How We Rate

Our Review Methodology at Ourmediapro

At 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.

Who Does the Testing

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.

Our Step-by-Step Review Process

Step 1 — Initial Screening

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.

Step 2 — Account Registration and Verification

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.

Step 3 — Deposit and Bonus Claim

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.

Step 4 — Gameplay Testing

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.

Step 5 — Customer Support Contact

Support is contacted through live chat, email, or both. Response times, quality of answers, and professionalism are all recorded as part of the review.

Step 6 — Mobile Testing

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.

Step 7 — Withdrawal Request

Where practical, a withdrawal is requested to verify processing times, any fees applied, and whether the cashout experience matches the casino's stated policies.

Step 8 — Score Calculation and Write-Up

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.

Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

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

Our Rating Scale Explained

All sites are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in practice:

9.0 – 10.0 — Outstanding: Exceptional across all categories. Highly recommended for NZ pokie players.
7.5 – 8.9 — Very Good: Strong performance with only minor drawbacks. A solid choice for most players.
6.0 – 7.4 — Good: Above average overall but with some notable areas that need improvement.
4.0 – 5.9 — Average: Passes minimum standards but has significant weaknesses worth considering before signing up.
1.0 – 3.9 — Poor: Fails to meet key standards. We do not recommend casinos in this range.

Scores are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in a casino's offering, licensing status, or player feedback gathered throughout the year.

How Ourmediapro Stays Unbiased

Independence is at the core of everything Liam Hargreaves publishes on Ourmediapro. Here is how we protect editorial integrity:

No paid reviews: Casino operators cannot pay for a positive review or a higher score. Advertising relationships, where they exist, are clearly disclosed and have no influence on ratings.
No operator-supplied content: Reviews are written entirely by Liam based on his own testing experience, not by the casinos themselves.
Negative findings are published: If a casino performs poorly during testing, those findings appear in the review. We do not suppress unflattering results to maintain operator relationships.
Scores can go down: If a previously recommended casino changes its terms, delays payouts, or loses its licence, the review is updated and the score is revised accordingly.
Player feedback is considered: Verified complaints from NZ players are taken into account during review updates.

Our Commitment to NZ Players in 2026

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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