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casino sister sites.

What makes two casinos sister sites?

We use “sister sites” for brands with a documented link through the same operator or parent company. The operator is the legal entity that runs the brand. The parent company sits above it in the ownership chain. Two brands can belong to one group and have different operators.

• Shared operator. The same legal entity runs both brands. Account rules and support channels can still vary.
• Shared parent. Both brands belong to the same group. The group may run them through separate companies.
• Former connection. The relationship existed during the period covered by the records. A sale, closure or transfer may have changed it.

What if the sites look alike?

A shared game lobby, design or software supplier may explain why two sites feel similar. We record technology links separately and use company records and published terms to establish who owns or operates a brand. See how we verify connections.

How to read a sister site listing

Read each listing from the brand name down to the companies behind it. The website, legal entity and dates tell you which relationship the evidence supports.

Brand and website

The brand is the public name. The domain identifies the website the record covers. We consider both because a name can remain in use after a move to a different domain, and similar names may refer to different businesses. For a historical record, we use the domain and name that appear in the evidence from that period.

Operating company

The operator is the legal entity the brand identifies as responsible for providing the service. The most useful wording is usually in the section of the terms that describes who the customer enters into an agreement with. A company named elsewhere on the page may have a different role, such as managing a trademark or providing payment services. We look at the role stated alongside the name.

Direct owner and wider group

An operator may be owned through several companies. The immediate shareholder is the first link in that chain. The parent company we identify is the one the available evidence supports. Where the records establish an intermediate owner and leave the wider chain unclear, we state how far the evidence goes. That gives readers a specific relationship they can check.

Dates and evidence

A check date tells readers when we reviewed a source. An effective date tells readers when a change took place. The two can be weeks or months apart. A transfer notice published in advance, for example, may name both the current and incoming operator. We use the effective date to distinguish those roles and the check date to show when we confirmed the source.

How we describe the strength of a finding

A confirmed link has a source that identifies the relevant companies and the relationship between them. A historical link has support for a particular period. We use “unconfirmed” when we can identify a possible connection but the records are too limited or contradictory to establish it. This can happen when a site’s footer shows a different legal name from its terms or when an ownership filing predates a reported sale.

How we trace casino ownership

We start with the company named in the brand’s terms, then follow the ownership chain through company records and dated notices.

Start with the agreement

Our first question is which company provides the service described in the terms. We look for a legal name, a registration number and a jurisdiction. If the site has different terms for different markets, we use the version relevant to the question and note its date where available. A name from a global page may identify a different company from the one shown in terms applicable to a New Zealand account.

A footer is useful for locating the operator disclosure. The account agreement gives more context about how the company’s role is defined. If the sources disagree, we check whether one is older, whether they apply to different markets and whether a public notice explains the difference.

Match the legal entity to company records

A registration number can distinguish two entities with similar names and can help readers follow the same company through a name change. For a company registered in New Zealand, the Companies Register supports searches by company name, company number and New Zealand Business Number. For an entity incorporated elsewhere, the relevant corporate register depends on its jurisdiction. New Zealand Companies Office guide to searching the register

Company records can establish that an entity exists and may identify its shareholders. We read those details in context. A minority shareholding, a common director or a shared registered address is a reason to look more closely. A claim that two brands have the same parent calls for evidence of the ownership relationship itself.

Put each source to the right use

Company records help establish identity and ownership. An operator’s dated notice can establish when customers were told about a rebrand or migration. The applicable terms can show who holds the account and which process applies to a withdrawal. The regulator’s record is the source for licence status. One source can answer its own question while leaving another open.

When documents conflict, we look for the dates, legal names and markets covered by each. A recent company filing and an older version of the terms may both be accurate for their own dates. Where we cannot reconcile the difference, we leave the finding open and explain which part is uncertain. Read our full research method

What a connection means for an existing account

Shared ownership tells you how brands are connected. To find out what happens to a login, identity check or balance, look at the rules and notices for the individual account.

Logins and account history

A shared operator can run separate account systems or keep distinct records for each brand. The first question is whether the company explicitly says that an account has moved or can be accessed under another name. Look for a dated notice that names both brands and describes what happens to login details, account history and contact preferences. A new logo alone tells readers little about those changes.

If an operator says an account has migrated, keep a copy of the notice and any instructions that identify the receiving company. Use a verified support channel if the account shows unexpected activity or if an email asks for sensitive information. A query that starts with the migration date and the relevant account reference is easier to connect to the right record.

Identity checks

The information requested for identity verification can vary by brand, account status and reason for the check. For an existing request, look for the operator name, the documents requested and the official submission channel. If a previous check was completed at another brand, ask the company handling the account whether it can use that result or needs a separate check.

