Play the Best Online Pokies in New Zealand

Welcome to the Christchurch Casino, home of the best online pokies and slots in New Zealand. Our new online casino has thousands of exciting pokies for Kiwis to enjoy. No matter how much experience you have with casino games, sign up and play at the Christchurch Casino.

If you are searching for the most popular online pokies in New Zealand, you have come to the right place. The Christchurch Casino has over 2,300 online pokies available. We have some of the most iconic slots of all time, plus a mixture of brand-new titles. Our collection of popular online pokies means excitement is never more than a spin away.

Our online casino adds brand new pokies weekly for all Kiwis to enjoy. We have a fantastic range of pokies for our members, including Megaways slots and Hold and Win games with fixed jackpots. Sign up at the Christchurch Casino and enjoy thousands of casino games at your fingertips. Plus, new players can enjoy an exciting welcome bonus to help you get started.

The History of Pokies Online

Pokies have a relatively brief history in New Zealand. The introduction of slot machines, known as pokies to Kiwis, took place in New Zealand in 1987. You could find these physical machines in hotels and bars before the Christchurch Casino became the first home of pokies in 1994. Since the Christchurch Casino became the first casino in New Zealand, pokies have gone digital. Now you can play a variety of online pokies anywhere in the country using our fantastic online casino.

The first mechanical slot machine came about in the early 1890s. It was a five-reel system based on playing cards that required the establishment’s owner to offer a reward, usually a free drink or a cigar. A few years later, Charles Fey created the Liberty Bell machine. The Liberty Bell became the first three-reel pokie with a method of distributing money to the winner. From here, slot machines gradually improved, incorporating modern technology.

The first video slot machine came into existence in 1976. As electronic pokies became popular, it was some time before online pokies appeared. In the mid-90s, legendary gaming provider Microgaming created various online slots, including the world’s first online progressive jackpot in 1998. Cash Splash was a game changer for many casino game providers, and now the industry is bursting with incredible online pokies. The games you can play at Christchurch Casino include features like tumbling reels, lucrative mini-games, and other features they could never incorporate in your traditional three-reel pokie.

What Are Video Slots?

The fundamental difference between video slots and traditional slot machines is that one offers more than a traditional spin. If you played a mechanical slot, making three symbols line up was the only way to win the game. Video slots allow for more complex and incentivising reasons to play, such as considerably larger rewards.

In the mid-90s, the first electronic slots came out with a bonus round. These machines offered players the chance to win without spinning the reels again. These bonus games often granted an additional payout, much larger than the original spin. Now, online pokies across our casino offers players the chance to win big through exciting bonus games. There are too many ingenious games available to list, but some of our favourites include, East Coast vs West Coast, Gonzo’s Quest, and Blood Suckers.

Part of this digital revolution has included the introduction of Megaways and progressive slots. A Megaways slot randomises the number of symbols available in each reel. The more symbols on a reel, the more ways you can win. Megaways slots can vary between 243 and 117,649 ways to win on every spin. The slots with a progressive jackpot add a margin of every player's stake into various prize pots. Players often need to unlock bonus games or match certain symbols to win these jackpots. Depending on the progressive jackpot you play, you could win over a million dollars from one spin. Between 2018 and 2021, three players won over $20 million playing the Mega Moolah Mega Jackpot slot.

Pokies aren’t the only casino game to benefit from digitisation over the years. Games like roulette and blackjack have benefited from the recent changes. Traditional casino table games offer considerably larger prizes and bonus features, such as bonus games.

The Best Online Slots Providers

The Christchurch Casino offers one of the best online casino experiences in New Zealand. Our service is continually growing and increasing the number of providers and games. We already have an extensive list of the best online slot providers, and we will continue to add new online pokies and superb titles to our library.

Currently, there are over 80 casino game providers at the Christchurch Casino. Most providers have created dozens of exciting pokies and other games, such as table games, live roulette, and live casino games. No matter what type of casino game you are interested in, find it and more when you sign up at our online casino.

We have compiled a list to give you an idea of some of the best online slot providers available. Below, are seven of the best slot providers, plus their most popular pokies.

1x2 Gaming: With over 50 games from 1x2 Gaming, it’s easy to see why they are one of our favourite pokie providers. Some of their best pokies include Hot Joker Fruits, Jester Wilds, and Asgard Warriors. While 1x2 Gaming has many scintillating slots, some of their more traditional five-reel games are the most exciting, especially for anyone looking to experience nostalgia.

PlaynGo: One of the best providers for outstanding online pokies is PlaynGo. We have over 300 titles from this provider for a good reason; they offer some of the best pokies we have ever seen. Our favourites include Reactoonz 2, a fascinating slot with a grid-based system with bonuses and prizes. They are also responsible for iconic online pokies, like Rich Wilde’s Book of Dead, Legacy of Dead, and the fantastic Fire Joker. Fire Joker is the game for you if you want to play a traditional three-reel slot with the added excitement of massive prize multipliers.

Microgaming/Games Global: For those of you who are new to the world of online casino gaming, Microgaming was the originator. Today, Microgaming is a studio under the Games Global umbrella with hundreds of games and different studio creators. We have 150 Microgaming pokies for our members to enjoy, including some of their greatest hits. You can play Wacky Panda, Avalon, Fortunium, and the Game of Thrones Online Slot. We also have some of the most iconic pokies, Break da Bank Again, Immortal Romance, and a mix of electrifying table games. You can experience Microgaming’s European Roulette, and the iconic video poker series, Jacks or Better.

