Platinum Play Casino
Online casino
- 600+ pokies plus tables, video poker, scratchcards and bingo
- Live dealer roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows
- Play any time on desktop, tablet or phone
- Welcome package up to NZ$800 and loyalty points
Platinum Play Casino Betting Site
Searching for a Platinum Play betting site? Here is what you actually get: an online casino built around pokies, tables and live games - and how it stacks up against TAB, Lotto and a night at SkyCity.
- Welcome Package Up to NZ$800 over 3 deposits
- 1st deposit 100% up to NZ$400
- 2nd deposit 100% up to NZ$200
- 3rd deposit 100% up to NZ$200
The short answer: Platinum Play is an online casino, not a sportsbook. "Betting" there means staking NZ dollars on pokies, table games, video poker and live dealer games. It has been running since 2004, takes deposits from NZ$10 and welcomes new players with up to NZ$800 over three deposits.
What "betting site" means in New Zealand
In New Zealand the word "betting" does a lot of work. For some people it means a punt on the All Blacks or a trifecta at Ellerslie. For others it simply means putting money on a game - a spin of the pokies, a hand of blackjack, a number on the roulette wheel. When Kiwis search for a "Platinum Play betting site", they almost always mean the second thing.
Platinum Play Casino is exactly that: a place to bet on casino games. You won't find rugby odds or race cards, but you will find a big pokies library, a proper spread of table games, video poker, scratchcards, bingo and live dealer studios. Every stake is in NZ dollars, and the whole lot runs in a browser or through the free mobile app.
One local quirk worth knowing: here, like across the Tasman, slot machines are called pokies. Online casinos serving New Zealand use the word too, so "Platinum Play pokies", "Platinum Play online pokies" and "Platinum Play online casino" all point to the same place.
Casino betting vs sports betting: the real difference
A sportsbook sets odds on events it doesn't control - a match, a race, an election. Your result depends on what happens on the field and on how well the bookmaker priced it. A casino game works differently: every pokie and table game has fixed rules and a built-in return to player, and each round is settled on the spot by a certified random number generator or by a live dealer.
That changes how a session feels. With sports you place a bet and wait. With casino games you get a result in seconds, which is great fun and also the reason to set a budget before you start. It also changes what "value" means: at a sportsbook it's about beating the odds, while at a casino it's about picking games you enjoy, understanding the bonus rules and using promotions that stretch your balance.
Bonus wagering is the other practical difference. Platinum Play's welcome money comes with 35x playthrough, and games don't all count the same towards it. Pokies count 100%, most table games count at a small fraction and some - baccarat and progressive jackpots, for example - don't count at all. If you are mainly a table player, it can make sense to clear the bonus on pokies first and then move to the tables with your own balance.
How Platinum Play compares with other ways to bet in New Zealand
TAB NZ
Sports and racing betting
- Odds on rugby, league, cricket and other sports
- Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing
- Results depend on the event, so bets settle later
- No pokies or table games
Lotto & land casinos
Draws and in-person play
- Lotto NZ runs scheduled draws and instant kiwi tickets
- Land casinos such as SkyCity need a trip to the venue
- Opening hours, dress codes and travel to plan around
- Welcome bonuses are rare
None of these is "better" in the abstract; they scratch different itches. If you want to back your team on a Saturday, TAB is the obvious choice. If you like the idea of a weekly draw, Lotto has you covered. If what you actually want is to spin some pokies or sit down at a blackjack table after dinner without leaving the house, that is precisely the gap an online casino like Platinum Play fills.
What you can bet on at Platinum Play
The pokies are the headline act. The New Zealand site lists more than 600 of them, most from the Games Global catalogue that Kiwi players already know - think Thunderstruck II, Amazing Link Zeus, Serengeti Gold and the progressive Mega Moolah - plus popular Pragmatic Play titles like Wolf Gold, Big Bass Bonanza and Sweet Bonanza.
Beyond the reels there are several versions each of blackjack, roulette and baccarat, a solid run of video poker games, scratchcards and bingo for quick sessions, and a live casino where real dealers run roulette, blackjack, baccarat and colourful game shows from a studio. If you like the social side of a game, the live tables are where to start; if you want pace, pokies and video poker do it best.
Where and how to play
Choose your device
Play in any modern browser on a PC or Mac, or on your phone and tablet - the mobile casino works on iPhone, iPad and Android, and there is a free app if you prefer an icon on your home screen.
Create your account
Fill in the short registration form with your country, email and a username and password of your choice. It takes a couple of minutes.
Make a first deposit
Head to the Banking page, pick a method such as Visa, Mastercard, Skrill or Neteller and deposit from NZ$10. Your first deposit is matched 100% up to NZ$400.
Pick your games
Start with a few pokies you already know, try a live table, and keep an eye on the loyalty points you earn with every real-money bet.
Changed your mind about a cash-out? Pending withdrawals can be reversed or edited from the Banking page within 24 hours of requesting them.
Myths about casino betting sites
"A betting site must have sports."
Plenty of betting happens on casino games alone. Platinum Play focuses entirely on pokies, tables and live games, and does that one thing well.
"Pokies pay out less online."
Online pokies publish a return to player in their info screen, and Platinum Play's games are certified as fair and random. Online versions often return more than a pub machine.
"Mobile is a cut-down version."
The mobile casino uses the same account, the same bonuses and the same banking as desktop, with games built for touchscreens.
"Bonuses are free money with no strings."
Every bonus has rules. At Platinum Play the welcome package carries 35x wagering and must be claimed within 7 days of sign-up - know that and it works well for you.
Platinum Play betting site FAQ
Can I bet on sports at Platinum Play Casino?
No. Platinum Play is an online casino, so your bets go on pokies, table games, video poker, scratchcards, bingo and live dealer games rather than rugby or racing.
Is Platinum Play Casino an online pokies site?
Yes, pokies are the heart of it. The New Zealand site lists more than 600 pokies, from classic three-reel games to progressive jackpots such as Mega Moolah.
Do I need a separate account for mobile?
No. The same username and password work on desktop, tablet and phone, and your balance, bonuses and loyalty points follow you across devices.
How much do I need to start?
Deposits start from NZ$10. Your first three deposits are matched 100% up to NZ$400, NZ$200 and NZ$200, so up to NZ$800 in total.
Which games count towards the bonus wagering?
Pokies count in full towards the 35x wagering. Most table games count at a small percentage and some games not at all, so check the promotion terms if you plan to play tables with bonus funds.
How long has Platinum Play been running?
Platinum Play has been online since early 2004 and belongs to the Fortune Lounge group of casinos.
Ready to place your first bet?
Join Platinum Play, deposit from NZ$10 and get your first three deposits matched up to NZ$800. Pokies, tables and live games are waiting on any device.
- Online since 2004
- SSL-encrypted banking
- Live chat day and night
- Deposits from NZ$10