Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Thesaintjames

About Us

Our Story

Thesaintjames was founded in 2026 by James Wilson, a passionate advocate for fair online gaming in New Zealand. After witnessing countless Kiwi players fall victim to misleading casino reviews and unreliable recommendations, James set out to create something better: an honest, transparent resource dedicated to helping NZ players find legitimate and trustworthy online pokies platforms.

What started as a personal mission has evolved into New Zealand's most respected independent online pokies review site. We've built our reputation on a simple principle: tell the truth, always.

Who We Are

We're a team of experienced gaming professionals, responsible gambling advocates, and New Zealand gaming enthusiasts committed to excellence. Every member of our team has extensive personal experience with online pokies platforms, giving us real, hands-on knowledge that goes far beyond theoretical research.

Our team doesn't just read about casinos—we actively test and review them. We create accounts, play the games, test customer support, verify payment methods, and assess security measures. This direct testing approach ensures our reviews reflect authentic player experiences, not marketing claims.

Our Mission

Our mission is straightforward: provide honest, comprehensive, and independent reviews of online pokies sites for New Zealand players.

We believe Kiwi gamblers deserve accurate information to make informed decisions. We're committed to cutting through marketing noise and delivering reviews based on genuine testing, real player feedback, and transparent evaluation criteria.

What Makes Us Different

• Editorial Independence – We accept no payments from casinos for positive reviews. Our opinions are entirely our own and based solely on player experience and site quality.
• Personal Testing – Every site we review has been personally tested by our team. We've played the games, tested the withdrawals, and evaluated the user experience firsthand.
• New Zealand Focus – We specialise exclusively in online pokies available to NZ players, understanding local regulations, payment methods, and player preferences.
• Transparency First – We clearly disclose how we test sites, what criteria we use, and where any potential conflicts of interest might exist.
• Responsible Gambling Priority – Player safety isn't an afterthought—it's foundational to everything we do.

Our Values

Independence: We maintain complete editorial freedom. No casino advertising, no affiliate pressure, no financial incentives can influence our reviews.

Transparency: We're open about our methods, our findings, and our reasoning. If a site has issues, we say so clearly and explain why.

Player Safety: We thoroughly evaluate responsible gambling tools, licensing credentials, security protocols, and player protection measures on every platform we review.

Accuracy: We update our reviews regularly as sites change, ensuring our information remains current and reliable.

Responsible Gambling Commitment

We believe gambling should be fun and entertaining—nothing more. We're committed to promoting responsible gambling practices throughout our site. If you're struggling with gambling, please reach out to Gamblers Anonymous Aotearoa or Problem Gambling Foundation for support.

Thank you for choosing Thesaintjames as your trusted guide to online pokies in New Zealand.