Disclaimer

Last updated: 10 April 2026

The short version: TheCorner.nz publishes independent reviews of online pokies sites for informational purposes. We're not a casino. We make money through affiliate commissions when readers register at the operators we link to, but our rankings are editorial, not paid-for. Gambling is risky, and you're responsible for your own decisions. The detail is below.

1. Informational content only

Everything on this site — reviews, rankings, bonus summaries, RTP figures, withdrawal benchmarks — is published for general information. It is not legal advice, financial advice, tax advice, or a guarantee of outcomes. Online gambling involves risk, and returns depend entirely on luck and the operator's terms. Always read a casino's full terms and conditions before you deposit, and confirm the current bonus offer on the operator's own page — published offers change without notice and our copy may lag behind.

2. Affiliate disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click one and subsequently register or deposit at the destination casino, we may receive a commission from that operator. There is no extra cost to you — the commission is paid from the casino's own marketing budget, exactly as it would be if you arrived via any other channel.

This arrangement funds the site. Without it, we'd need to run advertising or a paywall. What it doesn't do is shape our editorial — no operator pays for a specific rank, and we've walked away from partnerships when an operator's complaints record or licence status didn't match our standards. For more on how that relationship actually works, see our Terms of Use.

3. Editorial independence

Rankings and reviews are produced by our editorial team using published criteria — licence, pokies library size, payout speed, bonus value, complaints history and customer support quality. Commercial terms are not a ranking factor. Casinos we don't have an affiliate relationship with can and do appear in our guides when they deserve to.

4. Accuracy, timeliness and errors

We aim for accuracy, but mistakes happen. Bonus percentages, wagering requirements, licence jurisdictions and withdrawal speeds at offshore casinos change frequently and sometimes without public notice. If you spot something wrong or out of date, please tell us via the contact page — we appreciate corrections and action them quickly.

5. Third-party sites

The site links to third-party casinos, news outlets, regulators and support services. We have no control over those sites and accept no responsibility for their content, terms, payout practices, security, or privacy handling. Once you leave TheCorner.nz, the destination site's terms and policies apply. Check them.

6. Jurisdiction and legal status

The site is operated from New Zealand. The content it publishes discusses online pokies and casinos that accept players from Australia. Gambling law varies by jurisdiction — it is your responsibility to confirm that participating in online gambling is lawful where you live before doing so.

In Australia, the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits operators from offering online casino services to Australian residents, but does not criminalise the act of playing at an offshore casino from Australia. In New Zealand, the Gambling Act 2003 restricts domestic operators similarly, while offshore play by individuals is not an offence. Neither regime, however, protects you if an offshore operator refuses to pay out — that's the trade-off of playing outside a regulated domestic market.

If you live outside Australia or New Zealand, local laws may differ materially. We do not target any jurisdiction where online gambling is illegal or where promoting it is restricted.

7. Age restriction (18+)

All content on this site is intended for adults aged 18 or over. The casinos we review require proof of age. If you are under 18, please leave the site immediately and do not attempt to register at any operator linked from it.

8. Responsible gambling

Pokies are entertainment, not an income stream. Every spin carries a built-in house edge, which means over time the player loses on average — fast deposits and big-looking bonuses don't change that math. If you notice yourself chasing losses, hiding spending from family, or depositing money you can't afford to lose, stop playing and reach out for help before it gets worse.

Australian support services

New Zealand support services

Offshore casinos sit outside the national self-exclusion registers — BetStop in Australia and the domestic NZ equivalents don't reach them. If self-exclusion matters to you, use the casino's own self-exclusion and deposit-limit tools as well, and consider banking-level gambling blocks (most Australian banks now offer card-based gambling transaction blocks in-app).

9. No guarantee of outcomes

We do not guarantee wins, bonus payouts, withdrawal speeds, the continued operation of any casino, or the availability of any particular payment method including PayID. Offshore operators occasionally close without warning. That risk sits with the player.

10. Trademarks

Casino names, logos and branding referenced on the site are the property of their respective owners. They are used here under fair dealing for the purpose of review, commentary and comparison, and their use does not imply endorsement by the trademark holder of TheCorner.nz or vice versa.

11. Changes to this disclaimer

We update this disclaimer when our practices or the regulatory context change. The Last updated date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

Corrections, removal requests and questions about our editorial or commercial practices can be sent through the contact page or to editorial@thecorner.nz. For data handling see the Privacy Policy; for general rules governing site use see the Terms of Use.

Gambling is 18+ and carries real financial risk. If you're worried about your play, call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (Australia) or Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655 (New Zealand). Support is free, confidential, and available any time.