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All NZ online casinos

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How we qualify all online casinos

We take pride in offering you only the best online casinos. These are sites that have secure gaming coupled with fair and responsible gaming platforms.

In order to be listed as one of these quality sites eligible to be recommended to New Zealand players, the casino must have:

• A licence from a reputable governing body
• Third party auditors ensuring fair gaming
• Speedy customer support

LETS BREAK IT DOWN

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About online casinos at New Zealand Casinos

With the growing number of online casinos available to New Zealand players, it’s important that you can determine which of them are actually worth your time.

Here at New Zealand Casinos, we offer you the very best information so that you don’t get caught out!

We’ve done all the heavy lifting when it comes to selecting the best sites. In order to help you out further,

We’ve outlined all the main features you need to consider if you want a safe and secure gaming experience.

From licences, banking options and bonuses through to responsible gaming, we’ve got all you need to know for a safe, fun-filled time online!

Online casino licenses and safety

Safety is key when you begin to play games online, so it’s important to know what things to look out for when beginning your gaming journey.

All casinos online have the ability to offer a secure gaming platform, but not all do (How do online casinos work?).

We only ever recommend the ones that are licensed and offer safe gaming, but if you don’t want to use one of our suggested sites, we’ve outlined a few things to think about when you go it alone.

How do I know that online casinos are secure to play at?

As a starting point, you should check for the casino license. This is the first thing to consider as licenses are the way in which casinos will be held accountable.

There are a number of different licences and jurisdictions around the world, with each of them having different benefits and offering varying levels of security.

If you’re looking for the very best of these, then you can take a look at the Malta Gaming Authority or the UK Gambling Commission, both of whom have strict rules and regulations for casinos under their jurisdiction.

Casinos that fail to meet their requirements can lose their licence.

Other popular licences that online casinos will often use in New Zealand include Curaçao, Cyprus and Gibraltar.

While some of these do not have quite the same high standards in terms of security as the other two, they are nevertheless improving and offer a secure gaming platform compared to sites without a licence at all.

In addition to licences, we also suggest you take a look at the overall security offered by the site. Reputable sites will have an SSL encryption protocol in place that will prevent third parties from getting your data.

This is often easy to spot as the casino will have the closed padlock sign in their URL. Sites without such protection should be avoided.

We are here to ensure you only play at licensed casinos, so you can check out our favourite sites right here (https://newzealandcasinos.nz/).

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Banking options online – pros and cons

An often overlooked aspect of online casinos is the banking methods available. Banking can affect just how reliable a site is and should be considered alongside the security aspects

Sites that have good banking options will enable you to have safe, secure and fast transactions. Those without reputable providers can cause issues down the line.

Offering a range of payment options from bank transfers, card payments and eWallets through to cryptocurrencies and prepaid options means that you will be able to choose a method that suits you.

Most of these will allow instant deposits so you can get playing right away. Often these methods are also free – there are no fees.

Reputable providers will also ensure that any transactions are protected so that your money does not go astray.

However, there are some cons too. For instance, not all payments will be fee-free so, depending on the casino you’re at, you will need to check.

Some payment methods, while super secure, will also take longer to process, particularly when it comes to withdrawal times. This can mean you could be waiting up to 10 days for a payout.

PAYMENT SERVICE	WITHDRAWAL	WITHDRAWAL TIME	WITHDRAWAL LIMIT
VISA	Yes	2-6 days	NZ$14,000 per week
Master Card	Yes	2-6 days	NZ$14,000 per week
Maestro	Yes	2-6 days	NZ$ 20,000 per day
Skrill	Yes	Instant	NZ$ 20,000 per month
Neteller	Yes	Instant	NZ$ 5000 per month
Trustly	Yes	2-48 h	NZ$5000 per month
Sofort	Yes	2-48 h	NZ$5000 per month
Poli	Yes	2-5 days	Only via bank transfer
Paysafecard	Yes	2-48 h	$5,500 per year
PayPal	Yes	2-48 h	Unavaliable
ecopayz	Yes	2-48 h	$12,000 per month
eCheck	Yes	7-21 days	No limit
Bank transfer	Yes	3-7 days	Depends on the bank

What payment solutions are offered online?

• Fastest – eWallets are the undisputed fastest option when it comes to withdrawing money. If your account is all set up, these methods can see you receive your payout within a few hours. Options such as card payments or bank transfers will take anywhere from three to ten days depending on the site. The fastest options include PayPal, Skrill and Neteller.
• Most secure – while bank transfers and cards are slow, they still prove to be the most secure payment options out there. With so much end to end encryption in place and the direct involvement from your bank, there are no issues with security here. Other methods such as eWallets are also incredibly secure, requiring multiple forms of identification when a transaction is made.

Do all casinos accept NZ currency?

Not all casinos will accept NZD so we make sure to list only the ones that do in our NZ casino online list.

It can be quite frustrating to sign up to a new site only to discover that your dollar can’t be used. It’s important to choose one that does accept the NZ dollar, otherwise you may find yourself subjected to conversion fees.

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If, how and when to claim bonuses!

Bonuses are one of the most exciting aspects of playing at an online casino. We put particular focus on them when listing the best online casinos for you to play at.

What’s truly exciting is that there is a range of bonus types that you can enjoy. Each of these offers something a little different, so it’s important to know the various options.

Some of the more key bonuses include:

Welcome bonus | Match deposit bonus | No deposit bonus | Free Spins | Cashback bonus | Reload bonus

How do I pick the best casino bonuses?

Choosing the best bonus at all casinos online is very easy.

