About Wishbone

Wishbone is an independent guide to real-money online casinos for New Zealand players. We test the sites that accept Kiwis, rank them on how they actually perform, and explain the parts the operators would rather you skimmed.

What we do

We review online casinos the way a careful friend would: we sign up, deposit in New Zealand dollars, verify our identity, play a spread of pokies and tables, and withdraw so we can time the payout ourselves. Then we write it up plainly, with the catch stated up front.

How we test

Our full method is on the how we rate page. In short, we weight payout speed and NZD banking most heavily, then games, then bonus fairness, then safety, then support and mobile. Figures are dated so you know how current they are.

How we make money

When you sign up to a casino through a link on our site, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. This is how we keep the lights on. It does not change our ratings or running order, which come from testing. If a site pays well but treats players poorly, it does not make our list.

Editorial independence

No operator can buy a higher ranking, a better review, or a place on a shortlist. We drop sites that stall withdrawals or move the goalposts on bonus terms, regardless of any commercial relationship.

Responsible gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. We publish player-protection guidance on our responsible gambling page, and every page carries the Gambling Helpline number. You must be 18 or older to gamble in New Zealand.

Contact

Questions or corrections are welcome through our contact page.