Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At shinehaircompany.co.nz, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age to play online pokies in New Zealand. LeoVegas and all licensed operators are required by law to verify your age before allowing access to gaming services. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or play.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Hiding your gambling activities from family or friends
- Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
- Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
Self-Help Tools & Controls
LeoVegas and responsible operators provide tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on losses you're willing to accept
- Spending Limits: Control your total expenditure on gaming activities
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been playing and money spent
- Session Time Limits: Set maximum duration for gaming sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing your account
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop playing
Always use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gaming habits.
Get Help & Support
If you're struggling with problem gambling, support is available. Here are organisations that can help:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Aotearoa) – Free, confidential support
www.problemgambling.nz - Gambling Helpline NZ – Call 0800 654 655 (24/7, free and confidential)
www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Other Countries
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- United Kingdom: GamStop (Self-exclusion register) – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a treatable condition. You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please contact the Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 or visit www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz for confidential support and resources.
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.