Parimatch in Aotearoa : What New Zealanders Should Know
How Parimatch Works in New Zealand : The Pros, Cons and Reality
Okay, before I start — I’m certainly not some high roller. I’m simply a 34-year-old graphic designer living in Auckland who enjoys a bet from time to time. Primarily rugby, every now and then cricket, and yes — the occasional pokies session on Friday nights.
Back in March, my mate introduced me to Parimatch. “Give it a crack,” he told me. I took his advice. This is what I learned.
Day One to Seven: The Beginning with Parimatch registration
First thing Monday, half-nine, sitting at work with a flat white while opening the Parimatch site. What struck me: looks professional. Not cluttered like some other operators that feel like sensory overload threw up on your screen.
The Sign-Up Process
Needed:
- My email (used my personal Gmail)
- Phone number (NZ number obviously)
- Password
- Preferred currency (NZD — ta very much)
- Birthday (to confirm 18 +)
Duration: under 5 minutes. Verification email arrived instantly. Activated account, sorted.
Important bit: Parimatch didn’t instantly require identification documents. That happened later, after I wanted to cash out — more on that.
Going Mobile: Parimatch mobile on a Samsung
I own an S22. Certainly not cutting-edge, though works fine.
Installation
Now here’s it becomes slightly weird. Doesn’t exist in the Google Play Store. Reason? Google policy about betting for NZ.
Solution: Get the installation file directly from https://pericleslavat.com/. Feels suspicious, I know. But it’s actually standard in this industry.
What I did:
- Went to Parimatch website on mobile
- Located download link
- Samsung gave warning about “unknown sources” — allowed it
- Got (105 MB)
- Opened it up
Complete setup: 6 minutes.
App Performance
The good stuff:
- Quick load times — slots open within seconds (even on mobile data)
- Live betting works great (important for rugby matches)
- Biometric access (generally)
- Power usage is reasonable (compared to some others that murder your battery)
Problems:
- App notifications are annoying — you’ll get marketing at random times
- Occasional crashes (about once per week)
- Landscape mode has issues
What Can You Actually Bet On from NZ via the Parimatch platform?
This becomes where it counts. Given that when you can’t bet on what you actually want, what’s the use?
The Rugby (Obviously)
Being from NZ, this becomes the main thing. Positive news: excellent coverage.
| Super Rugby Pacific | Deep | Yes |
| NPC | Good | Limited |
| All Blacks Tests | Outstanding | Yes |
| Six Nations | Full | Available |
Real example: AB vs SA, in August. Options included:
- Match result
- Winning margin
- Points total
- Try scorer
- HT / FT result
- Tries markets
Lines were competitive — checked them against TAB and they was typically slightly better.
Other Sports
The cricket: Great markets (especially ODIs). Super Smash? Inconsistent.
The horses: Surprisingly good. Local tracks well represented. Racing from Australia also.
Football: Premier League, Champions League, major European leagues — comprehensive. Wellington Phoenix? Minimal coverage.
The Casino Side: My Take?
Truth time: I’m not a big pokies punter. Though Friday nights, after work drinks, I’ve given it a go.
Available Slots
Claimed: “3500+ games”. Actually: I’ve played around 20. My picks I’d recommend:
| Big Bass Bonanza | Pragmatic Play | Made $180 on $50 stake |
| Book of Dead | Play’n GO | Down $75 chasing free spins |
| Starburst | NetEnt | Broke even (steady) |
What I do: Won’t risk more than $100 in a session. If I double it, I take profit. Sounds simple, prevents problems.
Deposits and Withdrawals: The Real Deal
This part matters most. Since there can be the best platform, but when you can’t withdraw winnings, why bother?
Funding Account
Available methods in NZ:
- Credit / debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, also POLi)
- Bank transfer (takes time)
- Cryptocurrency (if you prefer)
Notably absent: Most Kiwi options like POLi payments operating instantly.
Min amount: $20 NZD. Seems acceptable.
My usual method: Debit card. Money appears in 2 minutes. No encountered delays.
Withdrawals
Now here’s it got interesting.
Initial cashout (I won $340 on a multi bet):
- Requested withdrawal: Tuesday, 10am
- Received message requesting should provide documents
- Sent driver’s license and latest utility bill
- Documents approved: Two days later
- Funds arrived bank account: Friday
Total time: 72 hours. Not instant, though reasonable initially.
Next cashout ($ 220 from slots):
Initiated: Monday, 3pm. Funds showed: Tuesday, 11am. Significantly quicker.
FAQ Style That Came Up
Is Parimatch Legal in NZ?
Complicated. Parimatch operates under Curacao license (from Curacao). Not against law for Kiwis to access overseas operators, though such sites lack regulation via DIA.
What this means: You can play, though when disputes happen, Kiwi safeguards doesn’t apply.
Versus the TAB with TAB NZ?
| Prices | Generally superior | Lower |
| Markets | More diverse | Focused |
| NZ regulation | None | Full |
| Withdrawal speed | 2-3 days | Same day often |
| Casino games | Yes | Not available |
Bottom Line After Six Months
Positives:
- Higher payouts than TAB (particularly on rugby)
- Good mobile experience
- Good selection markets available
- Can use NZD (no forex costs)
The bad:
- Withdrawal times (especially first time)
- Offshore only
- Few Kiwi payment options
- Promotion conditions are strict
Should you try it?
If you’re seasoned punting online and seek higher returns than TAB — definitely. Just recognize that regulatory status.
When starting out to gambling and want security of DIA oversight — use TAB or maybe consider NZ-licensed platforms.
For me? I split my betting. TAB for convenience and local racing. Parimatch for bigger multi bets where better odds count.
Gamble smart, set limits, and don’t risk more than you can afford to lose. Good luck!