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Screenshots from Kiwi Casino
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Kiwi Casino is owned and operated by the land casino, Christchurch casino, located in New Zealand. Kiwi Casino is thus one of the few casinos in our directory that openly confesses to a direct link to a "Western" casino group. It is a very reassuring notion that you can get in touch with someone from a brick-and-mortar establishment, in case something goes wrong.
Backed by one of New Zealand's largest land casinos, Christchurch Casino |
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Kiwi is also the first casino we've reviewed, which uses software from Playtech.
Software
The overall standard of the Playtech software is high. The entire program package is large, and will take some time to download with a slower connection, but the initial download does not take long, and a lot of the games on offer can be downloaded while you're playing at the casino. We had no problems in connection with downloading and installing Kiwi.
There are over sixty games on offer, including a mulititude of slot machines, progressive slots, the classic casino games such as Blackjack, Roulette, and so forth. What makes this software special is that some of the more unusual casino games are here as well, including Pai Gow, Red Dog (a personal favourite of mine), and War.
Multiplayer is available, including the possibility of chatting with other players.
One of the nice things about Kiwi is the theme. The whole casino is located in a seaside jungle-like environment. I found myself thinking about the Lord of the Rings movie while gambling, because of this unusual setting, and I found it a nice change from the other casinos in our directory, which now appear a bit dull in comparison.
Software stability was a factor I really appreciated at Kiwi. I have not experienced any crashes, something which frequently happens at Cryptologic casinos.
Special features
In addition to VISA/Mastercard, several alternative payment methods are available, including NETeller. Also look out for frequent promotions.
Bonus rules
Kiwi offers up to $300 extra when you make your first deposit. Remember that terms and conditions apply. At the time of this review, you need to have wagered a minimum of 8 (eight) times your deposit and bonus before cashing out any amount higher than your initial deposit amount. Bets in Baccarat, Roulette and Craps are not permitted to count towards the wagering requirement in this promotion.
Personal column
Kiwi Casino stands out in an industry, where originality is sometimes hard to come across. The software developers have created a very unusual atmosphere.
Customer service here is good, and e-mail response times are low. I have no negative things to say regarding service.
I've played at Kiwi sporadically over the past 5 months, and the odds seem ok. I have wagered a large amount, and I am about even when it comes to losses/winnings. Credit card refunds are processed quickly.
Parting thoughts
Highly recommended, and an immediate candidate for top casino on our site.
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