You need to simply take a look at a number of specific features:

• Low wagering or playthrough requirements (or no wager casinos bonuses)
• High percentage match deposit (ex 200%)
• Long time frame to meet requirements (ex 60 days)
• Risk-free bonus for beginners (ex no deposit free spins)

When and why to turn down a bonus

If you’re unsure whether a bonus is a good one or not, then you can simply take a look at the bonuses we recommend.

If you’ve found one that we don’t have listed, simply take a look at our list of how to pick the best casino bonuses to give yourself an idea.

Generally though, if a bonus has ridiculously high wagering requirements such as greater than 40x, it’s best to avoid it as this is almost impossible to achieve.

We also recommend avoiding any bonus that has a high withdrawal limit, as you’re unlikely ever to be able to meet that even if you do pass the wagering requirements.

Bonuses with short time frames to meet requirements should also be avoided.

Trying games for free first

As a beginner, or new player to a site, there are usually options to play games for free.

Beginners can claim free spins and keep what they win at some casinos, which is a real incentive to join up.

Furthermore, many casinos will ensure that all their games can be played in demo mode.

This gives you the chance to check out a selection of games without ever having to risk your own money.

Once you’re comfortable with a specific game, then you can make that leap to real money gaming and the possibility of walking away with a win.

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Highrollers get better benefits

When it comes to playing online, there are some things that actually help you out. One of them is being a highroller.

This is undeniable because highrollers put a lot of money into a casino. As these sites want that business, they will offer a ton of extra benefits to highrollers in an attempt to keep them coming back.

Are you a highroller?

A highroller is a player who spends large amounts of money. As you might expect, this is of great benefit to the casino as it means they have a solid amount of cash flowing in.

Highrollers are also not one-off spenders, but will continue to make large wagers on the site.

What online casinos offer for highrollers

Because of this, online casinos will often provide huge incentives and bonuses to highrollers in order to keep them at their casino.

This will include a variety of different bonuses that are aimed specifically at this type of player.

For instance, highrollers will also be offered a welcome bonus when newly signing up.

However, they will need to deposit a larger sum in order to get this reward. But, the percentage matched will often be higher as will the overall percentage that is awarded.

On top of this, highrollers will often get additional bonuses throughout their gaming including more reload bonuses as well as general prizes such as winning tickets to events, stays in hotels and more.

How to become a highroller

The method for becoming a highroller does depend on the casino you have joined. In some cases, the process will be automatic once the casino sees the amount you are depositing.

If the amount deposited qualifies for a highroller bonus, you will become a highroller. You can read more about this here!

In some cases, to become a highroller you will have to actually get in touch with the casino.

There may be additional steps that you have to take as well as proving the amount you plan on wagering each week or month.

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Play responsibly – online casinos will always win!

A final point about online casinos is that you will need to play responsibly. One of the things to bear in mind is that, no matter what, the odds are always stacked in favour of the casino.

This means that although you have ample chances of winning, the likelihood at the end of the day is that you won’t.

The casino will always have the edge and that’s why they operate. In fact, all games are calculated mathematically in favour of the house.

However, there are things you can do to give yourself a better shot at winning more consistently as well as ensuring you don’t dig yourself into a hole.

A few key things to consider when playing online are:

• Planning, and sticking to, your budget
• Taking note of how long you are playing online
• Never chasing a win
• Making sure you only lose what you can afford to spend
• If gambling is taking over your life, stop!

Is it possible to use strategies online?

If you’re trying to get ahead, there are indeed some strategies within the games that you can use to attempt to be successful.

However, these are generally linked more to managing your bankroll successfully than giving you a definitive way of winning.

The game you are playing will also influence which of these strategies you choose to use.

For instance, when playing blackjack it’s advisable to understand the rules at a basic level and follow some of the methods regarding when to fold, hit or stick that can be found online.

This is similar to poker games, where a good understanding is required before you attempt to apply any strategies.

Roulette and slots, both games of luck, also have a number of strategies surrounding them, though these are, again, simply there to help you manage your bankroll.

Betting strategies such as the Martingale, D’Alembert and Fibonacci have all proven to be helpful in maintaining a bankroll, but still require a decent budget with which to pursue them properly.

In short, we suggest you try out a few strategies but do not rely on them too heavily when expecting a win.

Can online casinos be rigged?

It is indeed possible for online casino games to be rigged, but only if you choose to play at an unlicensed site or one that we do not recommend.

For the most part, no, online casinos are not rigged as the games are from third party providers. These providers undergo regular audits to ensure their games are fair.

On top of that, online games are also operated by RNGs, which are programmed to make the game operate fairly. These are hard to alter unless the game or the casino gets hacked. Choosing to play at only licenced casinos will also remove any doubt.

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Where to get help when needed

For those of you looking to get help on where to play, the best course of action is to start with our FAQ page.

Here you will find a range of commonly asked questions, including how to get started and what to look for in a casino site.

You can also check out all of our reviews to see which casinos appeal to you.

Within these reviews you will find all the casino contact details, so you can get in touch directly with the casino if you have further questions or issues with signing up.

Where do I turn if I have a gambling problem?

If you think you have a problem with gambling, then you should get in touch with your casino and self-exclude you self from the casino. Also make sure to learn more about responsibly gambling and to contact the help organisations that are provided in this article.

Where do I turn if I have a problem with a casino?

If the issue is with the casino itself rather than your gameplay, this is something that will affect the whole gambling community.

With this in mind, if you experience any trouble with an online casino, report them to us and we will update our reviews accordingly.

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