Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

At Brain Booster NZ, we are committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming. Online pokies should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to play, please do so within your means and set strict limits on time and money spent.

Age Verification

Online pokies in New Zealand are strictly for players aged 18 years and over. By accessing our site, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction. We do not permit access to minors under any circumstances.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate problem gambling:

• Spending more time or money on pokies than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
• Experiencing anxiety, stress, or mood changes related to gambling
• Neglecting work, school, family, or personal relationships
• Borrowing money or using credit to finance gambling
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
• Loss of control over gambling behaviour

Self-Help Tools & Limits

Most reputable online gaming platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose in a session or over time
• Time Limits: Set session duration limits to monitor how long you play
• Reality Checks: Enable notifications that remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gaming platforms

Use these tools proactively to maintain control of your gaming habits.

Support Organizations & Helplines

If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, the following organisations provide confidential support:

New Zealand

• Gambling Helpline NZ: 0800 654 655 (Free, confidential, 24/7) — www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
• Problem Gambling Foundation: www.pgf.nz — Support and resources for problem gambling in Aotearoa

International Resources

• UK - GamCare: www.gamcare.org.uk — Free support and information
• UK - GamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk — National self-exclusion scheme
• 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

Take Action Today

If you are struggling with problem gambling, please reach out for help immediately. Problem gambling can have serious consequences for your mental health, finances, and relationships. Help is available, and recovery is possible.

Contact the Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 for confidential support, or visit www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz.

Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being enjoyable, it's time to seek help.