StayBet Casino
A wide selection of pokies & more for Kiwi players.
Players from United States not accepted
VISIT CASINOOffering a full sports betting service as well as an online casino, Staybet has been welcoming players from around the world including New Zealand since it was launched in 2015. It’s a well-designed site that’s easy to navigate and features an impressive range of pokies, from multiple developers, while a daily dose of free spins are among the offers that should help players to discover new games from their collection. First deposit bonuses can be used at the casino section, or there’s a special deal for sports bettors, but we shall focus on the pokies, table and card games at Staybet Casino.
By bringing together the games from trusted and reliable developers such as Net Ent, Microgaming, Betsoft and more, Staybet are able to give their customers access to hundreds of pokies, including some of the best-known games, along with others that perhaps are not so famous. Menu buttons open up the different categories of games, but anyone somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer number on offer could simply head over to the Popular Games tab and see what everyone else is enjoying.
Staybet also highlight the latest releases, or any pokies that are currently being promoted, so these tend to be among the most widely played games at any time. Whichever ones are chosen, there’s a guarantee of fair play, with a decent return to player percentage across them all, and results are determined by Random Number Generators, so on average, payouts will be as declared.
Each pokie comes with distinctive themes, payouts, bonuses and formats, with every topic from ancient civilisations to outer space covered, and many are licensed games that are linked to films, TV shows, comics or celebrities. Traditional 3-reel fruit machines are there in abundance, so this casino should appeal to those who like the classics as well as anyone looking for the latest in multi-round interactive games. There are however, no progressive jackpot pokies, although many still offer the potential for some huge wins when the right symbols line up.
There’s no room to list the hundreds of pokies at Staybet Casino, but the following are just a few examples:
Pokies are not the only games on offer at Staybet Casino, as they have a comprehensive collection of table games, Poker, video poker, scratchcards and even virtual sports. A quick search for Roulette games brings up 17 different versions of this classic, including several live dealer tables, high limit games, low limit, Turbo and 3D. Blackjack fans are even more spoilt for choice, as they can pick from no less than 24 different flavours of the game, including live dealer tables aimed at specific regions such as Latin America and the Baltics. Among the top table and card games, we find the following:
Poker comes in popular forms such as Casino Hold’em, Pai Gow and Poker Pursuit, plus there’s numerous video pokers, from popular favourites to others that players may not have seen before. Some of the biggest video poker titles among the 48 or so on offer are:
Virtual sports such as Horse Racing, Soccer and Formula 1 are an interesting diversion from the traditional pokies and table games. These give punters the chance to bet on a sporting event where the results are determined by software, rather than actual teams, but anyone who likes real events can head over to the sportsbook, using the same account and funds as used across the rest of the site.
Completing the Casino line-up, we see games such as Keno, Craps and scratchcards like Cashapillar Scratch and Dragons Fortune, but because some of the most prolific game developers are featured, the whole range is constantly expanding.
A solid, if unspectacular promotions package sees new customers welcomed with bonus funds on top of their initial deposits. At the Casino section, this consists of a 150% offer, meaning that anyone opening their account with €10 will receive an extra €15 in bonus funds, although the maximum that can be claimed is set at €200.
Another €200 can be awarded on the second deposit, although this is a 50% offer, so the same €10 payment would only attract an extra €5 in bonus money. Third deposits will qualify players for 50 free spins on promoted pokie machines. Certain wagering requirements will need to be met before withdrawing any bonuses, or winnings made using them, which is a standard condition across any online gambling site that stops players collecting rewards and simply cashing them out immediately.
On top of these deals, players will be given free spins each day, while a VIP scheme is in place to help regular players to get further bonuses and free games on top of any daily offers.
To access the full range, players will need to be at a desktop computer or laptop, although a fairly wide selection of the games can be played on compatible mobile phones and tablets, with Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows and Kindles supported. There’s no need to download software, so players can enjoy the games on any PC or mobile.
All games are seamlessly integrated into Staybet Casino, so there’s no difference to players if the one they are playing comes from Microgaming, Net Ent, Quickspin, Betsoft, Tain, Play n’ Go, Genii or NYX Gaming.
A good selection of deposit and withdrawal options are open to New Zealand based players, and most people will have access to at least one service, if not more. The rules vary from country to country however, with US residents for example, finding their choice limited by local laws, so it could be worth checking out what can be used from where before trying to make a payment.
For Kiwis, however, it’s not much of an issue, and the following payment solutions can be used:
Giropay, Sofort and iDeal can be used in other territories, and while Euros are the primary currency, Roubles, Swedish Krona and Turkish Lira are also accepted, but New Zealand players will need to have payments converted from NZD.
Staybet Casino sets itself apart by offering games from a wider selection of developers than many other sites. This certainly makes it more appealing to punters who are looking for variety, and apart from the notable omission of progressive jackpot pokies, the range should be enough to suit all but the most demanding of gamblers.
The site operates under the rules and regulations of an e-Gaming licensed issued in Curacao, and this goes some way to ensuring fairness, trust, security of personal details and funds, and also that customer service is of a good standard. Live chat and email options can be used, or players can connect with them on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Apart from English, the site can be translated into Finnish, German, Russian, Turkish, Swedish and Norwegian.
Even though Staybet Casino doesn’t support NZD, it’s still easy to deposit and play from New Zealand, and the extensive collection of pokies and other games, along with the option to bet on sports, makes this a good choice for residents of the country.
Note: The casino has been blacklisted for massive amount of unresolved complaints from players.