Security
Turn on your screen lock so a lost phone does not open the casino. Keep the operating system and browser up to date, and think twice before depositing over public Wi-Fi.
A shortcut changes how you reach the casino, not what the casino is. These are the practical differences you will notice day to day.
On many phones a home-screen shortcut opens with less browser clutter around the lobby.
Money, bonus funds and limits live in the account, so the phone and a laptop always agree.
You skip typing the address, which also removes the risk of a lookalike spelling.
Rotate the phone to suit the game, tall for menus and wide for pokies and live tables.
Your phone's own password manager can fill the sign-in form, so you type less.
A shortcut stores little more than an icon, so it will not crowd out your photos.
Deposit limits, time-out and reality checks are set from your account area on any device.
Press and hold the icon to delete it; your account and balance are not affected.
Since there is no store version, the useful comparison is between the shortcut and a normal tab. Neither is better for everyone.
| Home-screen shortcut | Browser tab | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | One tap on the icon | Open browser, find bookmark |
| Address check | Set once when saved | Visible every time |
| Screen space | Usually more room | Address bar stays visible |
| Switching devices | Add on each phone | Bookmark syncs in some browsers |
| Sign-in memory | Depends on the phone | Depends on browser settings |
| Cleaning up | Delete the icon | Close the tab |
| Risk of fake links | Lower, no typing | Higher if you search each time |
Choose the shortcut for daily play and keep a bookmark as backup, since both lead to the same account.
Use your normal phone browser, not a link that opened inside another app.
On an iPhone launch Safari, on Android launch Chrome, then type the Here2Win address or tap your bookmark.
Tap the Share icon, scroll down the list, choose Add to Home Screen, then tap Add in the corner.
Tap the three dots in Chrome, choose Add to Home screen or Install, then confirm the name.
Close the browser, tap the new icon and sign in; if the lobby and cashier load, setup is finished.
Phone sign-in has a few quirks that a laptop does not. Most of them are fixed in under a minute.
Open Here2Win from your home-screen shortcut or your saved bookmark, never from a link in a message.
Tap Log in on the first screen, or open the menu if the button is tucked inside it.
Let your phone's password manager supply the details, or type them with the keyboard in lower case.
Submit, answer any prompt, and give the lobby a few seconds to load on a weak signal.
Tap the forgot password link and enter your email, then switch to your mail app for the message. Open the reset link in Safari or Chrome rather than a preview window. After saving the new password, update the saved entry in your phone's password manager.
Social and chat apps use their own mini browser, which can drop your session. Use the share option to open the page in Safari or Chrome.
Delete the saved entry, type the current password once and save it again.
Moving between Wi-Fi and mobile data can end a session. Sign in again and stay on one connection while you play.
Check your signal, then clear the browser's site data. If it persists, delete the icon and add it again.
A phone is personal, but it also goes everywhere. That makes a few small settings worth the effort.
Turn on your screen lock so a lost phone does not open the casino. Keep the operating system and browser up to date, and think twice before depositing over public Wi-Fi.
Check that message previews on the lock screen do not show email codes or reset links. Do not let your browser save the password if the phone is shared with family or friends.
Here2Win is for adults aged 18 and over, so keep the phone and the account away from minors. Limits and time-out are set in your account area, and they apply wherever you sign in.
Here2Win serves New Zealand players from overseas; read the licence and operator details in the casino's footer and terms.
18+ only. Phones make play easy to start and easy to forget, so set a limit first or call the free Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655.
Open the site in Safari or Chrome, add the shortcut, and sign in. Play within limits you set yourself. This is for players aged 18+.
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