The welcome bonus is the entry point to all online casinos and will most likely dictate the future of your gaming experience.

We place great importance on a competitive welcome offer. A bonus, free spins or both, we’ll tell you our honest and unbiased opinion based on our industry knowledge and compared to other casinos.

We believe in a seamless signup process, expect our impartial opinion. Is it quick and easy or are there too many steps required?

The Small Print

Having such an abundant array of allurements at your fingertips often spells good news. Nevertheless, a degree of caution should be advised. Many of these offers are subject to pretty harsh stipulations such as wagering and such like. With this in mind, we scour the small print of every promotion that we come across and identify any caveats that you should be aware of. Knowledge is power after all.

With the overflowing choice of casinos, comes the multitude of payment methods.

The world now has many more payment options than the classic VISA casinos or MasterCard casinos. Different regions and changing player habits require new and innovative solutions.  As such, we have also reviewed online casinos that offer popular banking options for New Zealand players, such as Neosurf casinos and Paypal casinos.

We like to see region-specific and newer online payment providers allowing for quick and easy depositing.

With this information, you can pick the best solution for you.

Customer Support

Once in a while, we all need a helping hand. That’s why great customer support is key to success, not just in the gaming world.

We put a big emphasis on contact methods, availability and response times. We also like comprehensive FAQ section to help us out. Our personal favourite is a Live Chat function.

Licensing

All casinos we review are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The UKGC license and regulate the people and businesses that provide gambling, keeping casinos in check. This applies even if you play from New Zealand, so you can rest assured that wherever you are in the world, you’ll have a safe, fair and trouble-free gaming experience.

We place great importance on a UKGC license as we believe you should have a safe, fair and trouble-free gaming experience.

Software

Online casino software is the backbone of any New Zealand casino. It’s an industry dominated by big-brands, some of which have practically become household names.  Our experts have reviewed the likes of Netent casinos, Microgaming casinos and even casinos that have the ever-popular live Evolution Gaming.  These are a few prime casino game software providers that have forged considerable reputations in a relatively short space of time and are respected throughout the industry.

But there are plenty of smaller outfits that are no less innovative and are able to offer exciting online casino games. We cover them all, large and small. Needless to say, all are certified and regulated.

VIP Schemes

VIP packages relate more closely to player experience than they do reputability. We recognise that there are plenty of quality online casinos without any sort of reward package for high-rollers. However, it’s often a good sign when an operator takes the time to reward its loyal customers.

VIP schemes differ between casinos and the networks upon which they run. In some cases, the ‘perks’ and ‘incentives’ are pretty miserly and don’t actually constitute any sort of benefit to the player whatsoever.

Additionally, some casinos often use ambiguous or nonsensical wording to disguise decidedly hum-drum VIP offerings. ‘Dedicated’ account management and ‘Exclusive email support’ are respective examples.

We therefore pay close attention to casinos that offer VIP packages and try getting the low-down on precisely what high-depositing players are entitled to. There are plenty of excellent packages available. We’ll help you find them!

Security

There are key security factors we look at when reviewing a casino. Personal and data security.

We look at the casinos’ Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, deposit limits, cool off periods, self-exclusion options. These limits offer you protection and shows responsible gambling processes are in place, it’s a good indicator of a trustworthy casino.

We also ensure casinos comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR.

PCI DSS applies to every merchant that stores, processes or transmits cardholder data. This guarantees safe payment and certifies your card information is secure.

While GDPR is a data protection law that extends the data rights of individuals and demands that organisations manage data appropriately. No data sharing or selling means no scam and no spam.

Both carry hefty fines and penalties for non-compliance. And with those key measures in place, you can be comfortable sharing your personal and payment information.

For the latest information about industry developments in casino 2021, head over to our casino news section. In addition to analysis, we also provide game tips and advice that should give you a head start when playing casino games.

All that’s left for us to say is ‘good luck’. We hope that you will find Inside Casino useful and informative. We’re constantly adding new content so be sure to check back regularly!