Safety is the leading criterion players should consider when choosing a gambling site. With such a huge number of casino sites and apps, it is really difficult to find platforms that offer quality services, fair games and protect their users from scams. You can rely on independent review services that research gambling sites, however, you should know yourself what factors contribute to player’s safety and see if the casino websites you are interested in are worth your time. 

 

I decided to provide my Kiwi readers with a complete guide with all the necessary tips you need for safe and fair play. 

Reputable Casinos in New Zealand

Platforms that hold UK, Curacao, Malta, and Kahnawake gambling licenses are the safest options since recognized authorities reviewed them. I have recently learned that it takes 16 weeks for an online casino to get a license from the UK Gambling Commission. This one is considered the toughest to get because of all the regulations companies have to follow in order to obtain UKGC approval. I read that the UK license costs around £370 (applying fee only). The applicants have to submit documents that prove compliance with general policies and procedures, rules of play, customer terms and conditions, bank statements for the past six months for all accounts, proof of funding, as well as profit and loss projections for the next three years. Now you can understand why platforms with offshore licenses can’t guarantee solid protection from scams. 

Trusted Payment Methods

One of the factors that contribute to safe gambling is payments. Avoid shady platforms that offer only 1 or 2 payment options you have never used or heard of before. Top-rated online casinos in New Zealand must provide a range of options like Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, and Paysafecard. Bitcoin and other cryptos. 

Fair Games

Join casino sites that offer exceptionally fair games. How do you know if they do? Look for a Random Number Generator (RNG) Certificate that states what independent agencies tested the games. There are two famous independent agencies, eCOGRA and iTech Labs, that check and evaluate online gambling software and systems, as well as make sure that casino games are not rigged and that the outcome depends solely on players’ luck. 

Personal Information Protection

As a new or regular player, you should be able to understand what features a casino has to protect your personal information. There certainly should be 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) and SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology involved. These are important features that will protect your account, the information that you share, and when making deposits and withdrawals. 

Responsible Gambling Tools

Platforms that are not on the self-exclusion list and do not offer deposit and time limit tools are likely to have poorer protection and lower rates. Nowadays, responsible gambling plays a massive role in players’ well-being. More and more casino sites educate their players on potential risks, as well as encourage players to use the following features:

 

  • deposit limits and betting limits
  • session limit
  • cooling-off period
  • voluntarily self-exclusion for a certain period of time
  • transaction history

 

Responsible gambling is not directly connected to avoidance of scams, yet, platforms that introduce the tools we have listed above care for players’ mental well-being, therefore, comply with all the regulations to protect players and ensure fair play. 

Summary

Keeping these tips in mind, you are sure to enjoy your online gambling experience and avoid scams. Read reviews as it will help you to understand whether the casino you are about to join is trustworthy, and don’t neglect other players’ reviews. Players often share honest opinions about bonuses, games, withdrawals, and customer support quality. This should definitely help you avoid shady platforms.