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JackpotCity – independent review
JackpotCity is an offshore online casino owned by Bayton Ltd (Malta, part of Super Group), founded in 1998 and licensed overseas — not in New Zealand. It is available to New Zealand players through its NZD .com site but holds no New Zealand licence, because none exists yet; sources cite either a Malta Gaming Authority licence or an Alderney licence (155 C1) for the NZ-facing site, and it is a sister brand to Spin Casino and Ruby Fortune.
Because New Zealand has no licensed online casinos (the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 is in force; first licences are expected no earlier than 2027), JackpotCity operates from overseas. This review is informational: it explains who owns the brand, which licence it holds and what that means for a New Zealand player — it is not a recommendation to play. Winnings are generally tax-free for recreational players, and all gambling is 18+. For a brand from the same group, see our review of Royal Vegas.
Licence & ownership
Owner
JackpotCity is operated by Bayton Ltd (Malta), part of the Super Group family, and has run since 1998. Within that group it is a sister brand to Spin Casino and Ruby Fortune.
Licence
Sources differ on the exact licence for the NZ-facing .com site: the Malta Gaming Authority is commonly cited, while casino.org lists an Alderney Gambling Control Commission licence, 155 C1. [Not fully verified — confirm which applies to the .com site.] Either way it is an offshore licence, not a New Zealand one.
NZ status
For a New Zealand player this means no local consumer protection or licensing oversight — disputes fall under the overseas regulator. The brand's RNG is eCOGRA-audited: eCOGRA is an independent testing agency that checks a casino's random number generator for fairness and its payouts for accuracy, so the seal speaks to track record rather than to any New Zealand status.
Games
The game library is supplied mainly by Games Global (formerly Microgaming) plus Pragmatic Play, covering pokies, table games and live dealer. The RNG is eCOGRA-audited. Specific game counts for the NZ-facing site are not disclosed in our sources, so we don't state a number.
This is a mature, broad library typical of the Super Group brands. If you want to compare the game range with a similar large library, see our write-up of All Slots.
Payments & NZD
JackpotCity's .com site supports NZD and is set up for New Zealand players, with the payment methods you would expect from an established international operator. Because it is offshore, payments and withdrawals sit outside New Zealand oversight.
As always with an offshore site, verify the current terms and the licence details on the site itself before depositing.
What New Zealand players should know
From 1 May 2026 the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) regulates online casino in New Zealand, and marketing online casino to NZ customers is prohibited. Operators that have not applied for a licence must stop serving New Zealand from 1 December 2026, and up to 15 licences are expected to be auctioned, with the first no earlier than 2027.
So JackpotCity is offshore by definition today. Our role is to describe it neutrally, not to recommend it. For the full list of brands we cover, see all our casino reviews.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Long track record (operating since 1998) under Super Group
- Broad Games Global + Pragmatic Play library; eCOGRA-audited RNG
- NZD-ready .com site
Cons
- Offshore — no New Zealand licence or local consumer protection
- Sources disagree on the exact licence (MGA vs Alderney) — verify
- Marketing of online casino to NZ customers is prohibited (2026 Act)
Frequently asked questions
Does JackpotCity have a New Zealand licence?
No. New Zealand has no licensed online casinos yet, so JackpotCity operates offshore via its .com site. It is run by Bayton Ltd (Super Group) under an overseas licence (MGA or Alderney per different sources).
Is JackpotCity safe for New Zealand players?
It is an established brand (since 1998) with eCOGRA-audited games, but it is offshore, so there is no New Zealand consumer protection and disputes fall under the overseas regulator. Verify the current licence on the site before depositing.
Who owns JackpotCity?
Bayton Ltd (Malta), part of the Super Group family — a sister brand to Spin Casino and Ruby Fortune.
Can I legally play JackpotCity from New Zealand?
The 2026 rules target operators and the marketing of online casino to New Zealanders, not recreational players, and winnings are generally tax-free for recreational players. But JackpotCity is offshore with no New Zealand licence, so you would be playing without local consumer protection — verify the current licence on the site before depositing.
Does JackpotCity pay out, or is it a scam?
JackpotCity has operated since 1998 under Super Group and uses eCOGRA-audited RNG — eCOGRA independently tests games for fairness and payouts for accuracy — which points to an established track record. It is still offshore, though, so there is no New Zealand recourse if a payout dispute arises; it is handled under the overseas regulator.