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Royal Vegas – independent review
Royal Vegas is an offshore casino brand available to New Zealand players, operated within the Super Group family via its subsidiary Cadtree Ltd (historically part of the Fortune Lounge Group). It holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence and an eCOGRA seal — an overseas licence, not a New Zealand one.
It was founded around 2000 (some sources say 1994 — [year not fully verified]) and shares a corporate family with the brand many New Zealanders search for, JackpotCity. We describe it on its own facts rather than repeat a near-identical write-up. Winnings are generally tax-free for recreational players; 18+, and the brand is offshore in New Zealand.
Licence & ownership
Owner
Royal Vegas is run by Cadtree Ltd within Super Group, and traces its heritage to the Fortune Lounge Group — the lineage that sets it apart from its newer group siblings. It was founded around 2000 (some sources say 1994 — [year not fully verified]).
Licence
It holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence and an eCOGRA seal — both overseas, not a New Zealand licence. eCOGRA is an independent testing body that certifies a casino's games as fair and its payouts as accurate, so the seal is about standards rather than local licensing.
NZ status
For a New Zealand player there is no local licensing or consumer protection; a dispute is resolved under the overseas regulator. Because Royal Vegas shares a group with several brands here, we compare them on facts rather than marketing — for a large-library alternative in the same offshore category, see All Slots.
Games
The library is built on Microgaming / Games Global content — pokies, table games and live dealer in the mould of the other Super Group sites.
If the game range is your main interest, the broader All Slots library is a useful comparison point within the same offshore tier.
Payments & NZD
Royal Vegas serves New Zealand players in NZD from offshore. As with any offshore site, payments and withdrawals fall outside New Zealand oversight, so check the current terms on the site.
Founded around 2000 (year not fully verified), it is a mature brand, but maturity is not the same as local licensing.
What New Zealand players should know
Royal Vegas holds no New Zealand licence — none exists yet under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. Marketing online casino to NZ customers is prohibited, and operators without a licence application must stop serving New Zealand from 1 December 2026.
We cover it for information only. See our full reviews list.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Mature brand within an established group (Super Group / Fortune Lounge)
- Malta Gaming Authority licence and eCOGRA seal
- NZD-ready for New Zealand players
Cons
- Offshore — no New Zealand licence or local protection
- Founding year differs across sources (2000 vs 1994) — not fully verified
- Very similar to sister brands; differentiate on facts, not marketing
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Vegas have a New Zealand licence?
No. It operates offshore under a Malta Gaming Authority licence within the Super Group family. New Zealand has no licensed online casinos yet.
Is Royal Vegas related to other casino brands?
Yes. It is part of the Super Group family (via Cadtree Ltd) and was historically in the Fortune Lounge Group, so it shares a corporate background with brands such as JackpotCity.
When was Royal Vegas founded?
Around 2000 according to most sources, though some cite 1994. The exact year is not fully verified, so we flag it rather than assert one.
Is Royal Vegas the same as JackpotCity?
No, but they are related. Both are part of the Super Group family — Royal Vegas via Cadtree Ltd, with Fortune Lounge Group heritage — so they share a corporate background and a Microgaming/Games Global game base, but they are separate brands. We review each on its own facts rather than repeat a near-identical write-up.
Is Royal Vegas safe and does it pay out?
Royal Vegas holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence and an eCOGRA seal — eCOGRA independently tests games for fairness and payouts for accuracy — and it is a long-running brand (since around 2000). But it is offshore, so there is no New Zealand consumer protection; any dispute is handled under the overseas regulator.