New Zealand Gaming Statistics
In New Zealand the gaming industry has seen structural changes, changes that started coming into operation by the late 1980s, with nationwide lottery draws. One of the principal changes was the introduction, on 1 August, of the Lotto in 1987. Prior to the New Zealand lottery's launch, gaming revenues were chiefly derived through the purchasing of a Golden Kiwi lottery ticket or paying a visit to the TAB for racing wagers. The introduction of the Lotto saw a sustained rise in revenue with NZ$248.5 million in gross sales in the first year to a sum that had more than doubled by 1998, reaching NZ$638.7 million. In total, and these are figures compiled from 1998, New Zealanders were spending more than $1 billion on gambling with a total betting turnover, including re-staked winnings, of $6.1 billion being reported.
Casinos that hold accounts in New Zealand dollars
12 operators that hold accounts in New Zealand dollars. Each entry shows the deposit minimum, the wagering on the welcome offer and where the licence sits.
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SlotLounge Casino
Up to NZ$22,500 + 350 free spins over 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 40x
- Online since 2025
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Up to NZ$22,500 + 350 free spins over 4 deposits, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$30
Payments and games
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming, Nolimit City, Push Gaming
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SlotsMafia Casino
Welcome package up to NZ$37,500 + 350 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 50x
- Online since 2024
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Welcome package up to NZ$37,500 + 350 free spins, wagering 50x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Operator: Hollycorn N.V.
Payments and games
Game studios: Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin, Hacksaw Gaming, Relax Gaming, Betsoft
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SlotRaveTakes bitcoin
Up to NZ$5,000 + 150 free spins over 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 40x
- Online since 2025
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Up to NZ$5,000 + 150 free spins over 4 deposits, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay, MuchBetter
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Bizzo CasinoTakes bitcoin
Welcome package up to NZ$5,000 + 150 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$25
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Curacao
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Welcome package up to NZ$5,000 + 150 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$25
Licence on file: Curacao
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Jeton, MiFinity, Flexepin
Game studios: Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming, Big Time Gaming, Nolimit City
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National CasinoTakes bitcoin
100% up to NZ$500 + 100 free spins
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Curacao
- Online since 2020
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500 + 100 free spins, wagering 40x
Licence on file: Curacao
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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N1Bet CasinoTakes bitcoin
Up to NZ$10,000 + 200 free spins over 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Curacao
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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GranawinTakes bitcoin
100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$35
- Wagering 40x
- Online since 2024
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$35
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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All Slots Casino
100% welcome package up to NZ$1,500
- Deposits from NZ$5
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Kahnawake
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% welcome package up to NZ$1,500, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$5
Licence on file: Kahnawake
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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Betway CasinoTakes bitcoin
100% up to NZ$500 on each of first 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Malta Gaming Authority
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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20bet CasinoTakes bitcoin
100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$35
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Curacao
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$35
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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Godz CasinoTakes bitcoin
300% up to NZ$15,000 + 300 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$25
- Wagering 35x
- Online since 2026
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 300% up to NZ$15,000 + 300 free spins, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$25
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, MiFinity, Bitcoin, Ethereum
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22bet CasinoTakes bitcoin
100% up to NZ$500
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Curacao
- Online since 2017
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500, wagering 50x
Licence on file: Curacao
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
A reference list, not a recommendation, and only for readers aged 18 and over. The operators are offshore and unlicensed in New Zealand until the Department of Internal Affairs begins issuing licences on 1 December 2026. Terms are as published and change without notice. Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655.
Gambling gets more and more popular over the years. The incorporation of various technologies has made it even more widespread and easy to access than ever before, with a corresponding rise in revenue. In 2015, for example, gamblers in New Zealand spent a total of $2,091 billion on their favourite games, and the industry seems set to just keep on growing.
Casinos and Gaming Machines
The amount of gaming machines in New Zealand is immense, reinforcing the notion that New Zealanders are big on gambling. These machines are even popular outside of casinos, showing how much they are part of everyday life in New Zealand. Reports dating back to 1998 indicated a total of 2 400 sites at which machines could be found. By 1999 these reports would show that there were over 13 000 standalone machines in use outside of casinos and over 1 500 in use inside of casinos. Gaming turnover at the time was as follows:
- 40% from Gaming Machines (outside of casinos)
- 10% from the NZ Lotteries Commission
- 19% from Racing
- 31% from Casinos
Technology’s Impact
Telephone betting, aka phone betting was something initially introduced by TAB and this added significant revenue, accounting for the 34.5% of the company’s sports and racing turnover in 1998. At the same time, and in line with international trends of online gambling, Tab launched its internet betting. The proliferation of online gambling has however taken some profits away from TAB as many New Zealand players prefer online gambling as well as mobile casino gambling, which is conducted on a phone.
The convenience of online and mobile playing and betting, as well as the fact that so many more opportunities are merely a click or a call away, make the fact that they have become so popular quite unsurprising. With lower overheads proprietors, can also afford to accept lower minimum wagers, and together with the bonuses that online operators offer they can help players and punters to win a lot more money.
Overall Casino Gaming Profit Generation
In terms of money generated from casino gaming in New Zealand, profits have seen a relatively consistent trend with 2015 thus far providing the most revenue. Since 2006 up until now, New Zealand casino gaming has seen the following financial results in US dollars:
- 2006: $383 million
- 2007: $364 million
- 2008: $373 million
- 2009: $373 million
- 2010: $365 million
- 2011: $350 million
- 2012: $353 million
- 2013: $369 million
- 2014: $388 million
- 2015: $408 million
Comparable Gaming Trends
The information for New Zealand’s online casino gaming trends are unavailable and or limited. However, land-based casino trends are very similar to those of online casinos. For instance, pokies machines account for roughly 80% of machines in land-based casinos and sites outside of casinos. The same can be said for online casinos with the majority of their games being online pokies. Online casinos tend to offer more games on the whole due to no physical constraints but in terms of the designation of games, the two mimic each other. Both offer similar amounts of pokies games and table games from a percentage stand point.
