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DashTickets, founded in 2009 by Matthew Robert Davey and operated by Dash Tickets New Zealand Limited, is a gambling magazine that helps New Zealand players navigate the world of offshore online casinos.

Initially created as a small project to evaluate the most popular offshore casinos, today's online pokies rating DashTickets has become one of the leading niche websites in the country. Thousands of readers rely on its reviews to form opinions and choose the best options. The website is especially popular among slot game enthusiasts since DashTickets pays special attention to this topic.

Mark Dash
Mark Dash, Editor-in-Chief of DashTickets

'New Zealanders are avid fans of pokies or pokie machines, so we knew we would have to prioritize these games first and foremost when we started our magazine. With so many offshore casinos available, finding the best ones requires a lot of research and analysis, and there is no reason for every player to spend their time digging into the specifics of every option. We simplify the process and serve as a middleman: players look up the best games on our website and then just go and play them,' says Mark Dash, editor-in-chief of DashTickets.

The team's rigorous review requirements and dedication to providing unbiased reviews from a player's perspective have earned the trust of local players, and online pokies rating created by DashTickets with signature DashScore became a well-established standard casinos have to uphold.

'When you operate in the casino industry, trust is the rarest resource you can get, but once you get it, your website becomes unparalleled. Way too many projects exist purely to sell certain casinos' services, and the audience has grown tired of it. Players simply want a website they can rely on when they make their choices, and that is what we were always aiming to be,' says Dash.

What Constitutes a Good Online Pokies Game?

DashTickets has established strict requirements when evaluating slot games to ensure that New Zealanders can play the best pokies available.

First, the casino website needs to have a Malta or UK license—everything else is considered rather weak and unreliable, with several known cases of poor player treatment. Second, the casino has to provide great registration bonuses to help players try out the online pokies before they decide to deposit any money.

Any slot game recommended by DashTickets will have a high RTP and be personally tested by the team using third-party software to ensure unbiased results. The team will also evaluate how often a particular casino offers bonuses and other promotions, with the most generous being at the top of DashTickets' rating.

Finally, any casino that accepts New Zealand players should respect them and offer a variety of typical local payment and withdrawal methods, as well as a responsive technical support team that knows how to solve any potential issues quickly and reliably.

Sophia Novakivska
Sophia Novakivska, Author at Dashtickets

"We emphasize ensuring the best quality standards for the casinos we promote, whether directly or indirectly. When we review them, we want players to understand every aspect of the experience they can expect from a certain website. We might be a bit strict, but that is our way of guaranteeing New Zealanders get the best treatment from offshore websites," says Sophia Novakivska, author at Dashtickets.

Nowadays, DashTickets offers the most comprehensive database of online pokies available to New Zealanders, with almost 80 casinos presented. While reviewing such a large number of establishments required a lot of time and effort, the team intends to continue with their work and cover other areas of the industry as well.

Our goal is to become the go-to place for any player in New Zealand, whether they want to learn more about legal issues regarding it , read the latest news, online pokies reviews, or simply find the most lucrative bonuses. While it would require much extra work, we have just the right team to make it happen,' says Mark Dash.

Want to Connect with DashTickets?

If you're interested in contacting DashTickets or collaborating with the team as an affiliate partner, visit the DashTickets Contact page .