Parimatch from a Kiwi Perspective : My 6-Month Experience

Parimatch in NZ : The Good, Bad and Ugly

Okay, here’s the context — I’m certainly not one of those ” pro ” bettors. I’m a regular graphic designer living in Auckland who likes a bet now and then. Mostly the rugby, occasionally cricket, and yeah — the odd casino game when relaxed.

Back in March, my workmate Dave introduced me to Parimatch. “Try it out,” he said. So I did. Here’s what happened.

The First Week: Setting Up using the Parimatch platform

That Monday, morning tea time, I’m at my desk holding a flat white while loading Parimatch . co . nz. Initial thoughts: looks professional. Not cluttered like certain gambling platforms that look like Times Square exploded on the page.

Creating My Account

Asked for:

• Email (used my personal Gmail)
• Cell number (NZ number obviously)
• Security password
• Currency preference (NZD — cheers)
• Date of birth (legal requirement)

Total time: 4 minutes. The email arrived instantly. Confirmed email, sorted.

Important bit: Parimatch didn’t straight away ask for my driver’s license. That happened later, when I wanted to cash out — details below.

App Experience: mobile Parimatch on a Samsung

I’m using an S22. Not cutting-edge, though does the job.

App Setup

Here’s where things get a bit odd. No app in the Google Play Store. Reason? Google policy regarding gaming for NZ.

Solution: Download the installation file straight from Parimatch app. Feels suspicious, I understand. However it’s completely standard for gambling platforms.

What I did:

1. Opened Parimatch website via mobile browser
2. Clicked ” Get App ” button
3. Samsung warned me about installing “unknown sources” — permitted installation
4. Got (105 MB)
5. Opened the app

Complete setup: under 10 minutes.

Real Experience

Positives:

• Fast loading — content appear in 3-4 seconds (despite 4G)
• In-play refreshes well (crucial for rugby matches)
• Fingerprint login (most of the time)
• Power usage is acceptable (better than some apps that murder your battery)

Problems:

• App notifications are excessive — expect marketing late at night
• Crashes occasionally (about once per week)
• Rotating screen has issues

What Can You Actually Bet On from NZ via the Parimatch platform?

This becomes where it matters. Given that when you can’t wager on your preferred sports, what’s the point?

Rugby Markets (Obviously)

Being from NZ, this is the dealbreaker. Happy to report: comprehensive coverage.

Real example: AB vs SA, in August. Options included:

• Winner
• Margin
• Over / under
• First try
• Half-time / full-time
• Team tries

Prices were competitive — checked them against TAB and they were usually a bit better.

Alternative Sports

The cricket: Great markets (mainly T20s). Domestic T20? Inconsistent.

The horses: Surprisingly good. NZ tracks well represented. Australian racing also.

Football: Premier League, Champions League, major European leagues — solid. A-League? Basic markets.

Casino Games: My Take?

Confession time: I’m really not a big slots player. However occasionally, after work drinks, I do had a crack.

Pokies Library

Claimed: “3500+ games”. Realistically: I’ve tested about 20. These are what I’d recommend:

Personal rule: Don’t ever put in over $100 per session. If I double it, I withdraw. Simple principle, prevents problems.

Banking Reality: Important Details

This section matters most. Since might be the best platform, but should you not be able to access funds, why bother?

Putting Money In

Options for Kiwis:

• Visa / Mastercard (Visa, Mastercard, also POLi)
• Bank deposit (takes time)
• Bitcoin (if you prefer)

Missing: Most NZ-specific options such as direct debit that work instantly.

Min amount: $20 NZD. Looks reasonable.

My usual method: My card. Funds arrive in a couple of minutes. Never experienced problems.

Cashing Out

Now here’s it got complicated.

First time (when I had $340 from a multi bet):

1. Clicked withdraw: Tuesday, 10am
2. Email arrived saying should provide documents
3. Uploaded license and recent utility bill
4. Approved: Thursday
5. Funds arrived my bank: Friday

Timeframe: 72 hours. Slower than hoped, however reasonable initially.

Later withdrawal (two hundred twenty):

Requested: Monday, 3pm. Money arrived: Next morning, 11am. Significantly quicker.

FAQ Style I Wondered About

Is Parimatch Legal for NZ?

Not straightforward. The platform operates under international license (from Curacao). Not prohibited for us to use overseas operators, but they aren’t regulated by DIA.

What this means: You can play, but if problems arise, local protection doesn’t protect you.

Versus the TAB with TAB NZ?

My Honest Verdict Half a Year Later

The good:

• Higher payouts versus TAB (mainly rugby markets)
• Solid app functionality
• Good selection betting options
• Can use NZD (no exchange charges)

The bad:

• Payout delays (particularly first time)
• Not NZ regulated
• Minimal Kiwi banking methods
• Promotion conditions are tough

Would I recommend it?

If you’re seasoned betting online and seek superior prices compared to TAB — absolutely. Just understand regulatory situation.

When starting out to online betting and prefer the safety of local oversight — use TAB or consider more regulated platforms.

In my case? I split my betting. TAB when easy and horses. PM for bigger parlays when price matters.

Stay safe, set limits, never risk more than is comfortable to lose. Cheers!