Written by: Cyrus Welland
|Reviewed by: Porse
Hey. Name’s Cyrus. Just some guy who lost too much money chasing “generous” casino bonuses before realizing most of them were shinier than they were fair. That’s how Porse was born — not to save the world, but to stop everyday Kiwis from burning their last $10 on a slot that’s rigged tighter than my old student budget.
Who We Are (And Why We Even Bother)
On porse.co.nz, I tear through online casinos like a nosy flatmate — poking every button, reading the fine print no one else does, and then telling it like it is. No sugarcoating. No “Top 10 best bonus deals for 2025” clickbait crap. Just real talk from someone who’s been there, lost that, and decided to write it down.
Our Mission
To help people play without getting played.
We’re here for the folks who wanna have a good time without ending the week eating instant noodles because their “free spins” came with a 90x wagering clause.
Gaming should be fun, not financially traumatic. That’s the whole deal.
Our Story (Spoiler: I didn’t start this with a business plan)
Didn’t plan to be a gambling reviewer. I was just a broke student with a degree in economics and a slightly unhealthy fascination with slot machines.
And then, well… stuff happened.
What We Actually Do (Besides Yapping)
So yeah, what’s the actual point of Porse?
- We review low-deposit casinos that actually let you play with $5.
- Break down bonuses (which ones are decent, which ones are traps in shiny wrapping).
- Translate casino-speak into plain English (spoiler: “sticky bonus” is rarely good news).
- Share survival tips on budgeting, limit-setting, and not blowing your rent money.
- And we do it all with a healthy dose of Kiwi sarcasm and side-eye.
Who This Site’s For
We’re not for high rollers. No VIP lounges here. No “exclusive $1,000 cashback deals.” Nope.
Porse is for:
- Students and workers who treat $10 seriously
- First-timers scared off by words like “wagering” and “bonus abuse policy”
- People who’ve had it up to here with misleading ads and bonus BS
- Anyone who just wants to play without getting financially mugged
Porse in Numbers
- 100+ budget casinos tested (Some didn’t survive the review process. R.I.P.)
- 8,000+ monthly readers/ So it’s not just my mum clicking refresh.
- 5+ years writing about NZ gambling. At this point, I twitch when I hear “no deposit bonus.”
- 0 paid placements. Not for sale. Not now. Not ever.
- 1 guy still playing with a $5 deposit (Guess who.)
Why You Can Trust Us
Because we don’t owe the casinos a damn thing. If a site’s crap, I say it’s crap. If a bonus is too good to be true, it probably is — and I’ll break down exactly how. No smoke. No mirrors. No sponsored nonsense.
I play with real money — small amounts, real consequences. So yeah, I’ve got a vested interest in finding casinos that aren’t trying to fleece you the second you log in.
Let’s Talk About Responsible Gambling (For Real)
Alright, jokes aside — gambling can go south fast if you’re not careful. I’m a big fan of fun, but I’m also a realist. If you’re starting to lose track of your spending, or you feel like it’s no longer a game… take a breather. No shame in that.
We’ve even got limit tools and budgeting guides on the site to help keep things in check.
And if you need to talk to someone — not just some blog guy like me — these people know what they’re doing:
- Gambling Helpline New Zealand
- Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF)
- Safer Gambling Aotearoa
- Asian Family Services
- Gambling Commission New Zealand
You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken. You’ve just got to know when to log out.
Hit Us Up
Got a question? Found a bonus scam worth roasting? Wanna send me a meme about losing all your free spins on the first click?
Drop us a line.
📩 [email protected]
📞 +64 9 889 4562
📍 Kiwi Gaming Solutions Ltd. (NZBN 234872349), 125 Kauri Grove, Pukekohe, Auckland 2120, New Zealand
Legal Boring Bit (AKA The Disclaimer)
Look — we’re not a casino. We’re not financial advisors. We’re not psychics either.
Everything on Porse is based on personal experience, some heavy testing, and more time reading bonus terms than I care to admit. It’s not gospel. It’s not financial advice. It’s not a golden ticket.
Play smart. Stay sharp. And always remember: the house does win — but you don’t have to make it easy for them.
