
- Check your national health service, public-health authority or gambling regulator for recognised support organisations.
- Look for specialist gambling counselling, peer support and help for affected family members.
- Confirm contact details on the organisation’s own website, including service area, costs and confidentiality arrangements.
- For money problems, seek an independent debt-advice service rather than a gambling offer or new loan.
- If dedicated gambling support is unavailable locally, ask a qualified health professional about suitable services.
If you are worried about someone else
Choose a calm moment to describe what you have noticed without blame. Offer help finding support, but avoid lending money to fund further gambling or trying to recover losses for them. Protect your own finances and wellbeing. You can ask a support service for guidance even if the person is not ready to seek help.
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