Popular eSports Odds NZ
All top-rated eSports NZ betting sites offer a huge selection of markets on both local and international gaming tournaments. For anyone interested in electronic sports betting, it is important to realise that each game can be viewed as a different sport like Rugby, Cricket or Soccer.
As such, it is best to focus on one genre, getting to know the teams, the objectives, and what tactics are used to win a match. To give you a better idea of what you can wager on we’ve taken a look at the most popular eSports games played in competitive matches and tournaments.
Casinos with a sportsbook
12 operators run a sportsbook beside the casino lobby, with one account for both. Terms below are the ones they publish.
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Cashed CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 35x cash / 40x spins
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins, wagering 35x cash / 40x spins, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming
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N1Bet CasinoHas a sportsbook
Up to NZ$10,000 + 200 free spins over 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Up to NZ$10,000 + 200 free spins over 4 deposits, wagering 50x, minimum deposit NZ$30
Licence on file: Curacao
Operator: Stable Tech N.V. (Curacao)
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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National Casino
100% up to NZ$500 + 100 free spins
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
- Online since 2020
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500 + 100 free spins, wagering 40x
Licence on file: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, POLi, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming
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Casinoly CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$40
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$40
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, PayID, Neosurf, Skrill 1-Tap, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming
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PowBet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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20bet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, MuchBetter, Jeton
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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Zotabet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$2,000 + 300 free spins
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
- Online since 2022
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$2,000 + 300 free spins
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming, Big Time Gaming
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GranawinHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 40x
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
- Online since 2024
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$30
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Transfer
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BitStarz Casino
Welcome package up to NZ$2,000 + 180 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Welcome package up to NZ$2,000 + 180 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, Visa Credit, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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Betway Casino
100% up to NZ$500 on each of first 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Malta Gaming Authority
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500 on each of first 4 deposits, wagering 50x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Malta Gaming Authority
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro, POLi, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Big Time Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming
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All Slots Casino
100% welcome package up to NZ$1,500
- Deposits from NZ$5
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Malta Gaming Authority
- Skrill withdrawals under an hour
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% welcome package up to NZ$1,500, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$5
Licence on file: Malta Gaming Authority
Operator: Baytree Interactive Ltd (69691), Guernsey
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Red Tiger Gaming, Big Time Gaming, ISoftBet
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22bet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$500
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
- Online since 2017
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500, wagering 50x
Licence on file: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V. / Marikit Holdings Ltd
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming
Reference listing for readers aged 20 and over. These operators are based offshore and hold no New Zealand licence — the Department of Internal Affairs issues the first local licences from 1 December 2026. Figures are the terms the operators publish and change without notice. Help with gambling: gamblinghelpline.co.nz, 0800 654 655.
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Most punters betting on eSports will start with MOBA games simply because they are so prevalent among the gaming community, and they feature in both domestic and international leagues.
- League of Legends – Also known as LoL is the most popular MOBA title on the planet. Released in 2009, it is played with 2 teams of 5 players each. All players in a team select a “champion” from a list of 130. The aim is to destroy the opponent’s Nexus.
- Defence Of the Ancients 2 – Popularly known as DOTA 2, has a similar structure to League of Legends in that it is played with 2 teams of 5 players each. Matches are played on a single map with each player selection a “hero” from 113 choices. The aim is to destroy the opponents major structure called an “Ancient”.
- Heroes of the Storm – With eSports gaming, Heroes of the storm is slightly different to the regular MOBA fare in that it is really just a fighting title aptly named a Hero Brawler. 2 teams of 5 players take control of a Hero where the aim is simply to kill all your opponents.
First-Person Shooters (FPS)
- Counterstrike: Global Offensive – Commonly known as CS:GO, this first-person shooter game is the most popular at eSports NZ sites. The game splits teams into the terrorists and the counter-terrorists. The terrorists must plant a bomb and kill the hostages while the counter-terrorists must defuse the bomb and safe the hostages.
- Overwatch – Released in 2016, Overwatch is a multiplayer game where players work together to meet set objectives. These can include escorting a transport or securing a location.
- Call of Duty – Popular with eSports leagues, Call of Duty is perhaps the most expansive first-person shooter in the world spawning several sequels and spinoffs. It is a modern warfare game set in World War II
Real Time Strategy RTS
- StarCraft II – The sequel to the original StarCraft is responsible for propelling the eSports NZ has to offer into the global area. This RTS game is a military science fiction masterpiece involving three species including the Terrans, the Zerg and the Protoss.
- WarCraft II – WarCraft II is yet another sequel that has gone on to become one of the most popular genres in the industry. First released in the late 90’s, during play teams collect resources and build structures in order to defeat their opponents.
Sports and Racing
- FIFA – FIFA is undoubtedly the most popular sports-themed release on the planet. It usually offers the best odds and is simply an electronic version of football, which is why it appeals to the general masses.
- Rocket League – While not actually based on a sport as such, Rocket League is a type of virtual sport where players use rocket-powered vehicles to move a ball around and score a goal.
Formula One – As with FIFA, Formula One is based on the real-life version of the sports with no set eSports teams but rather a professional league with drivers competing for a season title and race title.
