Responsible Gaming
Our Commitment to Safe Gaming
At barbarinos.co.nz, we are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Online casino gaming should be an entertaining activity, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to access and use Vegas Stars casino through barbarinos.co.nz. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity at any time.
If you are under 18, please do not proceed. Gambling is illegal for minors in New Zealand.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following signs, problem gambling may be affecting your life:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to win back money
- Hiding gambling activities or betting amounts from family and friends
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or negative emotions
- Neglecting work, study, or family responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Lying about gambling habits or losses
- Loss of interest in hobbies or activities that don't involve gambling
Self-Help Tools & Limits
Vegas Stars provides several tools to help you stay in control of your gaming:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications during gaming sessions reminding you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from your account (typically 24 hours to several weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from Vegas Stars and participating partner casinos
Contact the Vegas Stars customer support team to activate any of these tools immediately.
Support Organizations in New Zealand & Beyond
If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these support organizations:
New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation (Te Hiringa Karapai)
Helpline: 0800 654 654
Website: www.pgf.nz
Free, confidential support available 24/7 - Gambling Helpline (Arawhata)
Helpline: 0800 006 886
Counselling services available across New Zealand
International Resources
- United Kingdom: GamCare | GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme)
- Australia: Gambling Help Online
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Take Action Today
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—support is available and recovery is possible. Contact one of the organizations listed above or speak with a trusted friend or family member.
Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being enjoyable, it's time to take control.
Last updated: 2026. barbarinos.co.nz is committed to responsible gaming in accordance with New Zealand gaming regulations.