Starter path if you only play weekend pokies
A restrained weekend routine that still feels like leisure. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten…
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Tag: bankroll
VPN myths for NZ players under the new Act
Location rules are not a game. Don’t test regulators for fun. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more…
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A two-wallet rule for transitional NZD play
One wallet for tests, one for leisure. Mixing them is how soft losses hide. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and…
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Keeping records that help in payment disputes
Bank refs and chat logs beat screenshots alone. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years,…
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What ‘cease by 1 December’ means for your accounts
Unlicensed brands must stop if they haven’t applied. Practical steps. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than…
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Mobile setup for safer late sessions
Brightness, timers, and app permissions I change first. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years,…
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A calm pre-deposit list while EOIs are still open
The EOI window runs to 14 August 2026. Players do not file EOIs—but they do face louder sales copy. I’ve covered gambling…
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Spotting AI celebrity casino ads after the July ban
The July prohibition on AI-generated celebrity endorsements for online casinos is not a niche compliance footnote—it is a consumer-protection signal. I have…
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Verifying age and ID without oversharing documents
KYC will tighten under the Act. How I send the minimum clean pack. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst…
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Fifteen licences and the psychology of scarcity copy
Limited licences invite FOMO marketing. I read scarcity as a warning light, not a cue to deposit. I’ve covered gambling products as…
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