Our Auckland-based team of compliance professionals, payment analysts and responsible gambling advocates tests every online casino against NZ-specific criteria before it reaches our site.
The New Zealand online casino market is growing fast. With the Online Casino Gambling Bill introducing domestic licensing from mid-2026, Kiwi players need reliable, evidence-based information more than ever.
We started this site because we saw too many casino review sites written by people who have never set foot in Aotearoa, let alone tested a withdrawal to a Kiwibank account. Every review we publish is grounded in hands-on testing with real NZD deposits, real withdrawals, and real gameplay on the devices NZ players actually use.
Our team combines former Department of Internal Affairs compliance experience with banking sector expertise and a genuine commitment to responsible gambling. We are not here to push sign-ups. We are here to give you the facts so you can make informed decisions.
Every team member brings specialist knowledge to our review process. Together, we cover compliance, payments, player safety and technical quality assurance.
Sarah leads our review process and sets the editorial standards for every assessment we publish. With over 12 years in the New Zealand gambling industry, including a role as a compliance reviewer at the Department of Internal Affairs, she brings regulatory insight that most review sites simply cannot match. Sarah personally verifies every casino's licensing credentials, tests the sign-up and KYC process, and ensures our seven-point methodology is applied consistently across all reviews.
Former DIA Compliance ReviewerJames spent eight years in bank compliance before joining our team, working across ANZ, Kiwibank and BNZ on transaction monitoring and fraud prevention. He now applies that expertise to testing how online casinos handle NZD deposits and withdrawals. James evaluates processing times, fee structures, minimum thresholds and payment provider reliability for every casino we review. If a casino claims instant withdrawals, James is the one who times it with a stopwatch and a POLi transfer.
Ex-Bank Compliance, NZD Payment ExpertAroha works alongside the Problem Gambling Foundation NZ and contributes to our reviews by assessing each casino's harm-minimisation tools. She evaluates deposit limits, session timers, self-exclusion options and the accessibility of support resources. Aroha also ensures that every page on our site includes clear links to the NZ Gambling Helpline (0800 654 655) and other support services. Her background in community health in South Auckland gives her a grounded understanding of how gambling affects New Zealand families.
Problem Gambling Foundation NZTom is our hands-on tester. He runs every casino through its paces on iPhone, Android, tablet and desktop, checking load times, navigation, game performance and cross-browser compatibility. He verifies RNG certification, reviews SSL implementation, and tests whether mobile apps deliver the same experience as desktop. Based in Wellington, Tom also monitors game library depth and provider diversity, ensuring our reviews reflect what NZ players actually experience on their devices.
Mobile & Game Fairness QAThese principles guide every review, recommendation and piece of content we produce.
We never recommend a casino we would not use ourselves. Licensing verification, responsible gambling tools and data protection are non-negotiable in our review process.
Every casino is tested with real NZD deposits, real withdrawals and real gameplay. We do not rely on screenshots, press releases or operator-supplied data.
We are an affiliate site and we disclose that clearly. Our commercial relationships do not influence our ratings. Our methodology is published for anyone to scrutinise.
We test NZD payment methods, evaluate NZ-relevant support hours, and assess casinos against the Gambling Act 2003 and the upcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill.
Every review includes harm-minimisation assessment. We link to the NZ Gambling Helpline, Problem Gambling Foundation and Ministry of Health resources on every page.
Casino conditions change. We re-test and update our reviews on a rolling basis, and every page shows the date it was last verified by our team.
Have a question about our review process, want to suggest a casino for review, or need to reach our team? We are always happy to hear from NZ players.