The minute you put your money down at the blackjack table to exchange it for chips, you become a participant in a game governed by strict mathematical rules. Every time a card is drawn from the deck, it has a definite, irrefutable function. A king is a ten. A seven is a seven. You base […]
Poker is one of those games that seems intimidating from the outside, but once you understand the basics, it’s surprisingly simple. Stud poker, if you’re unfamiliar with it, is one of the older and more traditional variants of the game, and while it’s not quite as popular as Texas Hold’em, it’s definitely a game you’ll […]
If you’re new to gambling online, it’s generally best to pick games that are easy to understand and don’t slow you down with tons of complex rules. This not only allows you to get started as soon as possible, but it also ensures you get to actually enjoy playing! In this post, we’re going to […]
Blackjack is one of the easiest casino games to get your head around, but once you go slightly beyond the basics, you’ll come across a few rules – and options – that are super important, but can be a little tricky to understand. One of those options is Surrender – and to make things more […]
You log in and lo and behold, the very game you wanted to play is at the top of the list the whole time. You are having a losing streak, but now you have the opportunity to win a bonus round. Coincidence? Luck? Don’t bet on it. Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence, the […]
When players talk about “fairness” in online casinos, they’re usually referring to one of two systems: either RNG certification or provably fair gaming . On the surface, both of these systems are designed to guarantee random outcomes, but if you look into the complexities of them – under the hood, so to speak – they […]
Online pokies are one of the most popular forms of online gambling in New Zealand, but they’re also associated with a lot of confusion, misconceptions, and, sometimes, outright myths! Some players, for example, assume all online pokies are rigged, while others automatically think they’re safer than land-based pokies, simply because they’re digital. The truth? As […]
If you’ve ever shuffled a deck of cards in your hand, you’ve wielded an element of technology unchanged in form for the last several hundred years. The passing down of this deck of 52 cards is, in fact, a tale of both global trade and advanced engineering. Most gamblers are only interested in what is […]
If you’ve spent any time playing blackjack online or at a live casino, you’ve probably seen table rules mentioning whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. It’s one of those rules that looks pretty insignificant at first, but you’d be surprised at just how much impact it has on the house edge – […]
Each spin, each card deal, each roulette ball drop you watch online is a result that has been calculated in a rapid cycle running in the background. It looks like it’s all about luck, but it isn’t. Only by understanding how casino RNGs work can you distinguish what constitutes fair play and what constitutes superstition. […]
Trust is one of the biggest concerns for online casino players in New Zealand today. Whether you’re spinning the reels of your favourite pokie, or placing bets on your favourite casino table game, betting online means you can’t physically see the cards, dice, or pokie machine mechanics at work. Essentially, you’re relying entirely on software […]
Every gambler has this experience. A string of reds at the roulette wheel. A run of ten dead spins at the pokie. The thought emerges effortlessly: “Black is up now,” or “the pokie owes me now.” It seems logical. The notion of owing a result after a streak has come to be known as the […]
Imagine a slot tournament as extending an ordinary slot experience into a sprint. Rather than quietly spinning your way from one slot machine to the next, you are competing against the leaderboard, the clock, and the audience in an effort to wring as much as possible from the short slot tournament window. These are also […]
Sic Bo is one of those classic casino games that a majority of Kiwis know what it looks like but have never been tempted to try. The board is full of symbols, and there are payouts everywhere, with the dice being rolled at a speed so fast, it looks like utter chaos. Beneath the complex […]
Live dealer game shows occupy a weird middle space somewhere in between a traditional casino and a TV studio. They are much more akin to prime time viewing than they are to a blackjack table, but beneath the glamour and lighthearted chatter lurks the ever-present house advantage. They act as a stepping stone into the […]
