Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Hargreaves, Ourmediapro
```htmlAt Ourmediapro, every online pokies review published on ourmediapro.net follows a structured, transparent, and independently verified process. Our goal is simple: to give New Zealand players honest, accurate, and up-to-date information so they can choose the right real money pokie site with confidence. This page explains exactly how we evaluate each casino, what criteria matter most, and why you can trust the scores we publish.
Liam Hargreaves, the owner and lead reviewer at Ourmediapro, personally tests every online casino before a review goes live on the site. Liam does not rely on press releases, operator-supplied information, or secondhand accounts. Instead, he creates a real player account, deposits his own funds using payment methods available to NZ players, plays a selection of pokie titles, and contacts customer support directly. Only after completing this hands-on process does a review get written and published. This approach ensures that what you read reflects an authentic player experience in 2026, not a theoretical one.
Before spending any time on a full review, Liam checks whether the casino holds a valid licence from a recognised regulatory authority. Sites that cannot demonstrate legitimate licensing are immediately disqualified and will not appear on Ourmediapro under any circumstances.
Liam registers a standard player account using New Zealand details. This tests how straightforward the sign-up process is, whether identity verification requirements are reasonable, and whether the site accepts NZ players without geographic restrictions.
A real deposit is made using at least two payment methods commonly available to NZ players. Welcome bonuses and promotions are claimed where possible so that bonus terms, wagering requirements, and time limits can be evaluated from a genuine player perspective.
Liam plays a cross-section of pokie titles, including popular NZ-facing slots from major software providers. He notes game loading times, RTP transparency, jackpot availability, and overall software quality.
Support is contacted through live chat, email, or both. Response times, quality of answers, and professionalism are all recorded as part of the review.
The casino is accessed on a mobile device to assess browser compatibility, app availability, and whether the pokie library is fully accessible on smaller screens.
Where practical, a withdrawal is requested to verify processing times, any fees applied, and whether the cashout experience matches the casino's stated policies.
Once all testing is complete, scores are assigned across six weighted criteria and combined into a final overall rating out of 10. The full review is then written and published.
Each casino reviewed on Ourmediapro is scored across six categories. Every category is weighted to reflect its relative importance to NZ pokie players.
| Category | Weighting | What We Look At |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, free spins, ongoing promotions, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of pokie titles, software providers, jackpot pokies, new releases, game quality |
| Payment Methods | 15% | NZD support, available deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, fees |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, live chat response time, email quality, helpfulness |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile browser performance, dedicated app, game availability on mobile, ease of navigation |
All sites are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in practice:
Scores are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in a casino's offering, licensing status, or player feedback gathered throughout the year.
Independence is at the core of everything Liam Hargreaves publishes on Ourmediapro. Here is how we protect editorial integrity:
The New Zealand online pokies market continues to evolve, and so does our methodology. Liam Hargreaves remains committed to keeping every review on ourmediapro.net accurate, current, and genuinely useful for real money players in New Zealand. If you have questions about how a specific site was rated, or if you have had a player experience worth sharing, you are welcome to reach out through our contact page.
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