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Everything you need to know about all casinos in NZ

Below I go through 5 points that I think are very important to know about all casinos that we have reviewed.

Which casinos does NewZealandCasinos.nz test?

There are, according to reliable sources, more than 5000 online casinos around the world and new ones are launched regularly, making it impossible for anyone to test every casino. This means that before we even review and test an online casino, we need to know how to select the safest and potentially best ones for Kiwis. To succeed in this, we look at several different things such as:

#1. The company behind the casino

Who runs the casino is one of the most important factors that determines whether we should test it. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, we have an eye for reliable and safe casino companies. If the casino is run by a well-known company that we know has been around for several years and has created a good reputation among players, it is a big reason for us to test their casino.

#2. Casino transparency

A reputable casino is always very transparent which makes it easy to find their company details, see their license and you can also understand the casino by looking at how they have built it. For example, a “good” casino will make it easy for you to find important information such as wagering requirements while a less reputable casino will hide it in their standard bonus terms and conditions and then state with the bonus that you can look there if you want to know.

#3. Affiliate reviews

Affiliates like ourselves share a lot of information about casinos in relevant forums and closed groups. There is very important information here that you never see as a player and it is info about casinos that do not treat their partners well. The reason why this is an important part of our process is because we strongly believe that if a casino cannot treat its partners well then it will most likely not treat its customers well either. If we see that a casino has too many complaints it is a sign for us not to investigate the casino. On the other hand if we see that affiliates around the world recommend them and tell them good things it is a sign for us to investigate the casino more closely.

#4. NZD dedicated casinos

Another important factor that determines whether we should test the casino is whether it is NZ dedicated. Casinos that do not have a NZ version and would like us to test them do not end up on our priority list. Although some of these may be good, it still means for players that a currency exchange needs to be done with each transaction, which is a big deal. Therefore, we have chosen to only test casinos that offer games in NZD.

#5. The casino’s license

The casino’s license is also of great importance to us. For example, if the casino has an MGA license, the chance of us testing it increases because we know that casinos with an MGA license are the safest. If the casino instead has a Curacao license, we also consider it safe, but we review the casino a little extra because there are rogue casinos with the Curacao license. If the casino has neither of these two, then the risk of us testing it decreases drastically because other licenses are not known for safety.

Things we look for at all casinos

Once we have come to the point where we have decided to test a casino, we always make sure to review several things that we believe are important to understand the whole picture and how good it is for players in New Zealand.

The things that all our casino reviews include are:

Registration process

Not the most important thing, but it gives a quick overview of how the casino works from the start. Some require a lot of information right at the start, others only require your email and a password. How the process looks shows whether the casino has made an effort to remove everything that is complicated and unnecessary, or not!

Casino bonuses and terms

What the bonuses look like for new customers, what they look like for loyal customers and, above all, what terms and conditions are included are important things not only for comparing bonuses but also for understanding how good the casino is by understanding how the owners behind it have thought.

The casino’s loyalty program

We believe that casino loyalty is one of the most important things to look at. This clearly shows how well a casino rewards its loyal customers and is also very important for us players to know before choosing a casino for a better long-term gaming experience.

Payment methods offered for NZ players

Payment methods are also an important factor in how good the casino is considered to be. This is because it is an important part for us players. A casino can be, for example, super good but if it lacks payment methods that are common in New Zealand and safe as well, we believe that it is not a casino to recommend.

Game developers and range of games

The game range and the game developers behind it are very important for two different reasons. If the casino has games from well-known game developers, then it is because on the one hand you will be able to play the most popular pokies games, but it is also a sign of a serious casino because these game developers are stricter with which casinos they offer their games at. For example, Evolution is a listed company that does not want to offer its games at untrustworthy or unlicensed casinos. Therefore, we know that casinos with their games are extra safe. In addition to security, we look at how many games the casino has, how many game developers there are and of course whether they offer any exclusive titles.

Does the casino have something unique

Uniqueness is not the most important thing in determining whether an online casino is good, better or best, but it is something that we believe is important to review. In our opinion, it is always a little extra interesting and fun to play at legal top casinos that have something unique to offer. In other words, there is nothing that weighs down a casino when we test it, but if it has something unique then we would like you to know about it.

How it differs compared to other operators

Finally, when we have reviewed all this and everything in between, we get an overall picture of how good the casino is and can then compare it with other approved operators. Here we briefly share the casino’s strengths and weaknesses compared to those that we classify as the best and with those that are relevant. For example, we compare a new casino with other new ones instead of against the best to create a fairer comparison.

FAQ + pros and cons

All our reviews end with a list of the very best and worst things about the casino so that you can make your choice more easily by seeing its weaknesses and strengths. If you still have questions about the casino, we will help you by answering the most frequently asked questions about the casino.

Reviews of land-based NZ casinos

Of course, we have also reviewed New Zealand’s land-based casinos as well, but these do not need to be rated by us. Instead, we have reviewed everything they offer and require to gather all the most important things you need to know if you want to compare them before planning a visit.

Casino	Info	City
Skycity Auckland	Largest landbased casino in NZ.	Auckland
Skycity Hamilton	Second largest NZ casino.	Hamilton
Skycity Queenstown	NZ`s smallest landbased casino.	Queenstown
Christchurch casino	NZ´s first landbased casino.	Christchurch
Grand casino	Formerly Dunedin casino!	Dunedin

More about land-based casinos in New Zealand

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