Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Thestereos
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to Thestereos (thestereos.co.nz). Before you read any of our reviews or follow any of our recommendations, we want to be fully transparent about how this website operates and how it generates revenue. Honesty is the foundation of everything we publish here, and that starts with being upfront about our commercial relationships.
Thestereos is owned and operated by James Wilson, an independent gambling content specialist based in New Zealand. This site focuses exclusively on reviewing online pokies and casino platforms available to New Zealand players. James Wilson is responsible for all editorial decisions, reviews, and recommendations published on thestereos.co.nz.
Some of the links on Thestereos are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to an online casino or pokies platform featured on this site and subsequently register an account or make a deposit, Thestereos may earn a commission from that operator. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay exactly the same amount you would by visiting the casino directly.
Affiliate partnerships are a standard and widely accepted way for independent review websites to cover operating costs and continue producing free, high-quality content for readers.
In practical terms, affiliate links work like this:
Having affiliate relationships with casino operators does not influence the content of our reviews. James Wilson maintains complete editorial independence and will never allow a commercial arrangement to dictate ratings, rankings, or recommendations.
Our reviews include both positive and negative findings. If a casino has poor withdrawal times, unfair bonus terms, or a weak games library, that information is reported honestly — regardless of whether that operator is an affiliate partner. Thestereos has declined and terminated affiliate arrangements with operators that did not meet our minimum standards for fairness and player safety.
Every online pokies site reviewed on Thestereos is evaluated using a consistent set of criteria developed by James Wilson based on years of experience analysing the New Zealand online gambling market. Key factors assessed in every review include:
No casino pays to receive a positive review. Placement in top lists is determined solely by scores achieved through this methodology.
In accordance with guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding endorsements and testimonials, Thestereos discloses all material connections between this website and third-party operators. Any time a link on this site has the potential to generate a commission for Thestereos, it is considered a material connection and is covered by this disclosure.
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, review process, or editorial policies, you are welcome to reach out directly. Contact details are available on our Contact page. James Wilson is committed to responding to all legitimate enquiries in a transparent and timely manner.
Thestereos is committed to providing New Zealand players with honest, accurate, and independently verified information about online pokies — always.