The Story Behind PokieMachines.com

Being a team of ambitious industry veterans, we are always on the lookout for new, exciting projects that will keep our blood pumping and help us contribute to the iGaming community. We have been creating high-quality content for over 15 years, upgrading the websites of top-ranking operators and prominent casino affiliates. Simultaneously, working on our own projects is something we never wanted to give up on. It is where we can unleash our passion and dedication under our own terms, always testing how far we can go in such a highly competitive industry like iGaming.

Our First Steps

As our experience grew over time, so did our appetites, and our heads filled with ideas for creative affiliate websites. For us, it was a challenge to create new sites that would attract attention with premium content we felt was missing. Our first significant website launch took place in 2017 with CasinoBloke.com. It was soon clear the site would be a tremendous success.

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Seeing how the feedback of our readers and Google rankings coincided was reason enough to keep us motivated and dismantle any doubts we may have had about venturing into affiliate waters. We were clearly doing something right. That was also one of the reasons we don’t regret leaving CasinoBloke in someone else’s hands eventually – it was time for us to move on and reach new heights.

After CasinoBloke, we experimented with a few more specific websites, focusing on particular games and payment methods. However, a new idea overcame all these secondary projects, and we concentrated all our resources on building a new website – one that would provide honest and objective reviews about as many banking methods used at online casinos as possible.

Convinced such a site is desperately needed, we invested months into the project, conducting extensive research, improving development and refining the content. We welcomed CasinoBankingMethods.com in November 2020, and we take great pride in it.

Ready for More

Developed from scratch, CBM perfectly reflected our vision – we succeeded in creating the number one guide for online casino banking methods. Of course, that wouldn’t have been possible if we hadn’t directed our best efforts into creating hundreds of reviews and articles on relevant topics across 20+ markets.

Once we climbed that high mountain of localisation and constant updates, we realised we had so much fun throughout the entire process. So, we decided to do it again, except this time, we will narrow down our field of interest. New Zealand was a unanimous choice since we all love Aotearoa and believe it has so much to offer.

Here we are now, building PokieMachines.com from the ground up, brick by brick, hoping to outdo ourselves once again.

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img Our Mission

The main goal of PokieMachines.com is to bring forth the best internet guide to online pokies. We are well aware many such attempts are already live, which is why we put in extra effort to make our reviews and expert ratings comprehensive, supported by research, objective and, above all, helpful.

While our core team of writers doesn’t include natives, we are all obsessed with New Zealand online pokie machines. Therefore, our mission is to produce and publish high-quality content tailored to the needs of every Kiwi player who visits our pages. We firmly believe transparency and honesty elevate every type of content, so we won’t ever try to deceive you with fake profiles of fictional NZ players and reviewers. The Pokie Machines team may live across the globe, but we will give it our all to earn your trust. Follow us on this exciting tiki tour, and if you like the experience, recommend us to your mates. Ta!

The Content

Pokie Reviews

The foundation around which we’ll build our Pokie Machines community is the good ol’ pokie review. Pages upon pages of pokie reviews may sound like a lot of work, but that’s because you have dull, run-of-the-mill reviews in mind, stuffed with stats and dry information. Our reviews will give you just enough details to decide whether to play the slot or not. From the theme to game mechanics and features, we stick to relevant aspects of each reviewed pokie.

The cherry on top is introducing real player reviews, with personalised experience and impressions you can take home as valuable feedback. Biff all other pokie reviews in the bin because we’ll give you exactly what you need to know before betting a single gold coin.

Casinos

PokieMachines.com is envisioned as a one-stop shop for the Kiwi pokie player, which means it has to include recommended pokie sites. So, how do we know which site to recommend? That’s simple – we review them first. What makes our casino reviews different from most is that we actually try the casino.

For the verdict to be truthful and objective, paying one visit to the casino’s homepage isn’t going to be enough. The least we can do is test the pokie site before we share our rating, so we do exactly that.

NZ Market

For our readers to be well informed, we must be first. By focusing on the latest changes in the New Zealand iGaming market, we are able to provide updated information regarding any shifts in legislation, casino regulation, bonus policies and so on.

Articles

If you’re looking for more than just free NZ pokies, we can offer plenty of reading material. Whether you want to get familiar with certain terms from the pokie world or you just want to read an interesting article, PokieMachines.com is the right place.

