Casino Mate

The sign-up bonus at Casino Mate offers New Zealand players good value because it’s substantial in size but nevertheless within the reach of most players, and also because there are a couple of different options to choose from.

First, there is a three-tier match bonus that is potentially worth $1400 for new players setting up an account:

• 100% match on first deposit, up to $100
• 200% match on second deposit, up to $50
• 25% match on third deposit, up to $500
• 50% match on fourth deposit, up to $750

This means that for deposits totalling $1400, new players can start off with a high bankroll and 30 free spins, an overall match of almost 89% (if your first three deposits are made within a week of setting up your account). This is one of the best smaller introductory bonuses on offer and ideally suited to players who don’t want to make too large a commitment but who are nevertheless keen to get good value.

There is also another option in terms of the sign-up bonuses on offer. The FreePlay Casino Bonus is a no deposit bonus worth $3000, which means you can play with casino money without having to make a deposit into your account. All you have to do is download the free casino software, and you then have 60 minutes in which to play with the $3000 bonus sum. Any winnings are then yours to keep, without any risk or obligation.

However, it needs to be noted that the Casino Mate playthrough requirement of 50x is one of the highest around, and the contribution of some table games to this is relatively low:

• online pokies – 100%
• table poker, roulette – 25%
• video poker, craps, baccarat – 5%
• blackjack – 2%

These two introductory offers combine to make the welcome bonus at Casino Mate a good proposition for New Zealand players. The value lies in the fact that you don’t need to make too significant a commitment to unlock all the elements of the bonus, while the match percentage at almost 89% is one of the highest around. In addition, the no deposit bonus means you can sample the casino for free, while at the same time having the chance to boost your bankroll with casino money. However, the high playthrough requirement is a little off-putting, although for New Zealand online pokies players this shouldn’t present an enormous problem, as pokies contribute 100%.

Promotions

Casino Mate have ongoing promotions that reward dedicated players and offer a range of incentives through the Vegas Partner Lounge Loyalty Programme. There are four levels of membership—Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum—each of which has its own rewards. Every wager contributes bonus points to your account which you can then later convert into credits. As is the case with most casino loyalty programmes, the number of points earned depends on the type of game being played, so the big appeal in this programme for New Zealand players is that when you play online pokies, every $1 you wager is worth 1x bonus point.