About Us

How we Rate

Every week, our expert editorial team and in-house reviewers—trusted by over 11,000 visitors—assess four online casinos through real-money testing. Acting as mystery shoppers, they explore the full player journey to deliver genuine, experience-based insights. Our ratings reflect these firsthand evaluations, combined with thorough research into each casino’s background, legal compliance, and reputation among New Zealand players.

Gambling Responsibility

Gambling is meant to be a source of entertainment, not a way to make money. Play responsibly—set limits, manage your budget, and avoid chasing losses. If you're in New Zealand and need help, free and confidential support is available 24/7 through Gambling Helpline NZ at 0800 654 655 or online at gamblinghelpline.co.nz.

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The online casinos featured on this site are intended for users aged 20 and over. In New Zealand, the legal gambling age is 20, as established by the Gambling Act 2003 and its amendments. Individuals caught gambling underage may face fines of up to NZ$500. If you're accessing this site from outside New Zealand, please ensure you comply with your local legal age requirements for gambling.

Welcome to CLIMB. We’re not here to hold your hand — we’re here to hand you the map. Real reviews, high-stakes focus, zero fluff. Let’s get to it.

So… Who Are We, Really?

Short answer? We’re the people who’ve been around the block in the world of online casinos — twice. The kind who’ve seen the bonus bait, the “trusted reviews”, and the fine print hellholes where your cash goes to die. Long answer? We’re CLIMB Review Casinos. Not your usual promo-peddling, slot-ranking circus. We’re built for high-rollers, by someone who knows what real players actually care about.

If you’re a casual player chasing free spins and rainbow jackpots — cool, but this probably ain’t your stop. We’re talking to the big dogs here. The ones who walk into a casino and get called by name. The ones who’ve had enough of the fake VIP jazz and just want somewhere solid to play — no BS.

What We’re Actually About?

We’re here to guide serious Kiwi players to genuinely premium, licensed casinos. Not the ones that throw glitter around and disappear when it’s time to cash out. We mean high-end service, luxury perks, loyalty systems that don’t suck, and a bit of respect along the way.

The goal? To be the go-to resource for New Zealand’s high-stakes players. No noise, no filler — just the stuff that matters when the stakes are high and patience is low.

A Story with Sharp Edges

CLIMB wasn’t born in a feel-good brainstorm session. It came from one guy — Ivor Mellington — who’d had enough of watching elite players get strung along by platforms pretending to care.

Ivor was a VIP manager at one of the big dogs. He handled accounts worth more than the average Auckland mortgage. After a decade in the fire, he stepped out, took the playbook with him, and built a site for people like his old clients — people who actually matter.

The Timeline — How We Climbed

2009–2012

Ivor studies Hospitality & Service Management, aka how to spot BS behind a smile.

2013–2018

Runs VIP operations at a tier-one casino group. Real whales. Real pressure.

2019

Becomes a consultant, helping platforms not suck. Focus on UX, loyalty, withdrawal policy.

2021

Launches CLIMB Review Casinos. No gimmicks. Just real talk and raw reviews.

2024

Starts an invite-only newsletter for high-stakes players. If you know, you know.

What We Do (That Most Don’t)

We test, compare, dig, and occasionally rage-text about platforms that waste our time. What you’ll find here:

  • In-depth reviews of VIP programs, not just another “top 10 slots”.
  • Side-by-side comparisons of loyalty deals, cashback systems, and withdrawal policies.
  • Live dealer checks — yes, we actually test them, not just copy their promo blurb.
  • Risk management guides — real stuff, no fluff, no “gamble responsibly” slogans with zero help behind them.

Who We’re Here For

  • High-stakes players who know what $1,000 feels like — on a bad day.
  • Experienced gamblers who’ve outgrown “free spins on registration” clickbait.
  • Folks who care more about how fast they get paid than how shiny the homepage looks.
  • Basically, anyone who plays big and wants to avoid platforms that act small.

CLIMB Review Casinos in Numbers

  • 10+ years — hands-on VIP management experience (not theory, not guesswork).
  • 2,000+ subscribers — and that’s just on our private list.
  • 40+ live casino platforms tested — not reviewed from afar, tested.
  • NZD 500,000+ — verified withdrawals via platforms we recommend.

Why You Can Actually Trust Us

Because we don’t care about pleasing operators. We care about not wasting our readers’ time.

We’ve:

  • Managed real VIP accounts for real money
  • Consulted iGaming platforms on how not to screw up service
  • Been cited in closed forums and invite-only Discord groups
  • Turned down affiliate deals from casinos that don’t deliver

We’re not interested in being the loudest voice — just the one that doesn’t lie.

Let’s Talk About Playing Smart

Look, we love the thrill. But there’s a line. And once you cross it — the game stops being a game. We know the signs, we’ve seen the crashes, and we don’t pretend it’s all fun and harmless.

If you’re spinning too hard, chasing too much, or just not feeling right — talk to someone. There’s real help out there:

No shame in slowing down. Walking away isn’t weak — it’s probably the smartest call you’ll make.

Contact Us — Or Send a Pigeon

Email: [email protected]
Phone (NZ): +64 9 889 5401
Office: 5 Kowhai Drive, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Legal Owner: CLIMB Elite Media Ltd
Company Reg No.: NZBN 9429050147633

Hit us up. We don’t bite (unless you ask real nice).

The Fine Print (Because Lawyers Exist)

We don’t own a casino. We don’t take your bets. We’re just here to call out the good, the bad, and the casino-shaped disasters so you don’t have to find out the hard way. You play at your own risk — always. And yeah, that includes reading the terms before clicking “Accept”.

No guarantees. No fairy tales. Just the truth, raw and unfiltered.

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