Industry News

It doesn’t take more than a few days in the iGaming business to realise how fast everything is moving. Online pokies are particularly inspiring, which is why we see innovation happening regularly in this category. Our team tracks all relevant news, announcements, and reveals so our readers can get the latest scoops about their favourite pokie providers and pokie sites right here.

How-To Guides

No matter the level of experience and skill, each player needs a source of expert guides and strategy pieces that can help improve their gameplay results. We are happy to provide such strategy articles and guides because we want our readers to benefit from all the knowledge and experience we have to share.

Top Lists

Apart from elaborate and knowledgeable guides, Pokie Machines also offers summaries of our extensive research in the form of top lists. Give them a squiz if you want to know which pokie sites rank the highest this month or which pokie is the absolute fan favourite.

Interviews

Instead of just relaying announcements and reporting company statements, we’ve decided to publish authentic interviews with interesting individuals from the iGaming industry. In dialogue with software provider representatives and other expert figures, we’ll try to satisfy general curiosities and find out new details about the pokie development process.

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Pokies

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Pokie Sites

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Bonuses

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Game Providers

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Articles

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Banking Methods

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Things We Do Differently

Although we firmly believe our work is the best proof of our competence, we understand it takes time for a reader to get to know us well. Therefore, we’ll just quickly present some of the strong points of PokieMachines.com. Without the intention to skite about it, we merely want to clarify where our ability to stand out comes from.

Research, Analyse, Repeat

Good content can only come from thorough research. That is a fact, and one we take very seriously. That said, each review, article or news piece we publish always starts with research. The next step is processing and analysing all the info we obtained. If we establish that something’s missing, it’s back to walking the long corridors of the internet in search of validated information.

Needless to say, the research always starts with the official websites of software providers, where we can commonly find details about the game and try its demo version. We never publish before the content is polished and all the details are confirmed. In other words, content goes live once we’re certain it is the best it can be, likely better than the competition.

Fact-checking is Our Byword

Confirming the information obtained and prepared for publishing is a step we never skip. All relevant facts must be checked and attacked from multiple angles. After meticulous examination, only the truth remains. Our readers deserve the absolute truth without embellishment, and we’re proud to be able to offer it right here on the pages of PokieMachines.com.

What you do afterwards is your decision; we remain satisfied because we made sure it will be an informed one.

(Our) Content is King

How come our content turns out better than what you see on most affiliate sites? It’s because we employ an in-house team of pokie enthusiasts and experienced content writers. Add uncompromising editors and proofreaders to the mix, and you have a recipe for foolproof content that can serve as authority and stand the test of time.

Most affiliate sites tend to employ freelance writers with little to no experience and a limited understanding of how pokies work. As a result, they hardly ever succeed in making an impact, while our reviews and articles often occupy the first page of Google Search for numerous popular pokie-related keywords.

Never Late for an Update

Don’t you hate it when you’re looking for information online only to find outdated articles and incomplete publications? This is one of the things we are determined to eradicate in our line of business.

What good is an article or a review if it’s not updated? No good at all. Our team will spare no expense when it comes to obtaining current information. Every little update is important and must be included in already published pieces so that they become relevant at the time of reading. At PokieMachines.com, you get nothing but garden-fresh content – we guarantee it.

Meet the Team

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Nemanja Lazarevic

Creative Director

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Starting as a content writer back in 2008, Nemanja quickly recognised the potential of the iGaming industry and went on to build Teamwork content writing company in 2011. At the same time, he worked as Editor-in-Chief at Soccernews.com and ran casino sites LiveCasinos.com, CasinosOnline.com, and VideoSlot.com, among others, as Head of Content.

In 2017, Nemanja created CasinoBloke.com from scratch and developed it to become one of the industry’s leading affiliate websites. He has since had another successful exit with CasinoBankingMethods.com some two years after the website launch. Nemanja’s excellent track record in developing and improving casino websites as well as guiding Teamwork to become a leading iGaming content provider make him the right man to execute very ambitious plans for Pokie Machines.

While he enjoys traveling and visiting new destinations, Nemanja likes to avoid the busy tourist attractions and explore the city by foot, finding good spots to have a cold beer and soak in the surroundings. Also loves playing football, spending time with family, and Spanish-style Grey Goose tonic in any occasion.