Pragmatic Play: You might recognise Pragmatic Play as one of the best providers of live casino games. You can sample roulette, blackjack, and various casino game shows at the Christchurch Casino. Those solely interested in the pokies will be delighted that we have almost 300 titles from this provider. One of their biggest hits includes Big Bass Bonanza, and we have multiple versions of this slot available. You can play the Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways, plus the festive editions for Christmas and Halloween. Don’t forget to sample iconic games such as John Hunter and the Book of Tut and the Great Rhino Megaways.

NetEnt: Arguably, the greatest casino game provider of all time is available at our online casino. NetEnt has developed a range of exciting pokies over the years, some of which remain incredibly popular. They also created table games, like Baccarat Live, and European Roulette. They have designed dozens of fantastic pokies if you are only interested in the slots. Twin Spin Megaways, Aloha Cluster Pays, and Gonzo’s Quest are amongst the most popular games in casinos worldwide. Slots like Blood Suckers, Reel Rush, and Jack and the Beanstalk also have a strong following. However, Divine Fortune Megaways and Starburst remain in a league above most online slots.

Nolimit City: One of our favourite providers right now is Nolimit City. The fantastic pokies they produce have revitalised the bonus game in recent years. Most of their titles have unique features that can activate on any spin. The new slots often allow players to win big in various mini-games or free spins. Some of our favourite games include East Coast vs West Coast, San Quentin X ways, and Das xBoot.

Hacksaw Gaming: If you enjoy instant win games and thrilling online pokies, Hacksaw Gaming is a superb provider. They have over 80 titles at our online casino, including Football Scratch, Cubes 2, and Keep’Em. Our online casino has dozens of excellent casino game providers, but Hacksaw Gaming is up there with the best of them.

What Online Pokies Have The Best Payout?

If you are curious about online slots and which ones to play, a good place to start is with the RTP. RTP stands for Return to Player and is used to calculate a player’s potential winnings in an online casino game. If you bet $100 on a slot with an RTP of 85%, expect to see $85 returned. These numbers are theoretical. You could play the same slot and win over 85 dollars. However, the RTP is a good indicator of a pokies or casino game’s returns.

Volatility is one of the most important parts of online pokies, and it explains why players prefer certain slots over others. Slots with a high RTP, for example, anything over 95%, are often less volatile. That means players can expect to win smaller amounts more regularly. Pokies with a high volatility rating result in fewer wins with higher prizes. However, casino games are not an exact science. You could play a high RTP slot and win big. You can do the same for pokies with an RTP below 70%. The RTP is just an indicator, not an exact measure.

There are many high RTP slots at the Christchurch Casino. Below are a few of our favourite pokies with 95% or higher return-to-player percentages.

• Jackpot 6000: 98.90%
• Butterfly Staxx: 98.07%
• Blood Suckers: 97.99%
• Rage to Riches: 97.12%
• Jack Hammer 2: 97.10%
• Epic Joker: 97.00%
• Guns n Roses: 96.98%
• Blood Suckers II: 96.94%
• Legacy of Egypt: 96.5%
• Reactoonz 2: 96.2%

Can I Play Real Money Slots Online on Mobile?

Kiwis across New Zealand can play Christchurch Casino games on their mobile device. Our website allows players access to our fantastic online casino anywhere and anytime. The sleek design means our members can enjoy high-quality pokies at the touch of a button. Mobile users have access to the latest features to make each spin more exciting, including auto-play. Set how many spins you want to play and the stake per spin and sit back and watch the reels spin.

There are many benefits to signing up for the Christchurch Casino. For starters, new players can claim a superb welcome bonus to help them get started. Whether you want to play online pokies or roulette, there are over 2,300 games to play at our online casino. Plus, existing players can claim certain prizes and offers every week. You can also look for exhilarating events and tournaments over the next few months.

Sign up for our online casino on your mobile device to play the latest and greatest pokies in New Zealand. Our support team is here if you have an issue and with new online pokies coming weekly, there is never a shortage of things to do at the Christchurch Casino.

Are Online Pokies Safe to Play?

If you want to join an online casino in New Zealand that you can trust, it’s the Christchurch Casino. For those who don’t know, the Christchurch Casino is the oldest land-based casino in the country. Our online platform uses state-of-the-art security measures to protect our players and provide a safe environment. By utilising SSL encryption and adhering to NZ industry security standards, our online casino is one of the safest for Kiwis.

Our library of online pokies might be extensive, but each game is rigorously tested. We ensure every game is fair before we introduce it to the platform. No matter which pokie you select from our list of over 2,300 is completely safe and fair. To find out about our security measures and testing procedures, read our privacy policy for more information.

Start Playing Pokies Online With Real Money

Anyone looking to play one of over 2,300 slots available at the Christchurch Casino should head to the registration page. Here you can sign up, claim your exciting welcome bonus, and sample some of the best pokies in New Zealand. We provide players with the ultimate online casino experience. That is why you will find promotions, bonuses, and new online pokies throughout the year.

Take advantage of our loyalty point programme by signing up for our online casino. Our members can earn loyalty points, which you can exchange for prizes at the casino. The more online pokies you play, the more rewards you can collect. If you want to find out about this incredible loyalty point system, read our terms and conditions. On top of that, we also offer free spins and bonus funds for members to claim weekly.