Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Strategy
At Flaming Fires, we believe online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and view any money spent as the cost of entertainment, not an investment.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you are under the legal gambling age, please do not participate in online gaming. Parents and caregivers: help protect young people by monitoring their online activity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of these warning signs? If so, help is available:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Gambling longer or with larger amounts than intended
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities to gamble
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other emotions
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Loss of interest in hobbies and activities you once enjoyed
- Experiencing relationship problems due to gambling
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable online casinos, including LeoVegas NZ, offer built-in tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose in a set timeframe
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing time spent and money wagered
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic play session durations
- Self-Exclusion: Take a voluntary break or permanently exclude yourself from the platform
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed
Use these tools proactively. They're designed to support responsible gaming habits.
Get Help & Support
If you're struggling with gambling, support is available. Contact these organisations:
New Zealand
- Gambling Helpline Aotearoa
Phone: 0800 654 655
Website: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Free, confidential counselling and support available 24/7 - Problem Gambling Foundation
Phone: 09 303 3310
Website: www.pgf.nz
Counselling, education, and community support services - Gamblers Anonymous (Aotearoa)
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz
12-step peer support programme
International Support
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Gambling Help Online (Australia)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. You're not alone. Whether you're concerned about your own gambling or someone you care about, professional counsellors and support groups are ready to help—confidentially and without judgment.
Call the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655 or visit www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
At Flaming Fires (flamingfires.co.nz), we're committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming. Enjoy LeoVegas Online Pokies responsibly.