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Marija Misita

Content Editor

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Content editor with journalistic background and 6+ years of experience in the online gambling industry. Marija’s motto is “Keep it short and simple”, so she shows no mercy while cutting the fluff. Double-checking and digging deeper to unearth the needed information are her favourite activities. Passionate about grammar and delivering engaging content to help our readers make informed decisions.

In 2016, Marija quit her 15-year long career in journalism to pursue happiness in the world of content marketing and iGaming in particular. CasinoBloke.com and CasinoBankingMethods.com are some of the biggest projects Marija has contributed to, writing strategy articles on online casino games.

Today, as a content editor at PokieMachines.com, she is a valuable member of our team who applies her journalistic skills to gather and check information, come up with engaging topics and create credible stories. Fact-checking, cutting the fluff and making catchy headlines are the parts of the creative process she enjoys the most.

The perfect day for her is any day when she can get lost in the streets and take photos of decaying buildings, shadows and the mundane. A cat lady. Likes to watch movies, or more precisely, have movie marathons. Interested in making money through NFTs.

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Predrag Vukomanovic

Senior Content Writer

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Being a huge football fan (and a not-so-talented football player), in 2015 Predrag started his Teamwork content writing career with football predictions. He hoped to remain among football stats and transfer news forever. As he was monitoring summer football transfers, he received an offer to transfer to slot reviews.

Needless to say, it was love at first spin, which even made his wife a bit jealous. Video slots became his passion and he is always prepared to explore and review new titles. Predrag considers himself an action junkie and prefers slots with tons of extras.

During his content writing career, Predrag has contributed to various sites, such as TheCasinoHeat, CasinoBloke, VideoSlot, and MoneySlots. When not testing slot machines, Predrag can be found trying to revive his football career and reading epic fantasy books.

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Jelena Radisavljevic

Senior Content Writer

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Jelena is primarily an English teacher working with young learners. However, her love for reading and writing has always driven her to projects involving these activities. When the opportunity arose in 2018 to swim into iGaming waters as a content writer, she took it without hesitation.

The always-growing and changing industry has an immense allure to her, and she is constantly pursuing new video slots that need testing and reviewing. Such tasks represent great pleasure and a challenge that requires stepping out of the comfort zone. She has done work for Videoslot, CasinoDirectory and MoneySlots sites and is eager to invest all her experience and zeal into upcoming projects.

As a mother of two girls, Jelena has to juggle between obligations most of the time, so trust her when she says multitasking is a must-have trait of a modern working mum. Her idea of fun is reading a book, going for a walk or watching movies and game shows.

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Dusan Savic

Senior Content Writer

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Dusan started his career in 2008 as an English teacher, but changed his course in 2017. After spending some time as a freelance translator, he decided to become a full-time content writer in 2020. Joining Teamwork in September 2021, he quickly became aware of all the potential the iGaming industry had.

In charge of the industry news at first, Dusan brushed up his craft in the slot review department with the help of his content managers. As the task list expanded, Dusan has contributed to numerous other sites, including OnlineGambling24, Hypercasinos, PlayFrank, CasinoScout, and many more. He is now looking forward to reviewing hundreds of pokie machines for New Zealand players.

When not writing, you can see Dusan in the basketball or football stands, or at a concert venue. He can talk for hours about classic movies and literature, mostly to himself, for no one listens to him that long. Some of his many unfulfilled dreams include being a sports commentator and a novelist.

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Mihajlo Vidojevic

Site Manager

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Over the course of seven years working as a sports journalist, Mihajlo found a way to bring together his love and passion for sports and writing. When his friend invited him to leave online media and join him in the endeavour to conquer the iGaming market, a new chapter in Mihajlo’s career began.

He first came in contact with the iGaming world while working at CasinoBloke.com. Mihajlo’s graphic content enriched the astounding works of his colleagues which he then uploaded to sites. Hard work and dedication helped him acquire the title of Content Administrator and Site Manager.

Mihajlo now strives to use his overall experience in the working process of perfecting and editing existing as well as new content on the PokieMachines project. As he is somewhat of a detail geek, he approaches each assignment assiduously and devotedly. What keeps him on top of the game is his modus operandi that entails research, persistence and ability to adapt.

