Category: Guides

Practical guides to DIA timelines, KYC, NZD banking, safer settings and how to read operator claims during the Online Casino Gambling Act rollout.

Reporting suspect AI casino ads the useful way

Screenshot, URL, time. That is what DIA can act on—not a vague complaint. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst…

How I pack KYC files without oversharing

Send the minimum clean set. Extra pages create delay, not trust. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more…

A calm August checklist while EOIs close

EOI window ends 14 August. What players should ignore—and watch. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than…

Safe browsing habits when ‘scambling’ rises

Fraud sites mimic legitimate brands during hype cycles. I’ve covered gambling products as a journalist and analyst for more than ten years,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…