Funky Jackpot review: a Malta licence, NZD and PayPal

Funky Jackpot at a glance

Funky Jackpot holds licences from Malta and the UK, accepts PayPal and Apple Pay, and lists New Zealand dollars as an account currency.

Founded in 2020, it has years of trading behind it, which counts for something with an offshore licence. A strict licence is a real plus, but it is not a New Zealand licence, and New Zealand's own regulator cannot help you with this account.

Funky Jackpot is easiest to judge by its checks rather than its marketing. The licence, the payout routes and the bonus terms decide whether an account is worth opening. Our guide on how to choose a casino game shows how to compare lobbies once you are in. The main gap to close before you deposit is the missing payout information.

Playing from New Zealand

New Zealand now licenses online casinos under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. Funky Jackpot does not hold a New Zealand licence.

From 1 December 2026, operators that have not applied for a New Zealand licence must stop offering online casino games here. The Act's penalties are aimed at operators and advertisers rather than players. Even so, a casino that takes New Zealand players today may change its terms, so check that your account stays open before you leave a balance there.

Our news story on New Zealand's regulated casino market explains how the licences work.

Funky Jackpot accepts New Zealand players today. Funky Jackpot is not covered by a New Zealand regulator, so any dispute would go to the casino first and then to its offshore licensor. Keep screenshots of your balance, your bets and any message from support in case you need to escalate.

Licence and safety

The Malta Gaming Authority is the regulator of an EU member state. It publishes a licensee register, has a URL checker and handles player complaints.

The UK Gambling Commission is one of the strictest regulators, but its licence covers customers in Great Britain, not players in New Zealand.

Copy the licence number from the casino's footer and look it up on the regulator's own register. Then set a deposit limit in your account before you play; if the casino offers no limits or self-exclusion, treat that as a warning. Our page on responsible gaming covers the tools to look for.

Funky Jackpot was founded in 2020. Age alone does not prove a casino pays on time. It does mean there is some trading history to read about before you deposit.

Games and studios

The studios include NetEnt and Microgaming.

Many slots come in several RTP versions, and the casino chooses which one to run. Open the game's information screen and check the RTP before you play.

Funky Jackpot lists about 2,200 games. Treat the count as a size guide rather than a promise that every title is open in New Zealand. Studios can restrict games by country, so filter the lobby by provider and look for the titles you want first.

Funky Jackpot gives an estimated return to player of 96.4%% across its lobby. That is an average, and a single pokie can sit well above or below it.

Deposits and withdrawals

The account can run in New Zealand dollars. Deposit methods include Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, PayPal, Skrill and Neteller.

No withdrawal methods are on file, so ask support how winnings are paid out before you deposit.

How to deposit at Funky Jackpot

1. Register, then open the cashier from your balance or the deposit button.
2. Choose a method and enter the amount; check the minimum deposit for the welcome offer if you want it.
3. Confirm the payment in your banking app, card screen or wallet.
4. Set a deposit limit in your account before your first bet.

How to withdraw from Funky Jackpot

1. Upload your ID and proof of address early, because no reputable casino pays out without them.
2. Open the cashier, choose Withdraw and, where possible, the method you deposited with.
3. Check that no active bonus still has wagering left, or it can block the withdrawal.
4. Start with a small amount and note how long it takes to arrive.

Why casinos ask for documents, and which ones, is explained in our guide to ID checks at new casinos.

Funky Jackpot offers 20 deposit methods. Deposit routes are only half of the picture, because the cashier you use to pay in may not be the one that pays out. Confirm the payout route in writing and note any weekly or monthly limit.

Welcome offer and terms

The current offer for New Zealand players is shown at the top of this page, as the casino states it. What it is worth depends on the terms: wagering, the time limit, the maximum bet while the bonus is active, which games count, and any cap on winnings.

• Open the bonus terms before you deposit and note the wagering and time limit.
• Check whether your payment method is excluded from the offer; e-wallets often are.
• Keep to the maximum bet with a bonus active, or the casino can void it.
• Large packages are spread over several deposits. Claim only the stages you would have deposited anyway.

Our guide on how to find and claim bonuses works through the maths, and the terms and conditions overview lists the clauses that matter.

Funky Jackpot may attach free spins to a deposit. Free spins are usually tied to one slot and a fixed spin value. Winnings from them normally carry their own wagering. A free spins bonus is worth taking only when the wagering is low enough for you to clear.

Our verdict

A sensible pick for a New Zealand player who values regulation: an EU licence, an NZD balance and familiar payment methods. Only a few studios are on file, mostly NetEnt and Microgaming, so check the lobby if you want newer slot studios.