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How we Rate
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four online casinos through real-money testing. As mystery shoppers, they experience everything from sign-up
to cash-out, delivering honest, player-focused insights. Our ratings are grounded in these firsthand reviews
and supported by in-depth research into each casino’s background, legal compliance, and reputation within
New Zealand’s online gaming community.
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Jack Raukura (born in 1987 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a seasoned online casino expert with more than a decade of professional experience in the gambling industry. His journey into the world of online casinos began in his early twenties, driven by a deep fascination with digital gaming platforms and a commitment to promoting responsible gambling practices.
Jack studied at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), where he earned a Bachelor of Information Technology. This academic background gave him the technical skills required to analyze, test, and evaluate online casino platforms from both a user experience and a security perspective.
Over the years, Jack has become a trusted voice in the industry. He worked for several local news outlets and specialized magazines, contributing in-depth articles on the evolution of online gambling. From 2016 to 2023, Jack was a Senior Casino Expert at SkyCity Online Casino, one of New Zealand’s most recognized digital gaming brands. There, he focused on game fairness, platform transparency, and responsible gambling practices, further solidifying his reputation.
In 2024, he joined Everybody’s as the Lead Casino Expert. Today, he oversees the creation of comprehensive reviews, guides, and player resources, ensuring New Zealanders have access to transparent and unbiased information about online casinos.
Career Timeline
Year
Career Stage
2012–2014
Worked at local news magazines covering technology and digital trends
2014–2016
Specialized in online gambling reviews and analysis for niche publications
2016–2023
Senior Casino Expert at SkyCity Online Casino, focusing on fairness and UX
2024–Present
Joined Everybody’s as a casino auditor and fact-checker
I’m not here to feed you fairy tales about “guaranteed wins” or sell you a magic betting system. I’ve spent over 6 years in the trenches of the gambling industry—testing hundreds of games, digging into NZ gambling law, picking apart RNG fairness, and tearing through bonus T&Cs line by line. Before this, I worked directly with communities hit hardest by gambling harm, so I know exactly how the industry works—and how it works you. What you’ll get from me? Straight talk, cultural insight, and reviews that call out the good, the bad, and the downright predatory. No hype, no sugarcoating, just the truth you actually need before you hit “spin.”
