Preparing for fewer brands after licensing
Fifteen licences means fewer shelves. Diversify attention, not deposits. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten…
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Author: Samuel Lewis
Journalist, analyst and practitioner covering New Zealand online gambling for 10+ years.
Mapping fees: deposit, withdrawal, FX
Hidden FX still appears on NZD wallets. Track it. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten…
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Questions to ask support before you verify
Support quality predicts payout pain. My script. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years, and…
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Starter path if you only play weekend pokies
A restrained weekend routine that still feels like leisure. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten…
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VPN myths for NZ players under the new Act
Location rules are not a game. Don’t test regulators for fun. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more…
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How to leave a site cleanly before the grey market shrinks
From 1 December 2026, providers that have not applied for a licence face a hard stop serving New Zealand. I treat that…
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A 20-minute weekly audit of open bonuses
Unfinished wagering is a liability. My audit script. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years,…
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Reading T&Cs for advertising-restricted brands
When ads are banned, terms pages become the pitch. Read them colder. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for…
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A two-wallet rule for transitional NZD play
One wallet for tests, one for leisure. Mixing them is how soft losses hide. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and…
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Choosing live casino tables without chasing ‘hot’ seats
Seat myths waste money. A selection guide. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years, and…
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