ℹ️ Important Notice — Social Casino Classification
QIWI Game is a free-to-play social casino. No real money is wagered or won on this platform. All game currency is virtual with no monetary value. Under New Zealand law, platforms that do not involve real-money wagering are not classified as gambling operations and therefore do not require a gambling licence from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).
Platform Classification
QIWI Game falls under the classification of a social entertainment platform. Our games simulate slot machine mechanics for entertainment purposes only. The New Zealand Gambling Act 2003 defines gambling as activities involving real monetary consideration — which does not apply to QIWI Game.
For information on New Zealand's gambling regulatory framework, including the upcoming online casino licensing regime (expected 2026), please visit the official DIA Gambling page.
Our Compliance Commitments
🔞 Age Restriction
Platform requires users to confirm they are 18+ via age gate on every session.
🔒 Data Privacy
Compliant with New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. Minimal data collection. No personal data sold.
🛡️ Responsible Play
Prominent responsible play section, NZ helpline references, and self-assessment tools.
🌐 Transparency
Clear disclosure on all pages that QIWI Game is free-to-play with virtual currency only.
New Zealand Regulatory Context
The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is the regulatory body for gambling activities in New Zealand. As QIWI Game does not involve real-money wagering, it operates outside the scope of the Gambling Act 2003.
New Zealand is developing a new online casino licensing framework expected to be implemented in 2026. QIWI Game will continue to monitor regulatory developments to ensure full compliance as the legal landscape evolves.
Reference: Department of Internal Affairs — Gambling
Responsible Gambling Resources
While QIWI Game does not involve real money, we are committed to responsible play practices. New Zealand support resources:
Gambling Helpline NZ — 0800 654 655
Safer Gambling Aotearoa
PGF Services
For our full Responsible Play information, please visit responsible-gambling.html.
Contact
For compliance inquiries: [email protected]