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LeoVegas – independent review
LeoVegas is an established offshore casino brand available to New Zealand players, run by LeoVegas Gaming PLC — owned by MGM Resorts since September 2022 — under a Malta Gaming Authority licence. It is a large, well-known international operator, but it holds no New Zealand licence.
The NZ-facing site is cited as offering 2,500+ games in NZD, with relatively low wagering (around 20x) highlighted by the group. We state that as a neutral fact, not a promotion. This is the same global brand we cover for the Danish market, but the New Zealand page is written independently and neutrally. For the New Zealand company angle instead, see SkyCity. 18+, winnings generally tax-free for recreational players.
Licence & ownership
LeoVegas is operated by LeoVegas Gaming PLC, part of the LeoVegas Group, which has been owned by MGM Resorts since September 2022. It runs under a Malta Gaming Authority group licence (MGA/CRP/237/2013) — an overseas licence, not a New Zealand one.
Backing by a major listed casino group (MGM) is a reassurance point, but it does not give the brand any New Zealand status. For the largest brand NZ players search for, compare the long-running JackpotCity.
Games
The NZ-facing site is cited as offering 2,500+ games — pokies, table games and live dealer — on the MGA licence. The group highlights relatively low wagering (around 20x); we note that as a fact rather than a promotion.
For a bigger pokies-led library in the same offshore tier, see the broader All Slots library; for a premium, listed-owner alternative, see High Roller.
Payments & NZD
LeoVegas serves New Zealand players in NZD from offshore. As with any offshore site, the payment and dispute framework is the overseas regulator's (Malta), not New Zealand's.
The brand is known for a polished mobile experience, but polish is separate from local licensing — check the current terms on the site.
What New Zealand players should know
LeoVegas holds no New Zealand licence — none exists yet. Under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, marketing online casino to NZ customers is prohibited and unlicensed operators must stop serving New Zealand from 1 December 2026.
We describe it for information only. You can see every brand we cover.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Backed by a major listed group (MGM Resorts, since 2022)
- Malta Gaming Authority licence; 2,500+ games cited in NZD
- Relatively low wagering (~20x) highlighted by the group
Cons
- Offshore — no New Zealand licence or local consumer protection
- Marketing of online casino to NZ customers is prohibited (2026 Act)
- Ownership (MGM) reassures but confers no NZ status
Frequently asked questions
Who owns LeoVegas?
LeoVegas Gaming PLC, part of the LeoVegas Group, which has been owned by MGM Resorts since September 2022. It runs under a Malta Gaming Authority licence.
Does LeoVegas have a New Zealand licence?
No. It is offshore under an MGA licence. New Zealand has no licensed online casinos yet, and marketing online casino to NZ customers is prohibited under the 2026 Act.
What does the NZ-facing LeoVegas site offer?
It is cited as offering 2,500+ games in NZD on the MGA licence, with relatively low wagering (around 20x) highlighted by the group. We state that as a neutral fact, not a recommendation.