Our listings describe what the available records say about verification. They cannot show whether a particular person has passed a check. Readers should keep identity documents and login details out of editorial enquiries. For information about what this directory collects, see our Privacy Policy.

Withdrawals and pending balances

A quoted withdrawal timeframe can refer to the time an operator takes to review the request, the time a payment provider takes to move the funds or the whole process. To compare two published timeframes, first check whether they measure the same part of the process. Then look at the payment method, currency and any conditions tied to an outstanding identity check.

For a pending withdrawal, the most useful details are the date it was requested, the amount and currency, and any reference number or status update. Keep the correspondence that explains a delay or asks for further information. If an account moved between operators while the request was pending, the transfer notice may specify which company handles it.

Account restrictions and complaints

Check the account notice for the name of the company that made the decision and the route it gives for asking for a review. Group-level contact details can help identify where to start when a brand has changed names, but a written reply from the responsible company is more useful for an unresolved account issue. Include the date and reference for the original decision so the recipient can identify it.

An editorial correction and an account complaint serve different purposes. Send a correction when this directory misidentifies an operator, relationship or date. Raise a balance, access or service issue through the channel named by the company responsible for the account. Our Terms and Conditions explain the scope of this directory.

How to follow a rebrand transfer or closure

Start with the date of the change and the last notice sent to account holders. The notice can help you distinguish a name change from a transfer or closure and find the company responsible for any outstanding requests.

A new name under the same company

A rebrand can change what a customer sees while the legal entity remains the same. Compare the operator name and registration number before and after the change. If the entity matches, read the rebrand notice for details about the site address, account access and the date the new name took effect. Existing terms may have changed at the same time, so keep the version relevant to any open issue.

A transfer to another operator

A transfer can keep the public brand name in place while changing the company responsible for the service. Check the incoming and outgoing names and the effective date. Look for wording about who receives account records, handles pending requests or responds to complaints that began before the transfer. If the notice gives separate dates for different steps, record those dates separately.

One practical way to organise the evidence is to start with the account event and work forward. Write down when the transaction or complaint began, when the transfer took effect and which company replied at each stage. The sequence can show whether a current support channel has the records needed to answer the question.

A brand closes or leaves the market

A closure notice may distinguish the last day for ordinary account access from the deadline or process for dealing with balances. Save the full notice, including any contact instructions. If the site address later redirects somewhere else, keep the original domain and look for a dated statement that explains where records went and who is handling outstanding requests.

When we record a closure, we state the scope supported by the source. A notice about service ending in New Zealand can describe a market exit while the same brand continues elsewhere. A notice that covers the whole brand can support a broader finding. The wording matters when readers are trying to locate a historical account.

When the public record is incomplete

Sometimes the terms identify a new operator but provide little information about an older account. In that case, past statements, account emails and dated notices can help establish who was responsible at the time. Ask the current contact to confirm whether it holds the older account records or can identify the company that does. Keep personal correspondence out of public correction requests.

Examples of how we classify connections

The following examples are hypothetical. They show how we describe a connection when the evidence supports a specific relationship.

Two brands name one operator

Both sets of terms name the same company and registration number as the entity providing the service. We would record a shared operator. If one brand publishes a separate withdrawal policy, we would attach that detail to the brand that published it. This preserves the distinction between the operating relationship and the rule a customer needs to check.

Two operators have a common parent

Each brand names a different company in its terms. Corporate records show that both companies are owned by the same parent. We would group them by ownership and identify each operator separately. The group answers who owns the businesses. The brand record answers who runs each site.

Two sites share a platform

The sites use the same account interface and a supplier confirms that both use its software. Each brand’s terms names a different operator, and the available company records do not establish a common owner. We would describe the shared supplier and leave the ownership question unconfirmed. A change in the evidence could support a more specific finding later.

One brand changes operators

An operator notice says a named brand moves to a different company on a stated date. We would record the former operator through the relevant period and the incoming operator from the effective date. If the notice says the former company will finish handling pending withdrawals, we would record that responsibility separately from the change in operator.

Check the evidence for the question you are asking

Start with the date, brand and issue you need to resolve. Then look for the agreement, notice or filing that covers that specific event.

Who ran the casino on a specific date?

Start with the event that prompted the search, such as a withdrawal request or an account closure. Note the date and find a document from that period that identifies the company. A current set of terms can fill in the present-day picture, while an older statement or account notice can establish who handled the account when the event occurred. If there was a transfer between those dates, look for the notice explaining which responsibilities moved.

