✍️ Written by: Jason Dunfield
✅ Reviewed by: Hannah Cutajar
If you’ve ever googled “best online casinos NZ” and didn’t break out in hives from the sea of sugar-coated garbage reviews — congrats. You’re either some kind of clairvoyant, or you got really lucky.
Who the hell are we, anyway?
I’m Jason Dunfield. I used to work customer support for one of those oh-so-legit online casinos — yeah, the kind that dangle bonuses like candy and ghost you the second you try to cash out. I saw the fine print nightmares. I dealt with the ragey emails. I knew the game was rigged — not just in slots, but in the bloody review industry too.
So, in 2021, I cracked. And Jasons.co.nz was born — out of spite, mostly, but also out of a deep need to do it better. Real reviews, no fluff, no bulls**t.
What we actually do (and don’t)
Let’s get one thing clear:
We’re not here to promise you jackpots or make it rain fake happiness.
What we do offer is:
- Raw, independent reviews of NZ-friendly online casinos. We test them, we rank them, we call them out.
- Side-by-side comparisons based on things that actually matter: payouts, licenses, support, and whether the bonuses are a trap.
- Guides for keeping your bankroll alive — because the “all-in” strategy isn’t cute.
- Slot reviews and provider breakdowns that cut through the glitz.
And here’s what we don’t do:
- We don’t sell review spots to the highest bidder.
- We don’t push casinos with sketchy vibes or mystery licenses.
- We don’t tell you every casino is “top-rated” just because they bought us lunch. (They didn’t. We bring our own sandwiches.)
Our mission
We’re not chasing likes. We’re here to help New Zealanders avoid getting screwed by shady operators and affiliate fluff.
Our mission? To become NZ’s most transparent, honest, and genuinely player-focused casino review platform. No smoke. No mirrors. Just facts (and the occasional sarcastic comment).
Our Story (a.k.a. how the chaos started)
Wanna see how this all unfolded? Here’s the TL;DR version:
Who we’re for (yes, we’re picky)
You’ll probably like us if:
- You live in New Zealand and don’t want to end up on some shady .net site with a pirate logo.
- You’re new and don’t want to accidentally bet your rent.
- You’ve had it with “every casino is the best” reviews.
- You want real info, not candy-coated affiliate bait.
Basically, if you’re not a casino robot, you’re our kind of people.
Jasons.co.nz by the numbers
- 100+ casinos tested — not just browsed. We dig in, play, win (sometimes), and withdraw (when they let us).
- 10,000+ monthly readers — yeah, folks are paying attention.
- 10+ years of combined industry chaos — support, compliance, research, heartbreak.
- 0 paid rankings — and we’re not about to start.
- 24/7 access — insomnia-friendly, rage-click approved.
Why you can (maybe) trust us
Because:
- We don’t suck up to casinos.
- Sponsored content is clearly marked — no sneaky promo plugs here.
- We’re locals. We get the NZ market, the banks, the payment methods, the vibes.
- We’ve been around the block. This isn’t our first rodeo — or our first chargeback.
Responsible Gambling: Use your damn head
Gambling can be fun. Until it’s not. If you’re betting with your grocery money or hiding your losses from your partner — it’s time to take a breather.
We’re not here to judge. We’ve all pushed it too far at some point. But if you’re losing control — stop. Reach out. Talk to someone. There’s help out there that’s actually helpful.
Here are some solid places to start:
- https://www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz/
- https://www.pgfnz.org.nz/
- https://www.health.govt.nz/
- https://www.choicenotchance.org.nz/
This is your life. Treat it like it matters more than that bonus round.
Get in touch (but maybe not at 2am, yeah?)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone (NZ): +64 9 889 7032
- Mailing address: 48 Ocean View Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, New Zealand
Disclaimer (aka don’t sue us)
We’re not a casino. We don’t take bets. We don’t hold your money. We’re just a bunch of sleep-deprived nerds writing honest reviews and occasionally yelling at bad UX.
You make your own choices. We just try to give you the facts — and save you from falling into the same traps we’ve seen a thousand times.
Play smart. Or don’t. But at least know what you’re walking into.
