Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At soundautos.co.nz, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies should be enjoyed purely as entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We encourage all players to gamble responsibly and within their means.
Age Verification
Online gambling in New Zealand is only available to individuals aged 18 years and older. All players must verify they meet the legal age requirement before accessing LeoVegas Online Pokies NZ. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:
- Chasing losses by gambling more money to recover what you've lost
- Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, groceries)
- Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount spent
- Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Continuously increasing bet amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Borrowing money to finance gambling activities
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
- Relationship conflicts due to gambling behaviour
Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gaming Features
LeoVegas Online Pokies NZ provides several tools to help you maintain control over your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen timeframe
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a set period
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during your gaming session about the time and money you've spent
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your account
- Session Time Limits: Set maximum duration for individual gaming sessions
- Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a specified timeframe
We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling may be becoming problematic.
Support Organisations in New Zealand
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to these organisations:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF)
Phone: 0800 664 262
Website: www.pgf.nz
Free, confidential counselling and support services available 24/7 - Gambling Helpline
Phone: 0800 654 655
Free, confidential service provided by the Department of Internal Affairs - Samaritans (if you're in crisis)
Phone: 1737 (call or text, free 24/7)
Available for anyone in emotional distress
International Support Resources
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom Self-Exclusion)
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
www.ncpgambling.org
Call to Action
If you feel that your gambling is becoming a problem, or if someone close to you is struggling with gambling, please don't hesitate to seek help. Support is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out to the Problem Gambling Foundation, Gambling Helpline, or one of the organisations listed above. Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Play responsibly. Set limits. Have fun. Stay in control.