1RED review: big studio list, Anjouan licence

For players in New Zealand

1RED accepts players from New Zealand, according to the casino. It does not hold a New Zealand licence. The Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 has been in force since 1 May 2026, and from 1 December 2026 offshore casinos that have not applied for a licence must stop offering online casino games to New Zealanders.

Check before every deposit that 1RED still takes New Zealand players. If it closes New Zealand accounts, withdraw your balance straight away rather than leaving money on the site.

Licensed New Zealand sites will not be allowed to take credit card deposits. Offshore sites still do, but paying by debit card, POLi or a prepaid voucher keeps your spending to money you already have. More on the new rules in our report on New Zealand's licensing and tax plans.

New Zealand law is the main reason to read this page before you deposit. 1RED is an offshore brand, so it sits outside the New Zealand licensing system. A New Zealand player cannot take a dispute with 1RED to a New Zealand regulator. Keep a record of every deposit, withdrawal and support chat, because that record is the only evidence you control. If the site stops serving New Zealand accounts, the record shows your balance and the date.

Licence and safety

1RED holds a licence from Anjouan. It launched in 2022.

Anjouan, an island in the Comoros, issues offshore licences with light requirements. Its register is hard to check, and there is no dependable complaints route, so in a dispute you are largely on your own.

Expect to send ID and a proof of address before your first withdrawal. Upload them right after you register so the check does not hold up a win. Why new casinos ask for ID explains the process.

The licence on record for 1RED is the Anjouan License. A licence is only useful if the regulator acts on complaints. For an offshore licence that promise is weak, so treat it as a check that a legal entity exists and not as player protection. 1RED launched in 2022, so its track record is short. Short records make slow payouts harder to spot, so test the cashier with a small withdrawal early.

Read the terms and conditions page before you register. Look for the operator name, the licence number and the dispute clause. These three items tell you who runs the site and where a complaint would go.

Games and studios

The pokies lobby includes Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Hacksaw Gaming, Nolimit City and Push Gaming. Live dealer games come from Ezugi. Beyond pokies, the categories listed include roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, game shows, crash games and Keno.

Check the RTP in each game's info panel. Many pokies run at several RTP settings, and a casino can pick a lower one. How to choose a new casino game covers what to look for.

1RED lists about 2,133 games. A large lobby gives choice, but choice is not quality. 1RED shows studio names, so you can filter by providers you already trust. Start with a studio whose pokies you know, then compare the RTP in the info panel with the figure you expect. Live dealer tables from Ezugi run in real time, so you cannot pause a round. Crash games and Keno are fast and can empty a balance quickly, so set a session budget before you open them.

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposits are listed for Visa, Mastercard, Paysafecard, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Revolut and MiFinity, plus crypto.

Withdrawals are listed for Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit, bank transfer, Neteller, MiFinity, Jeton and Paysafecard. Casinos usually pay back to the method you deposited with, so a prepaid voucher deposit needs a second method for payouts.

The cashier lists 22 deposit methods. Choose the method before you choose the bonus. A deposit made by a method that cannot receive withdrawals forces a second route for payouts. Bank transfer is slower than an e-wallet, but it leaves a clear trail if a problem comes up. New Zealand dollar accounts avoid conversion fees on both deposits and payouts.

How to deposit

1. Register and upload your ID and proof of address.
2. Open the cashier and pick a method, such as Visa, Mastercard or Paysafecard.
3. Check the minimum deposit for the bonus and any fees before you confirm.
4. Set a deposit limit in your account before you play.

How to withdraw

1. Make sure your account is verified.
2. Check that no active bonus still has wagering left; it can block or cancel the payout.
3. Choose the method you deposited with where you can.
4. Ask for a small first withdrawal and note how long it takes.

Bonus and wagering

Whether the welcome offer is worth taking depends on the terms, not the headline. Check these in the bonus terms before you opt in:

• the wagering multiple, and whether it applies to the bonus or to bonus plus deposit
• the maximum bet per spin while the bonus is active
• which games count towards wagering, and by how much
• the time limit to finish wagering
• any cap on winnings from the bonus or free spins

A bonus is a set of conditions attached to your money, not a gift. The wagering multiple tells you how much you must bet before you can withdraw. The maximum bet rule limits how fast you may clear it, and breaking that rule can void your winnings. Free spins carry their own conditions, so read how free spins bonuses work before you accept them. A short time limit with a high multiple is the hardest combination to finish. Work out the total stake before you opt in, and if the number is larger than your budget, play with cash instead.