NZ Casino Winners in January 2025

Written by Mark Dash |
Reviewed by Sophia Novakivska
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January 2025 got started in a big way for Kiwi internet-based casino players, and we’ve gathered all the biggest winners into a tidy little lineup. Overnight jackpot winners, high-stake winners at tables – January 2025 has shown just how exhilarating a ride is that life at internet-based casinos for real money. We are pinching these facts from publicly available “Winners” pages at official casinos, presenting you with a snapshot of the moment as to who is making that big cash and where.

Watch these numbers over a month if you are interested in which games are paying out. And consider that perhaps your spin or hand on your second attempt will lead you into January’s winners.

On this page if you’re interested we also show the highest winnings of all time in real time.

Check out top February and March winners as well. We also recommend you to check out the top Poli casinos in NZ.

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Mark Dash
16 years experience Founder & Lead Statistician

A former professional poker player turned data guru, Mark Dash has devoted the past 16 years to decoding the numbers behind New Zealand’s online-casino scene. A PGDipJ graduate of Massey University, he now heads our analytics team, where he rates NZ casino sites, audits bonus conditions and models RTP performance. Mark’s expertise is reinforced by advanced training in gambling statistics and responsible-gaming practices.

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Sophia Novakivska
10 years experience Pokies & Live Games Specialist

Sophia Novakivska has 10 years of experience in online gambling. For the past decade, Kyiv-trained linguist Sophia Novakivska has analysed everything from slot algorithms to live-dealer probabilities. Her bylines appear on Better Collective, AskGamblers and Gambling.com, and she specialises in NZ bonus clauses, slot maths and live-game odds. Sophia’s credentials include GLI University’s iGaming testing & compliance course (2020) and UKGC-approved Responsible Gambling certification (2022).

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