Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

At thefashioncreative.com, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online pokies and casino games should be enjoyed purely as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to access and play online pokies in New Zealand. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not proceed. Leo Vegas Online Pokies NZ is committed to preventing underage gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Gambling with money intended for bills, rent, or essential expenses
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce gambling
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Neglecting work, study, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Unable to stop or control gambling urges
• Lying about the extent of your gambling
• Experiencing mood swings or depression related to gambling

Self-Help Tools

Most responsible gaming platforms offer practical tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a chosen time period
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you can lose before gaming access is suspended
• Time Limits: Set session duration reminders to encourage regular breaks
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up notifications during play sessions to remind you of time and money spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from accessing gaming platforms
• Account Cooling-Off: Take a mandatory break from your account for a specified period

We recommend using these tools proactively to maintain a healthy relationship with gaming.

Support Organizations in New Zealand

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, professional support is available. These organisations provide free, confidential help:

New Zealand Services:

• Problem Gambling Foundation
  www.pgf.nz
  Free national helpline and counselling services
• Gambling Helpline Aotearoa
  Phone: 0800 654 655
  Free, confidential support available 24/7

International Services:

• GamCare (United Kingdom)
  www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop (United Kingdom)
  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

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support—professional counsellors are trained to help and provide confidential assistance.

Contact the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655 or visit Problem Gambling Foundation to speak with someone today.

Remember: Gambling should be fun, not a financial solution. Play responsibly.