A record is easier to interpret when the date and source are kept together. If an email was sent before a transfer and announced a later move, keep both dates. The earlier date shows when the message was sent. The later date may determine which company took over the account. When the notice is ambiguous, ask the operator to confirm in writing which entity handles the specific issue.

Why do two documents name different companies?

Read the words around each name. One company may be the operator and the other may be the owner, payment processor or service provider. An email signature may name a support team that serves several brands. A card statement may use a payment descriptor that differs from the legal name in the account agreement. Each clue has a use, but the role the document gives the company determines what it can establish.

If both documents describe different companies as the operator, check the domain, jurisdiction and date on each. They may cover different versions of the same brand. If both apply to the same market and period, that is a real discrepancy. We would show the conflicting records and leave the operator unconfirmed until there is evidence that resolves it.

Which terms apply to a disputed transaction?

Keep a copy of the policy in effect when the transaction took place if it is available. A page viewed later may describe a different process. Note the currency, payment method and amount alongside the operator’s reference. If the policy specifies separate limits by method or period, check which one applies to the transaction. A daily limit and a limit per withdrawal answer different questions.

When raising the issue, ask the responsible company to identify the term it applied and the version it used. That gives the reader a specific point to check against the record. If a company refers to a group-wide rule, ask where the rule is published for the brand and account involved.

How directory corrections work

A dated public source helps us check a correction and identify when it applies. The process below explains what to include and how we handle a change.

What makes a correction actionable

A useful correction identifies the page, the detail that appears wrong and the public record that supports the change. A dated operator announcement can support a change of brand name or operating company. A company filing can help establish an ownership link. If a source has changed since we last checked it, include the publication or effective date if it is visible.

Readers can also flag imprecise wording. For example, a source may establish that two companies are in the same group while the listing describes them as the same operator. Correcting that label changes how a reader understands the relationship. The individual brand entries should still identify the separate legal entities.

What happens when evidence changes

A new filing or notice can change the current listing while leaving the previous relationship accurate for its time. Where both periods are relevant, we record the transition with dates. That helps a reader researching a current brand and a reader following an older account use the same record without confusing the two.

When evidence supports only part of a correction, we update the part it establishes and explain what remains unclear. A current operator can be confirmed even if there is no public record of the exact transfer date. Questions about an individual balance belong with the responsible operator. See the correction process

New Zealand online casino licensing

Regulatory status checked 10 November 2026

The Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 is in force. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) expects to start issuing licences in early 2027.

From 1 December 2026, eligible operators can continue serving New Zealand customers under a temporary exemption while DIA assesses their licence applications. Other operators must exit the New Zealand market. See the DIA guidance for players for the transition timeline.

How to check a licence claim

When DIA publishes its register, look for the exact brand and operator named in the claim. An overseas licence or a licence held by a sister brand does not establish New Zealand licensing for that site.

Advertising during the transition

Online casino advertising to people in New Zealand is currently prohibited. The DIA guidance for advertisers explains the rules for operators and third parties.

Questions about casino sister sites

Can I use the same login on a sister site?

That depends on the operator’s account rules. Check the terms or help pages for the brands involved before assuming a login, account balance or completed identity check will carry across.

Who handles a balance after a rebrand?

Check the dated notice about the change. It may name the company responsible for existing balances and explain whether accounts moved to a different operator. Keep relevant emails and transaction references when raising a query.

Why does a group have several operators?

A group can own businesses through separate legal entities. Those entities may serve different brands or markets. A group name in a footer is a starting point for checking the ownership chain. To find the operator for an account, use the terms for that brand and market.

Can an old brand appear under more than one group?

Yes, where the records support a change in ownership or operation. The dates tell readers which relationship applies. A historical entry can be useful when an account email names a company that no longer appears on the current site.

Can two sites have the same support team and different operators?

Yes. A group can share support arrangements across brands, and separate operators can use the same service provider. The name on a support message helps trace the enquiry. The terms or account notice should identify the company responsible for the service.

What if a casino name and a company name are identical?

Check the registration number, jurisdiction and role in the terms. The same words can identify the public brand in one document and the legal entity in another. The registration details let readers follow the company even when the public name changes.

Does a directory entry tell me whether a site is available today?

A listing documents the relationship supported by the sources and shows the relevant check date. Service availability can change before an ownership record does. For an existing account, a current operator notice is the place to check for service changes, outstanding balances or a new support channel.

Where do the bonus links lead?

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Gambling support in Aotearoa New Zealand

Online casino gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. Gambling can cause harm. If it is affecting your money, sleep or relationships, you can take a break and talk to someone. For online self-exclusion, look in the site’s safer gambling settings or ask its support team. The Gambling Helpline offers free, confidential support 24/7. Call 0800 654 655 or free-text 8006.