Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At thegeekmythologies.com, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical edge, and outcomes are determined by random number generators. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In New Zealand, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in online gambling and pokies. We take age verification seriously and do not knowingly allow underage individuals to access our content or linked services.
If you are under 18, please do not proceed further. If you are aware of underage gambling, please report it to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognize any of the following warning signs in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding your gambling: Being secretive about how much you gamble or losing track of time spent gambling
- Gambling with borrowed money: Using credit cards, loans, or borrowed funds to gamble
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Increased stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
- Mood changes: Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Financial problems: Struggling to pay bills or experiencing unexpected financial difficulties
- Relationship strain: Arguments with family or friends about your gambling habits
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gaming Features
Most reputable online casino operators provide tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Establish a maximum loss threshold—if you reach it, you'll be locked out of your account temporarily
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders at regular intervals to check how long you've been playing
- Session Time Limits: Set automatic logout times to prevent extended gambling sessions
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a set period (days, weeks, months, or years)
- Account Pause: Temporarily suspend your account to take a break
Take advantage of these tools on Leo Vegas NZ and any other platform you use.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation: Free and confidential support
Phone: 0800 664 262
Website: www.problemgambling.nz - Gamblers Anonymous (NZ): Peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.nz - Department of Internal Affairs (DIA): Gambling regulation and complaints
Website: www.dia.govt.nz
International Support
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - United Kingdom: GamCare
www.gamcare.org.uk | Phone: 0808 8020 133 - United Kingdom: GamStop (Self-exclusion scheme)
www.gamstop.co.uk - Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org - United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org | Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Need Help? Reach Out Today
If you're experiencing problems with gambling, please don't suffer in silence. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Contact the Problem Gambling Foundation (NZ) at 0800 664 262 or visit their website for free, confidential support. They can connect you with counselors and treatment options tailored to your needs.
Remember: gambling should enhance your entertainment, not compromise your wellbeing or financial security. You are in control, and help is always available.