Though his dream of becoming a goalkeeper hasn’t come true, it taught him the importance of being part of a team. When he’s not wagering battles on the work field, one can meet him on all sorts of sporting events or venturing on some kind of adrenaline-pumping activity.

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Biljana Lukovic

Content Manager

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Biljana is an experienced content writer who started building her career in 2004, writing tourist brochures and books about the world’s wonders. She then launched her site offering content writing services. In 2013, she started working for a Swiss company delivering telecom and marketing software products. She was in charge of producing various content, including writing for the company’s websites and crafting appealing marketing collateral.

She started her iGaming “adventure” in 2020 during the pandemic and never regretted the decision she made. Being a freshman, she first started writing news and short casino reviews. However, as a Content Manager, Biljana eagerly absorbed everything related to iGaming and soon started preparing content plans for multiple websites. Some of them are CasinoBloke.com and LiveCasino24.com. One of the latest projects she’s particularly keen on is CasinoBankingMethods.com.

Although the oldest member of the PokieMachines team, she is the youngest in iGaming years. Therefore, she looks forward to new online casino content adventures. Cheers! (Oh, no, my boss will read this…)

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Nikola Lasica

Senior Content Writer

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Nikola entered the world of content writing in 2011 when he became part of Serbia’s leading automotive and motorcycle online magazine. In the next couple of years, he enjoyed the two-wheel and four-wheel industry thrills but soon felt it was time to move on.

He joined Teamwork in 2017, debuting in the increasingly-popular online gambling niche. That’s when he played his first online slot game, and it was love at first sight. From that moment, he pledged to check out every slot game out there and, if necessary, write a review about it. And that’s what he has been doing since, but not only that, as there’s no casino review, blog article or type of content he can’t deliver.

Nikola has so far contributed to many leading casino affiliate websites such as CasinoBloke.com, VideoSlot.com, CasinoDirectory.com, OnlineGambling24.com, and many others.

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Filip Hristov

Senior Content Writer

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For most people, getting lucky means a sizeable win on their favourite slot. Filip’s luck took him one step further, and helped make his hobby into a career!

He started his iGaming adventure as a part time writer for Teamwork in 2016, and quickly settled into a full-time role. He’s been part of the team ever since, exploring everything iGaming has to offer and putting it to use to make each review pop. Over the years, Filip has contributed to sites like Livecasino24 and CasinoBloke.

Outside of working hours, he likes to indulge his nerdy side and watch videos on all sorts of topics. While tech and history are his greatest passions, he’s learned a little bit of everything, netting him the oh-so prestigious title of Teamwork’s king of trivia.

Pokie Machines Team Activities

Catering to the iGaming industry for more than 10 years, our representatives attended numerous leading iGaming events. Our exposure at such events is always secondary – the main goal is to stay up to date with the latest developments, reveals and legal frameworks.

At the same time, we are part of various relevant communities, whether it’s iGaming forums or groups and message boards. Consequently, our activities were picked up by several recognised media outlets.

Industry Forums
  • Gambling Portal Webmaster’s Association (GPWA)

  • Affiliate Guard Dog (AGD)

Conferences Attended
  • CasinoBeats Summit Malta

  • iGB Affiliate London

  • iGB LIVE! Amsterdam

  • ICE London

  • SBC Summit Barcelona

  • SiGMA Malta

  • Barcelona Affiliate Conference

  • Affiliate Grand Slam Dubai

Always Gamble Responsibly

Gambling is fun and should stay fun for everyone all the time. As soon as the fun stops, the risk of problem gambling increases. PokieMachines.com wholeheartedly supports safe and responsible gambling. We will always advocate for responsible gambling and encourage our readers to develop healthy gambling habits. Playing real money pokies poses a certain risk, and you need to be aware of it if you plan to join a pokie site and deposit money.

Here are some useful tips to prevent risky gambling:

  • Avoid using credit cards or risking money you cannot afford to lose.
  • Work on developing good bankroll management skills.
  • Maintain conscious control over your wagers.
  • Plan your budget.

Admitting you have a gambling problem is much better than succumbing to it, so if you believe your habits are evolving into an addiction, please reach out to one of the following support programs: