Casino Games

Each site in our guide offers a wide selection of online games. Pokies are the most popular, closely followed by classic table games like Roulette and Blackjack.
 
Whether you play online or at a local New Zealand casino, these games operate the same way. However, online casino games often have an advantage with higher payout rates. Video poker stands out as the most profitable game, offering the best return-to-player rates.

Blackjack

Blackjack is New Zealand’s most popular card game, and with a bit of mastery of the rules, you can find yourself winning hands often. Blackjack is played live or in instant play mode at virtual casinos. Playing with one hand at a time allows you to take your time, then, once you’ve got the hang of it, betting on several hands at once boosts winnings. If you don’t know how to play this legendary game, our guide is full of info to help you on your way.

Pokies

Online Pokies are New Zealand’s fastest-growing gambling games. But, which machines have the biggest jackpots? The answer is progressive jackpot games. There are several types of slot machines. Some allow you to bet small amounts of money without taking too much risk. Others are all about betting big to land giant pots. Below, we’ve listed the different types of pokies. There’s a machine to suit everyone’s tastes! We also explain how all the different pokies work on our site.

Classics

Conventional machines are easy to use and only have three rollers. With these games, there are low limits, and the pots in play aren’t very high. It’s possible to land thousands of dollars with these machines. What’s more, you can bet from a single cent, which is perfect for a small budget.

Themed machines

5-roller video machines

5-roller video pokies with 3D graphics are top-rated on casino sites. Even better than the exciting graphics are the NZ$250,000 jackpots! The only downside is that you have to bet big to be in with a chance to win a massive jackpot. However, the return rates for these machines are over 95%, which is a reliable figure.

Progressive games

Progressive pokie games have pots that keep growing, and every time there’s a winner, the jackpot reboots to a minimum amount. From one second to another, any lucky player can win a fortune. The unique aspect of these progressive pokies is that a fraction of the players’ bets fuels the jackpot.
 

The most impressive titles in New Zealand online casinos are:

• The Wheel of Wishes,
• The Mega Moolah,
• The Mega Vault.

Roulette

There are three versions of Roulette found at casinos:

• French Roulette with its special zero rule,
• European Roulette (the most played version at online casinos),
• American Roulette with its two zeros making it less favourable.

The most profitable of all the Roulettes is the French variant. It may come as a surprise, but only the European and American Roulettes are available in most casinos. This is because the casino increases its margin with them. However, French Roulette is playable on the Jackpot City site.

If Roulette tempts you, you can learn how to play with our guide.

Video poker

Classic poker is the inspiration for video poker. But, the advantage of video poker machines is that you can bet with minimal risk. Learning the rules of this game is easy and, what’s more, the payout rates are close to 100%.
 
The classic versions of the game are Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild. If you want to know more, browse our dedicated online video poker page to discover all the winning combinations.

Casino game reviews in New Zealand

Gambling is a cultural staple in many countries, and New Zealand is no exception. While board games and card games are fan favorites, cash games also hold a strong appeal. The lottery and scratch tickets are the most popular, followed by sports betting and casino games. New Zealand’s casino industry, both local and online, is thriving, with platforms welcoming Kiwi players daily. Thanks to a high-quality selection available across the country, New Zealand’s casino sector is well-rounded and robust.